Ingredient: Orange, Plum or Nectarine slices, Green Grapes or other fresh fruit

White Wine Sangria/ Strawberry Lemonade

CELEBRATING THE LONG WEEK-END!

The Victoria Day weekend is upon us. There was a point in the slushy, frigid, not-so-distant depths of February when Canada’s unofficial but unequivocal start of summer simply could not be visualized. And yet here we are, hanging flower baskets on the front porch. While many Canadians familiarly know it as May two-four weekend (often used in reference to the size of a case of beer), a few of us will be looking to bring back a little ‘Victorian-era’ glamour to this much anticipated holiday with some white wine sangria or a non-alcoholic strawberry lemonade.

No doubt, no shortage of beer will wash over the lips of Canadians as we open up our cottages, take overdue road trips — albeit with lighter wallets thanks to recent hikes in gas prices — or simply a well-deserved break from work.

Wherever you live across Canada, this May long weekend – typically marks the start of grilling season. It’s time to get outside in the sunshine, fire up the BBQ, and enjoy savory grilled food with family and friends. All you need are the barbecue essentials and some great marinated meat or veggies.

I thought it would be nice to post a white wine sangria, I’ve made many times over the years, along with a non-alcoholic strawberry lemonade to enjoy with your BBQ today.

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 White Wine Sangria/ Strawberry Lemonade
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White Wine Sangria
Strawberry Lemonade
Course Beverages
Cuisine American
Keyword white wine sangria/strawberry lemonade
Servings
Ingredients
White Wine Sangria
Strawberry Lemonade
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Instructions
White Wine Sangria
  1. In a pitcher, combine sugar, lemon & lime juice; stir until sugar dissolves. Add white wine & orange flavored liqueur. Just before serving, add club soda, fruit & ice. Makes 8 cups.
Strawberry Lemonade
  1. In a blender, combine strawberries & lemon juice. Cover & blend until smooth. In a pitcher, combine strawberry mixture & sugar; stir until sugar dissolves. Add club soda. Serve over ice; garnish with strawberries & mint if desired. Makes about 8 cups.

Strawberry-Lemon Poppy Seed Cake with White Wine Sangria

 

This week we celebrate my husband Brion’s birthday, so it seems fitting to feature a             STRAWBERRY-LEMON POPPY SEED  ‘birthday cake’ with WHITE WINE SANGRIA.

BIRTHDAY WISHES FOR YOU BRION!

With your love and strong support many of my endeavors have become reality which may not have otherwise. You’re the best!


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Strawberry-Lemon Poppy Seed Cake with White Wine Sangria

A tender bundt cake with a nice lemony filling tucked inside.

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Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

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Sangria

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Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

Filling

Sangria

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Instructions
Lemon Poppy Seed Cake
  1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray & flour a 10-inch Bundt pan.

  2. In a large bowl, beat margarine & sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add lemon zest; mix well. Separate 1 egg, using the white in cake batter & yolk in lemon filling. Add the 2 whole eggs & 1 egg white to first mixture; beat well.

  3. In another bowl, combine flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, salt & allspice. Gradually add to the margarine mixture alternately with yogurt, beating well after each addition. Transfer to Bundt pan & bake 30-35 minutes or until tests done. Cool in pan 5-10 minutes. Invert on cooling rack & let cool completely.

  4. Meanwhile, prepare filling by combining remaining egg yolk with 1/4 cup cold water. Whisk in 1 3/4 cups of hot water. Cook until clear (do not add any butter). Chill with waxed paper touching top.

  5. Prepare dessert topping according to pkg directions. Place cake on serving plate. Cut 1/2-inch slice from top of cake. Set aside. Hollow out, making a tunnel with 3/4-inch sides & bottom. Fold whipped topping into lemon filling. Divide in HALF. Fold fruit into 1/2 of the filling. Spoon into tunnel. Place top slice back on cake. 'Ice' cake with the rest of the filling. Chill.

Sangria
  1. Combine sugar, lemonade, lime and orange juice. Stir well until sugar dissolves. Add white wine. Chill. Just before serving, add club soda & fresh fruit. YIELD: 7 LITERS or 30 CUPS