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      <title><![CDATA[The story behind the Masters' famous pimento cheese sandwich]]></title>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How did Masters become synonymous with pimento cheese? Author and Georgia native Rebecca Lang tells the story in her new book.</p>
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<html><body><p class="first">If you&rsquo;re lucky enough to attend the Masters in person at some point in your life, there&rsquo;s a short check-list of absolute must-dos when on the grounds of <a href="https://coursefinder.golf.com/course-profile/1624-Augusta-National/#lat=33.507571,long=-82.0211272,4.00z">Augusta National</a>: Take in the awe-inspiring elevation changes, experience the majesty of <a href="https://golf.com/travel/amen-corner-augusta-iconic-masters-holes/" type="article" id="15538480">Amen Corner</a>, and &hellip; eat <a href="https://golf.com/lifestyle/food/how-make-augusta-nationals-famous-pimento-cheese-sandwich/" type="article" id="15475796">a pimento cheese sandwich</a>.</p>



<p>Of course, there&rsquo;s plenty of other things to do and see and taste at the Masters, but in the pantheon of event-related food-and-beverage pairings, the pimento cheese sandwich and Augusta National may be tops. They&rsquo;re as synonymous as the mint julep to the Kentucky Derby, or strawberries and cream to Wimbledon.</p>



<p>But how did the association between the Southern staple and the year&rsquo;s first major championship begin? Author Rebecca Lang &mdash; a ninth-generation Southerner and Georgia native &mdash; tells the story in her new book, <em><a href="https://www.ugapress.org/9780820374673/pimento-cheese/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pimento Cheese: The Southern Spread</a></em>. Lang grew up on pimento cheese, and shared fond memories of sampling the sandwich at Augusta National.</p>


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<p>&ldquo;One of my first dates with my husband &mdash; we&rsquo;ve been married 25 years &mdash; was to Augusta,&rdquo; Lang said on a recent call. &ldquo;And I remember, going the first time, it was so funny because I&rsquo;m not a golfer, but I appreciate golf and I appreciate being outside. I think that&rsquo;s the best part of it. But I remember how many sandwiches I ate that day. I mean, it was kind of crazy, and it just adds to the atmosphere so much.&rdquo;</p>



<p>Pimento cheese first gained popularity in the U.S. in the early 1900s as a newly-available combination of cream cheese and canned pimento peppers imported from Spain. As the spread gained in popularity over the decades, Georgia became the largest grower and canner of pimentos in the country, sourcing more than 90 percent of the pimentos in the U.S., though that number today is a fraction of what it once was.</p>



<p>In the aftermath of WWII, the pimento spread took on a new texture and consistency from when it was first introduced, as families began making their own pimento cheese at home, replacing the cream cheese with hoop cheese &mdash; a mild and low-fat cow&rsquo;s milk cheese &mdash; or cheddar, and mayonnaise. Thus, pimento cheese as we know it today was born.</p>



<p>When Lang decided to write a book about pimento cheese, she said she was inundated with stories about the spread from friends and neighbors.</p>



<p>&ldquo;The whole time I was writing the book, which took a year and a half or so, everybody in Athens &mdash; it&rsquo;s not a huge town &mdash; everybody here knew I was writing a book on pimento cheese,&rdquo; Lang said. &ldquo;I heard from a zillion people wanting to tell me their pimento cheese story, which is great, but most of people&rsquo;s pimento cheese story is how their grandmother made pimento cheese when they&rsquo;re growing up, and they love pimento cheese.&rdquo;</p>



<p>One day, though, a local woman named Virginia Herndon Stutsman approached Lang while the two were volunteering at a middle-school soccer game. Stutsman had an amazing story: Her grandparents, Ola and Hodges Herndon, were the first to supply pimento cheese sandwiches for the Masters.</p>



<p>&ldquo;I&rsquo;ve known Virginia for years,&rdquo; Lang said. &ldquo;She lives in my neighborhood. I see her all the time and she&rsquo;s so modest, you would never know. So, she tells me this entire story and I said, well, come over and let&rsquo;s talk about this and let me start taking notes and get this on paper.&rdquo;</p>



<p>In addition to the story, Stutsman shared a box of memorabilia with Lang, including a letter of gratitude from Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts, and a solid brass ashtray featuring Augusta National&rsquo;s 13th hole, with her grandfather&rsquo;s name engraved. The ashtray was a gift to the 57 players who competed in 1948 &mdash; and to Herndon.</p>


