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Easy Summer Sangria

Bottle of light red wine, Beaujolais works best for me. Oranges, lemons, limes (1 each / bottle) 1/4 C Grand Marnier, triple sec, or another orange liquor 1/4 C sugar Slice up the fruits and place into pitcher. Pour sugar and liquor over top and mull it all together with the back of a wooden spoon. Pour the wine over. Let it sit for at least an hour. It actually can be drank right away if you can't wait - but allowing to let the flavors blend is better. Pour over ice. You can also try this using white wine. It also is really refreshing and hits the spot. I had a cava sangria while in Barcelona and it was very tingly and light. Haven't yet been able to recreate it in my kitchen. I'll try this version next although I don't suppose white grape juice is a staple in Barcelona.... Bobby Flay's Cava Sangria

4th of July Potato Salad

(reminds me of summer grilling out with the family) 6 regular size Idaho potatoes 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/4 c chopped onions 3 chopped boiled eggs peel potatoes cut into 1 inch size cubes Boil in a qt of water until soft Drain - Set aside to cool After potatoes have cooled down, add celery, onion, eggs, and 1 tblsp salt - mix well Add enough Miracle Whip and 1 tblsp mustard to get ingredients to stick together Refrigerate - Serve cold for 6