Try a different kind of Hard Lemonade

Lemonade with a Twist!

Lemons are originally from northern India. The name means “golden apple”. Lemons can be used in almost every dish or drink you can think of. One of the most popular versions is lemonade. Lemonade is believed to have been invented in Egypt over 1,500 years ago. Lemonade originally started as a lemon and honey wine, drank primarily by peasants. Since then it has been used in both non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks to give the drink a little kick. In the past 10 years spiked lemonade has become a summer favorite among adults. One of the most popular alcohols to be mixed with lemonade is vodka, but beer and other alcohols are becoming popular recently. To give your hard lemonade a twist on the classic try this recipe.
Ingredients
• 4 cups ice cubes
• 1 (6 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
• 12 fluid ounces vodka
Preparation
1. In a blender crush the ice. Pour in the lemonade concentrate, beer and vodka. Blend until smooth. Pour into frozen glasses.

Gorgonzola Burger Recipe

Gorgonzola Burger

Everyone has their own special burger that they love to cook, but where did the burger come from? The hamburger has been around for thousands of years. It is said the Egyptians ate something that resembles the hamburger. In the 13th century Genghis Khan brought ground meat into battle. The warriors would not dismount their horses for long periods of time and ground meat could be eaten with one hand, perfect for his troops. It was brought into Moscow, where the Russians adopted it and called it “steak tartare”. It was changed slightly over years to fit the tastes of the Russians. In other parts of Europe the modern hamburger was eaten in many different forms. In the 18th and 19th centuries, Sailors who had visited Hamburg, Germany tried their form of ground beef and gave it the name of “Hamburg steak” for the port where they tried it. They brought this food back to America where it became known as “steak cooked in the Hamburg style”. From here our modern hamburger was created. Although the modern is very different from what the early Egyptians ate, it has the same sense and satisfies millions.

Today anything can go on a hamburger, from cheese to any sauce you can imagine. The hamburger has evolved tremendously over thousands of years. Everyone likes their own special flavor on the hamburger. Here is one that our chef enjoys at home.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces lean ground chuck
- 2 ounces Gorgonzola cheese or other blue cheese
- Vegetable oil
4 Focaccia rolls
4 Romana Tomato slices
4 thin slices red onion
1/2 head of grilled romaine
- Horseradish sauce
Preparation
Mash Gorgonzola cheese and meat together in a bowl.
Season with pepper.
Form beef into four 3-inch-diameter patties.
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Brush barbecue rack with vegetable oil. Grill burgers until charred outside but still juicy, about 3 minutes per side.
Grill buns until lightly toasted, about 1 minute.
Place each burger on 1 bottom bun. Top with tomato, onion, romaine, and horseradish sauce. Top with bun

Summertime Recipe from our Chef!

Seared Watermelon and Feta

Watermelon is said to originate from the Kalahari Desert. There, the ancestral melon grows wild and is known as the Tsamma melon. Since its discovery, watermelon has traveled the world and is a popular fruit in every continent. “Watermelon” made its first appearance in an English dictionary in 1615. Since its introduction in China in the 10th century, it has been a staple. Today, China is the single largest producer of watermelon. There are many ways that watermelon can be eaten, from seared to inserting alcohol into the melon, and any way you slice it.
Watermelon is 92 percent water by weight, the highest percentage of any fruit. There are many different types of watermelon that can be eaten, such as yellow watermelon, orangeglo, moon and stars, cream of Saskatchewan and Melitopolski.
Not only is watermelon a fruit, it a symbol for many different cultures. The Dia de los Muertos in Mexico depicts watermelons being eaten by the dead, but in Vietnam the watermelon is used as part of the New Year because it is considered a lucky color. It is even the official state vegetable for Oklahoma, although many consider it a fruit.
So enjoy your watermelon any way that satisfies your quench for something delicious. Try our recipe for watermelon!

Ingredients- 1 Quarter of seedless watermelon
- 8 ounces of feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon of balsamic glaze

Preparation
- Peel Watermelon
- Cut 1” thick slices of watermelon
- Heat a non-stick pan and sear watermelon until caramelized on each side. About 1-2 minutes each side
- Place watermelon in a bowl and crumble the feta cheese over evenly
- Drizzle balsamic glaze evenly over watermelon and cheese
- Enjoy!