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Some Very Special Old Pale Balls

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For those of you who prefer the more classic holiday treat recipe for Rum Balls – here’s a less radical twist using our local Korbel VSOP Brandy.
1 1/2 cups toasted pecans, finely chopped (hazelnuts, walnuts, or almonds can be used)
1 1/4 cups finely crushed vanilla wafer cookies
1/2 cup confectioners sugar
3 tablespoons cocoa powder (unsweetened)
2 tablespoons [...]

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Cooking with Booze: Jameson Irish Whiskey Balls

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Rum Balls are kind of a traditional holiday treat, but this year I decided to make something with whiskey, Jameson’s to be precise. This is a Barfly exclusive recipe, taste-tested by the drunks and lushes of the North Bay Pool League. Remember kids, when cooking with booze it’s always a good idea to have a [...]

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Cooking with Booze: Chicken in Brandy Cream Sauce

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Chicken in Brandy Cream Sauce

4 Chicken breasts*
1-3 pieces of bacon
Butter
Sea salt and black pepper
1 lb sliced mushrooms
2-3 sprigs of fresh thyme
2-3 cloves of garlic, chopped
1/4 cup brandy (Korbel XS)
1/2 cup of cream
Cooked egg noodles or rice

Welcome to our new feature – cooking with booze! Where we make awesome recipes that incorporate our favorite wine, beer [...]

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