Bishop (hot mulled port wine)

naomi — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 03:41:57 +0000

This mug comes from the Frankfurt Christmas market

I meant to post this for Gourmet Unbound‘s February round up but somehow between taxes, and school, and teaching, February 1st came and went without my even realizing it.

While in Berlin I became addicted to something known as glühwein, which means “glow wine,” an appropriate name considering the radiant effect it can have on one. You can buy it on the street for about €2 and for an extra euro they’ll add a shot of amaretto or rum. It’s a wonderful drink and economical too, it warms you up, brightens your spirits and makes the grey skies and snow seem a little less dismal.

A few weeks ago I had my old roommates over for dinner. It was a cold night and as they had braved the elements to trek out to my Brooklyn apartment I felt it was only right to have something warm and fortifying (and fortified) waiting for them. This wonderful mulled port was the answer. Simple, easy, it makes the house smell great and makes you feel even better.

Bishop

adapted from Gourmet, February 2006

All you need is a bottle of ruby port, an orange, and about 8 whole cloves. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees, stud the orange with the cloves, toss it in the oven for about an 1-1/2 hours, until brown. Toss it in a pot with the wine, heat it up (but don’t let it boil!). Serve hot.

I would strongly recommend doubling the recipe.

Hallo Berlin

naomi — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:36:04 +0000

Hallo from Berlin! If I’m a little absent from these here parts it’s because I’m putting on twenty five layers and enjoying the freezing cold temperatures while trudging through the city. Thankfully there’s gluhwein (a hot mulled wine) to be had, which warms you up for 3 euros or less, if only New York had such things. . . .

I’ll see you when I get back, and I’ll tell you all about it once I get all my film developed. In the meantime, check out the latest roundup of Gourmet Unbound!

tschüs!

* photo credit goes to Amir. If I had taken this photo it would have been a lot more crooked.

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Bishop (hot mulled port wine)

Hallo Berlin