agave nectar- what? where? how?

If you have as many questions about Agave Nectar as we do, one excelllent place to begin learning is at 'allaboutagave.com'. They do a good job of answering some very basic what, where and how questions. There are comparisons between Agave, artificial sweeteners and granular sugars. There is a mojito recipe, hopefully more recipes to come, health info including glycemic index specifics all at your finger tips. Check it out today!

grilled tequila-lime shrimp

Our quest today takes us into the kitchen and outside to the grill. For those of us who live in places that get cold in the winter, thoughts about cooking outside over a grill bring warmth at a time when we need it most. We found a great recipe for Grilled Tequila-Lime Shrimp on allrecipes.com.
So, if you enjoy shrimp or if you live somewhere that is warm all year long, what are you waiting for? Get the ingredients and grill some shrimp. If you dont care for shrimp, this marinade could be used with anything on the grill.
Enjoy!
Total time for this recipe is: 1 Hr. & 16 minutes
Serves 4 people
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons tequila
1/4 cup olive oil
1 pinch garlic salt
1 pinch ground cumin
ground black pepper to taste
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 (10 inch) wooden skewers
1 large lime, quartered

DIRECTIONS
1. Whisk together the lime juice, tequila, olive oil, garlic salt, cumin, and black pepper in a bowl until well blended. Pour into a large resealable plastic bag; add the shrimp, seal bag and turn to coat evenly. Refrigerate 1 to 4 hours before grilling.
2. Soak skewers at least 30 minutes in water to prevent burning.
3. Preheat outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Lightly oil grill grate, and place about 4 inches from heat source.
4. Drain and discard marinade from shrimp. Thread shrimp onto prepared skewers, 5 to 6 per skewer.
5. Cook, uncovered, on preheated grill until shrimp turn pink, turning once, for 5 to 7 minutes. Serve with lime wedges for garnish.

tequila espresso

Our quest has brought us to another amazing cocktail that you must try the next time you would like to be more adventurous with tequila. We came across this trendy idea on the psfk.com website. Created by two old friends, Piers Fawkes and Simon King, psfk is a leader in trend setting and idea generation that has clients such as Coca-Cola, MTV, BMW and Proctor & Gamble.
The drink is simply a mixture of your favorite tequila, a fresh shot of espresso, and ice. It is being referred to as "the new red bull and vodka". psfk.com claims that it is becomming trendy in L.A. these days and can be traced back to a bartender at the Chateau Marmont on Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood, CA.
The next time you want to enjoy yoru favorite tequila along with a healthy jolt of energy, have a tequila espresso. Just be careful to only have one or two if you don't want to be up all night.
Enjoy!

tequila recipes for the holidays

Everyone out there knows all to well that with the holidays comes lots and lots of eating & drinking. Whether you are having guests to your home or going to be a guest at someone else's, it is always wise to have a good choice of liquor and plenty of delicious dessert to enjoy. Today we took some time to look around cyber space in search of recipes to share with all of you. If you ever google "tequila recipes" the first thing you will notice is the redundant cake and cookie recipes that are actually a stupid joke. They offer directions that suggest drinking a cup of tequila between each step "to be sure the tequila is still good". They then go on to mix up words as a way of symbolizing that you will be drunk by the time the recipe is complete.
Unfortunately, for any of us who really love tequila, this is the type of immaturity that has allowed the world at large to not respect tequila for its taste and heritage. In an effort to further our quest, we have found some recipes to share with you.
Good coffee is usually a very important part of the after dinner festivities. The photo above is "Mexican Coffee". We found a recipe for it on the Worldwide Gourmet website. Coffee, tequila and other excellent ingredients make this drink a coffee & tequila aficionado's dream.

If you like pie as much as we do, you will love this next one. It is "frozen margarita pie". We found this fun recipe on the myrecipes website. With ingredients like lime juice, blanco tequila, chocolate wafers and whipped cream, you cant go wrong.
The next one we would like to share with you is an exotic dish that we discovered on the Food Network website. It is called "Tequila Granita with Lychee and Yuzu Cream" Any time you pair tequila with lychee fruit, you are sure to impress your friends & family.
Last but not least, we found a simple yet delicious recipe for "Tequila and lime baked pineapple" on the Epicurious.com website. When we found this image the first word that came to mind was DELICIOUS!!!!
We invite you to visit all of the websites we have mentioned to view the full recipes. Eating & drinking things that are made using tequila is just another way for all of us to appreciate the qualities it posesses.
Happy Holidays from us to you. Enjoy!

cooking with tequila

If you are in the mood for some culinary delight....try one of these great recipes with tequila as an ingredient:
Margarita Chicken
Tequila Tri-Tip
Tequila Shrimp Ceviche
Big Game Salsa
Margarita Pie
and many more...

tequila aficionado magazine

If you are like millions of others around the globe who spend countless hours on the internet and it just so happens that you have an interest in tequila or anything to do with tequila, be sure to check out tequila aficionado magazine online. You will find everything from current news stories to tequila reviews, gift ideas, recipes, events, books, restaurant reviews,podcasts and travel info. It is a very informative e-zine that is easy to read and navigate. Subscribe online and become a tequila aficionado today!

freshies margarita mix-yumm!

If you love tequila then there is a chance that you also love margaritas. Our quest for the ultimate tequila has inspired us to also search for the ultimate tequila drink.
One of our favorite ingredients for margaritas is 'Freshies'. Their fresh Lime Margarita Mix is a combination of fresh-squeezed lime and lemon juices, with a splash of orange. It is sweetened with a blend of sugars and a hint of agave nectar, "the lifeblood of the cactus from which tequila is derived." Next time you crave the perfect margarita enjoy 'Freshies' responsibly with good tequila for the freshest marg possible.
Whatever you do, don't forget to coat the rim of your glass with freshies 'Rimz' !. A good marg is never complete without the salt.
For the perfect Freshies Margarita:
Combine 1.5 oz. Anejo Tequilla, .5 oz. Grand Marnier(R), and 4 oz. Freshies Fresh Lime Margarita Mix in a pint glass over ice. Shake for 15 seconds (or blend in blender). Pour into a salted margarita glass and garnish with a wedge of fresh lime. Enjoy! (recipe compliments of freshies.com)

a must read - 'tequila': the book

Looking for a fun read? 'Tequila' by novelist Alberto Ruy-Sanchez and his wife, historian, Margarita de Orellana is a complete guide to all things tequila. The book has great vintage illustrations and photographs and takes you through the history of tequila, its manufacture and even guides you through recipes that utilize tequila. Check it out here.