The Literary Gourmand at the Beaded Beauties Party

Here are a couple pics of the display at the party.  Thanks to all of those who bought some delicacies--Enjoy--please leave me some feedback on taste and quality.  Thanks to Barbara for hosting the event and thanks to my wife for making the jars look so festive.  Next to the jars are Melissa's incredible knitted necklaces and bracelets (also for sale  :)

Tongue Tasting--a poem

Tongue Tasting

Swirls of entangled tongues

Sweet as dessert--A French one-

A petit four? No, bigger-richer

Chocolate soufflé? No, Sweeter

Not as dense.

 Brulee

Yes

Fired sugar, a protective barrier

To keep the creamy custard safe

Unspoiled.  Thick.

Tantalyzing-titillating, Spiking the senses

Shooting down the spine

Goosebumps, tingling toes,

Frenzied follicles

Jumping like pop rock candy in my mouth.

Back and forth, the push and pull

Two fencers with sly sabers

Jabbing, stabbing, retreating

Noses clash hoping this duel ends in a draw-

The blood red cabernet drowning the mouth

Tidal fate pulling me with the moon

A waxing crescent, enough to hang hope on

Like a wind chime

Cymbals clanging with every crash of crimson lips

Caught in random breezes, swaying any which way

Indifferent to the tones, grunts

Heavy breathing, gasps for oxygen

The bends

Chambers of the heart resting hyperbaric,

Pumping, thumping, throbbing

Heads bobbing, gripping like mantis,

Preying it never ends

Never having to say au revoir mon ami.

By P.S. Sanger

Bourbon marshmallows--hmmm okay!

http://wondermade.bigcartel.com/product/bourbon-marshmallows

favorite food pic of the day

tailgating at a USC football game.  The families of the offensive line getting food ready for after-game feast.

Product list for the annual Beaded Beauties Party

November 29th I have the pleasure and honor of being able to sell my homemade canning goods at the annual Beaded Beauties Party in Corona Del Mar.  Here is my product list for the party.

P.S. Sanger

Is

The Literary Gourmand

Purveyor of Prose and Preserves

Blueberry Cabernet Compote 

With lemon zest and Cabernet Sauvignon

Great as an ice cream topping

Pineapple-Mango Habanero Chutney 

With caramelized onion and fresh mint

Delicious with shrimp over basmati rice

Holiday Sweet-Heat—Pepper Jelly

 RED:   jalapenos and sweet Fresno red peppers

GREEN:  jalapenos, sweet peppers, ginger, and lemon zest

Great for parties served over a warm brie or baking glaze

Mulled Cider Cranberry Conserves

Cranberries, apples, mulling spices and cardamom

Use on baked chicken or slather on toast

Tomatillo Salsa Verde (medium heat)

Tomatillos, jalapenos, serranos, garlic,

Cilantro, onion, chili powder, lime

Excellent taco topping or for braising

Peter Piper’s Picked Pickles

Dill Pickles and Spicy Dill w/jalapenos and garlic

Pickles with a punch!

Zesty Lemon Citrus Marmalade

Clementines, Meyer lemons, peel and zest

Sweet sticky goodness with a zing

All 8oz. jars are $6 each or 2 for $10--12 oz. Chutney is $7 –

 Pickles are $6--12 oz. Tomatillo Salsa Verde is $6

Interested in a custom order?  $50 minimum (8 jars)

Contact theliterarygourmand@gmail.com or

Check out my blog at theliterarygourmand.blogspot.com