In my 6:00 am post I mentioned one of the busiest parts of my week was planning John’s 50th Birthday party. I felt pretty good about finishing the shopping and cleaning by the night before but that meant all the cooking had to happen the morning of the party which is why I was standing in the kitchen mixing a double batch of Sangria before finishing my first cup of coffee…
We had perfect weather for an afternoon celebration complete with flowers, candles, family, friends, plenty of good food and our favorite summertime party drinks. 🙂
I’m not sure if the cookbook is still in print but if you can find a copy of the Alice Bay Cookbook by Julie Wilkinson Rousseau it’s full of wonderful recipes from Washington State’s Skagit Valley.
Alice Bay Sangria
1/2 gallon Spanish red wine
(I use Charles Shaw since it’s a great price and mixes well with the sugar and fruit)
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup brandy
3 large oranges
2 large lemons
1/4 cup Triple Sec
1 cup club soda
Pour wine into punch bowl. Add sugar and brandy. Squeeze juice from 2 oranges and 1 lemon into bowl. Add fruit. Chill about 1 hour. Remove fruit and slice remaining orange and lemon thinly and add to punch. Stir in Triple Sec and club soda and serve.
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Northwest Frame of Mind 
Looks great – hope you got to put your feet up at some point!
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Yes I did! Guests started arriving by 1:30 and I finally left the kitchen around 3:00 with a full plate and glass waiting on the deck. 🙂
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It sounds like you have your priorities right …. booze and coffee 😉
When good friends and family get together – regardless of the reason – it is a special time. Sounds like all the right ingredients came together for this one too. Happy 50th to Hubby!
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Thanks, Joanne I’ll share your birthday wishes with him. 🙂
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Most important things first – the sangria! I’ll have a glass before I start cooking, it sounds good.
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It’s a fantastic recipe, Bebs! Smooth and easy to drink but beware, it’s pretty strong. 🙂
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Happy 50th to your husband. My guy hit that milestone not too long ago too. Where does the time go?…
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Thanks, Carrie and if you ever find the answer to that question let me know. 😉
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I can’t believe I have never had Sangria 🙂 When I decide to have it I will come back for the recipe. Happy birthday to John!
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I hope you get a chance to try the recipe, Paula. It’s one of my favorites! I’ll share your happy birthday message with John. 🙂
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🙂
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Your Sangria recipe sounds delish! And what a nice way to start the day 🙂
I hope to join in again this week – I did have a post for the 6 – 7 slot, but didn’t get around to publishing it! I will try harder 😉
And happy 50th John, have a great year!
Jude xx
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Thanks, Jude! I hope you have a chance to try the Sangria and go ahead and publish your 6-7 post if you still like it. I’ll add it anytime you’re ready. 🙂
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Happy Birthday to John!
That Sangria recipe sounds really good!
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It’s a great recipe and more than a little dangerous on a hot summer afternoon. 🙂 I’ll tell John Happy B’day from you!
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Was mightily taken aback at first glance, Lisa – before I read your text. [grin]
What a wonderful wife you are. I suspect you deserve each other.
I’ll be up and out tomorrow morning, I very much hope.
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He he, I knew this photo might raise a few eyebrows if someone didn’t stick around to read the full post. It was this image or a shot of Ryan’s school bus for my 7 am hour… I decided to show wine and coffee. 🙂 Looking forward to a peek into your early morning. 🙂
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You had me worried for a moment too, Lisa. I thought the sleepless in Seattle nights had driven you to drink! But this is much nicer and I’m glad your husband had a happy celebration. I’m just getting back in the swing and I’m sure you don’t want a photo of my toast, but I will catch up- eventually 🙂
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Enjoy your toast, Jo. 🙂
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The hour and the photo was an eye opener! I was wondering what was going on 🙂 Sounds like it was a great party! Happy belated birthday wishes to your hubby.
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Thanks, Angeline. 🙂 We had a lovely time and just enough Sangria to make it through the hot, sunny afternoon. 🙂
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Hope it was a great party…and that there was still some sangria left for it!
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We had a fun afternoon and yes, there was just enough Sangria to keep everyone happy. 🙂
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http://wp.me/p519hi-36
I nearly always forget this step: it’s very irritating of me. 😐
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Got it!
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Happy Birthday to John! Alice Bay Sangria looks really good!
Have a great party, Lisa. I should have mine 1 day up tomorrow 🙂
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Thanks so much, Amy I’ll share your birthday wishes with John! Looking forward to your 1D1W post. 🙂
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happy 50th – what special milestone b-day – and what a nice post – I am not a fan of sangria – but maybe I have never tried this recipe. ha!
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Let me know if you decide to try this version, Yvette. 🙂
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Thank you for hosting the project, Lisa!
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You’re welcome, Amy and thanks for your wonderful entry!
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What a way to start the day! 🙂
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It was a good one. 😉
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I can’t believe how quickly these past 20 weeks have flown by!
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Mixing sangria before breakfast, sounds like a great day!
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It was! And I did it again yesterday for a second party. 🙂
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Now that’s a sangria recipe!! Hoping for one more warm evening when I might enjoy it. Happy belated birthday to your husband!
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Thanks, Jennifer I’ll tell him! My fingers are crossed for your warm, Sangria evening. 🙂
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