Yacht Rock

So Smooth...

(Scroll down to "The Playlist" and hit play before reading... works better that way!)

Oh yeah... Yacht Rock, that mellow music from the 70's and 80's.  You know those songs you don't admit to know (at least in public), but when they come on the radio you know every word. 

Often referred to as the "Anthem of the Yuppies", you just gotta love these tunes and all the "cheese" that goes with it.  You know you love it. 

So, "come sail away" because I am "so into you" we are like a "magnet and steel".  

The Pots Are On!

The Plate...

Cheese Fondue

How long has it been since you've done this? 

See, I knew that you love it cheesy.  Oh come on... it'll be fun.  Have a couple of "Peg Leg" cocktails and turn up the tunes.  It's time to get this "Yacht Party" rocking'. 

What you need... 

1/2 lb Swiss cheese, shredded

1/2 lb Gruyere cheese, shredded

2 tbsp cornstarch

2 garlic cloves peeled and minced

1 cup dry white wine

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tbsp cherry brandy

1 tsp dry mustard 

pinch of fresh ground nutmeg

assorted "dippers" - french bread (cubed), Granny Smith apples (cubed), broccoli, etc. 

What you do...

In a small bowl, coat the cheese with cornstarch and set aside.

Pour the wine and lemon juice into a pot and bring to a gentle simmer.

Gradually stir the cheese into the simmering liquid.

Once smooth, stir in the brandy, mustard and nutmeg.

Arrange your assortment of bite-sized dipping food on a lazy Susan around a fondue pot.

Spear with fondue forks (or wooden skewers). 

Dip, swirl and enjoy.

The Playlist...

Yacht Rock

Still not sure what "Yacht Rock" is?... Well, if you've ever visited the dentist or been in an elevator you've definitely heard some Yacht Rock.  

It's ok, nobody's looking and you know you can nail the chorus to Lowdown.  I sing best when I'm driving around town (but that's another story).  

We usually give you some old and some new tunes, but hey it's Yacht Rock... nothing new under the sun.  There are sure a lot of cheesy favorites though and you know where you were when you first heard them... right?  

As a public service, here's a little website that shows the top 100 yacht rock songs (yes there's a yacht rock top hits list).  Click here Top 100 Yacht Rock songs.  

Come on, let's "Escape" and head to "Key Largo"... Just like Bogie and Bacall. 

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The Bar...

Peg Leg

What you need...

2 oz Sailor Jerry Rum

1/2 oz Amaretto

1/2 oz serrano strawberry cordial

3/4 oz lime juice

dash of chocolate bitters

What you need...

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. 

Shake shake shake... pour into martini glass.

Garnish with small slice of orange.

Well, It's Not Far Down To Paradise...

At Least It's Not For Me

Please... Day Drink Responsibly 

& 

Keep On Cookin'!