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<p>&ldquo;It was amazing to see it all,&rdquo; Lang said. &ldquo;We spread it all over the dining room table. The sad thing is, she doesn&rsquo;t have the recipe for the egg salad or the pimento cheese. If her grandmother was like my grandmother, she never used a recipe. It changed a little bit each time.&rdquo;</p>



<p>Lang learned that in 1947, the Herndons were approached by Masters and Augusta National cofounder Clifford Roberts to make sandwiches for tournament patrons for 25 cents apiece. The Herndons, who owned a small restaurant and managed food service at the VA hospital in Augusta, prepared egg salad, ham, and pimento cheese sandwiches to send to the tournament. Ola and Hodges&rsquo; son, Tom (Virginia&rsquo;s father), and his University of Georgia Phi Delta Theta fraternity brothers, helped deliver the sandwiches to the club via Berckmans Road as each batch was completed. </p>



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              <span class="g-block-image__caption">Hodges Herndon is believed to be the only non-player to receive this gift in 1948.</span>
      
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<p>The demands of making all those sandwiches eventually outgrew the Herndon kitchen. Local caterer Nick Rangos took over the tournament&rsquo;s pimento cheese production until 1998, when WifeSaver restaurant franchise owner Ted Godfrey was appointed. The reign of local pimento-cheese makers ended when the Masters brought all concessions in-house in 2013. The bargain price, however, has remained: $1.50. </p>



<p>Among the most interesting things about pimento cheese is that, as Lang alluded, the recipe isn&rsquo;t set in stone. The ingredients stay the same, sure, but family methods and/or measurements are often kept close to the vest. Between each pimento cheese transition at the Masters, the previous recipes were not shared.</p>



<p>Luckily for us, Lang has no such qualms about publicizing the details of her favorite pimento cheese concoctions. Her new book includes more than 65 recipes: 35 for making pimento cheese, and another 30 that include pimento cheese as an ingredient. You can indulge in some of Lang&rsquo;s favorite pimento cheese recipes below &mdash; or click the link to purchase her book for yourself. </p>


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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-rebecca-lang-s-favorite-pimento-cheese-recipes">Rebecca Lang&rsquo;s favorite pimento cheese recipes</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pimento-cheese-augusta-national-style">Pimento Cheese: Augusta National style</h3>



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<p id="h-pimento-cheese-augusta-national-stylemakes-3-1-4-cups"><strong>Makes 3 1/4 cups</strong></p>



<p>2 (8-ounce) blocks sharp cheddar cheese<br />3/4 cup mayonnaise<br />6 tablespoons undrained diced pimentos<br />2 ounces cream cheese, softened<br />1/4 teaspoon salt</p>



<p>Grate the cheddar using the large holes of a box grater. Combine the cheddar, mayonnaise, pimentos, cream cheese, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on low speed for 1 minute.</p>



<p>Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1 week.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pineapple-pimento-cheese"><strong>Pineapple Pimento Cheese</strong></h3>



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<p><strong>Makes 2 1/2 cups</strong></p>



<p>1 (8-ounce) block extra-sharp cheddar cheese<br />1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple in pineapple juice, undrained<br />1/3 cup roasted red bell pepper strips, drained and roughly chopped<br />4 ounces cream cheese, softened<br />2 tablespoons mayonnaise<br />1/4 teaspoon salt<br />1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, plus extra for garnish</p>



<p>Dash of cayenne pepper</p>



<p>Grate the cheddar using the large holes of a box grater. Place the cheddar, pineapple, bell pepper, cream cheese, mayonnaise, salt, crushed red pepper, and cayenne pepper in a medium mixing bowl. Stir to combine. Garnish with crushed red pepper.</p>



<p>Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1 week.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pickled-okra-packed-pimento-cheese"><strong>Pickled-Okra-Packed Pimento Cheese</strong></h3>



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<p><strong>Makes 2 1/2 cups</strong></p>



<p>1 (8-ounce) block medium cheddar cheese<br />1/3 cup mayonnaise<br />1/4 cup diced pimentos, drained<br />2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce<br />1 small shallot, diced<br />1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper<br />1/4 teaspoon salt<br />12 pods pickled okra, drained and thinly sliced (3/4 cup)</p>



<p>Grate the cheddar using the large holes of a box grater. Place the cheddar, mayonnaise, pimentos, Worcestershire, shallot, cayenne pepper, and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Stir to combine. Fold in pickled okra until well distributed. Chill for 2 hours before serving.</p>



<p>Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1 week.</p>


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<html><body><p class="first"><em>As a writer who traverses the globe covering golf, travel and all things food and beverage &mdash; and who racked up 110,000 frequent-flyer miles in 2025 &mdash; GOLF contributor Shaun Tolson has visited some of the world&rsquo;s most famous golf clubs, resorts and best-kept secrets. Below, in Clubhouse Eats, he shares some of his favorite bites and sips from his recent travels.</em></p>



<p>In less than two months, a marquee-worthy lineup of all-star Texas chefs and Food Network stars will take over Omni PGA Frisco for the resort&rsquo;s second annual Savor event. Billed as a celebration of food, drink, golf, and music, Savor is authentically all of those things, which I learned firsthand last May when I attended the inaugural event.</p>


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<p>Savor successfully melds together all of those aforementioned experiences in a way that distinguishes it from so many of the other food-and-wine festivals that occupy the calendar each year. The participating chefs noticed the distinction, too. </p>



<p>&ldquo;There was an intimate feeling of community that doesn&rsquo;t always happen at some of the other festivals,&rdquo; last year&rsquo;s headlining chef Antonia Lofaso told me afterward. &ldquo;What did it for me was the live music. That was the through-line that made it feel very Texas.&rdquo;</p>



<p>Even so, the fare remains Savor&rsquo;s crown jewel; and I find myself still salivating when I think of several bites from last year&rsquo;s event. Fortunately, four of the five chefs who created those dishes are returning to the event at the end of April, which means equally delectable (and memorable) bites are all but guaranteed this time around, too. Best of all, <a href="https://www.savoromnipgafrisco.com/">tickets are still available</a>.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-antonia-lofaso-s-braised-short-rib-cavatelli">Antonia Lofaso&rsquo;s Braised Short Rib Cavatelli</h3>



<p>While awaiting Chef Lofaso&rsquo;s entr&eacute;e course during the opening Masters of Taste dinner, I formulated a few expectations. For starters, I was certain the meat would be succulent and tender. I also expected unctuous flavors. What I was served delivered on all of those things and so much more.</p>



<p>Yes, the meat practically melted in my mouth, but the cavatelli was light &mdash; not something I expected from the pasta &mdash; and that allowed the short rib to take center stage. The burrata and mushrooms that accompanied the dish, along with the subtle presence of horseradish, produced layers of nuanced flavor. My wife declared the dish &ldquo;one of the best things I have ever eaten!&rdquo; And we&rsquo;ve collected our fair share of Michelin-starred dining experiences over the years, so that gives you an idea of just how amazing this dish was.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-kevin-lee-s-gochujang-glazed-sticky-ribs">Kevin Lee&rsquo;s Gochujang Glazed Sticky Ribs</h3>



<p>There was no shortage of delicious bites and sips at Savor&rsquo;s outdoor Fork &amp; Fire grand tasting, which attracted about 600 guests, but Chef Kevin Lee made the boldest statement of the night with his gochujang-glazed sticky ribs. Yes, they were meaty and toothsome, but the ribs also boasted a rich and robust flavor. They had a kick, for sure &mdash; that&rsquo;s to be expected with gochujang, a slightly sweet, fermented Korean chili paste &mdash; but it was a rounded spiciness. There were no sharp intrusions, which often mar foods that highlight the character of spicy chili peppers. Even if Fork &amp; Fire was nothing more than a long communal table piled high with Chef Lee&rsquo;s baby-back ribs, it would&rsquo;ve been a raging success.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-kevin-sbraga-s-beef-tenderloin">Kevin Sbraga&rsquo;s Beef Tenderloin</h3>



<p>The Best of Texas grand tasting on Savor&rsquo;s third night last year could have been renamed An Ode to Beef. From brisket pastrami and pho beef carpaccio to smoked beef ribs and beef cheek tacos, the Best of Texas was a carnivore&rsquo;s delight. As the event&rsquo;s host, Chef Beau MacMillan, told me later, many of those dishes shined for their &ldquo;sophistication in the simplicity.&rdquo;</p>



<p>That said, Chef Kevin Sbraga, winner of the seventh season of <em>Top Chef</em>, served one of the evening&rsquo;s best bites. His fire-roasted tenderloin with tomato agrodolce and giardiniera was a love letter to beef, one that allowed the meat&rsquo;s delicate flavor and tenderness to sing. Texas may be best known for its barbecue, where meat often serves as a canvas to spice rubs and sauces, but Chef Sbraga reminded everyone that the state&rsquo;s best cooks know how to celebrate a high-end cut of beef, too.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-beau-macmillan-s-seared-dayboat-scallops">Beau MacMillan&rsquo;s Seared Dayboat Scallops</h3>



<p>Chef MacMillan finally got his chance to cook during Savor&rsquo;s final event, an al fresco Margaritas &amp; Mariachis brunch, and he unofficially won the morning, serving a seared dayboat scallop with banana, mango aguachile, toasted peanut salsa, and pearls made of matcha and passionfruit. The scallop was perfectly seared, which was no small accomplishment given the heat of the Texas sun, but the matcha and passionfruit pearls were the dish&rsquo;s unheralded star. Visually, they mimicked roe, but from a flavor standpoint they provided a surprising pop of flavor that kept the dish light and refreshing. It was a dynamic bite with bright flavors that showcased the shellfish in an unusual but elegant way.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-everything-by-chef-leen-nunn">Everything by Chef Leen Nunn</h3>



<p>It might sound like a cop out, but everything that Omni PGA Frisco&rsquo;s resident pastry chef, Leen Nunn, created was stunning. Some dishes were whimsical, others were culinary works of art, but all were delicious and memorable. (This came as no surprise to me, only because I had previously tried, and subsequently wrote about, her <a href="https://golf.com/lifestyle/food/surprising-ingredient-makes-omni-frisco-cookies-good/" type="article" id="15558834">Ranch House Cookies</a>, which may be the perfect cookie &mdash; dark chocolate juxtaposed by coconut, soft baked oats contrasted by chopped pecans, and a touch of finishing salt to temper the sweetness.)</p>



<p>Chef Nunn&rsquo;s deconstructed strawberry rhubarb pie during the Masters of Taste dinner last year was spectacular. It was bright, sweet, balanced, and texturally varied. Her &ldquo;Lonestar Ember &amp; Frost&rdquo; (created with Chef Ryan Stipp) was a masterclass in restraint, as grilled peaches and semolina pound cake were accented by subtly smoked vanilla bean ice cream. But her chocolate cake trifle, created with Chef Gelyn Widelski, captivated everyone. Served in a Dr. Pepper can (its top removed), the trifle was comprised of Dr. Pepper jelly, Bada Bing cherries, Cherry Cola Pop Rocks, and vanilla ice cream, all of which was topped with an edible bubble cloud. It was as delicious as it was eye-catching, and it had all the other chefs talking. </p>



<p>&ldquo;There was this drama and theater to it,&rdquo; Lofaso told me, &ldquo;which I thought was really cool.&rdquo;</p>


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<html><body><p class="first"><em>As a writer who travels the globe covering golf, travel and all things food and beverage &mdash; and who racked up 110,000 frequent-flyer miles in 2025 &mdash; GOLF contributor Shaun Tolson has visited some of the world&rsquo;s most famous golf clubs, resorts and best-kept secrets. Below, in Clubhouse Eats, he shares some of his favorite bites and sips from his most recent travels.</em></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pork-milanese-at-isabella-s-kitchen-at-grayhawk-golf-club">Pork Milanese at Isabella&rsquo;s Kitchen at Grayhawk Golf Club</h3>



<p>When I think of Phoenix, Ariz., neither my brain nor my taste buds land on Italian food. Usually, I end up reflecting on impressive <a href="https://golf.com/lifestyle/how-make-tequila-sunrise-cocktail/">tequila</a> collections or reminiscing about world-class tacos &mdash; both of which I&rsquo;ve enjoyed there over the years.</p>



<p>On my most recent trip to the Valley of the Sun, however, I had the good fortune to eat at <a href="https://grayhawkgolf.com/dining-overview/isabellas-kitchen/">Isabella&rsquo;s Kitchen</a> at <a href="https://coursefinder.golf.com/course-profile/2359-Grayhawk-(Talon)/#lat=33.66806,long=-111.896652,4.00z">Grayhawk Golf Club</a>. More specifically, I was lucky enough to order the Pork Milanese.</p>



<p>Now, I know what you&rsquo;re probably thinking. It&rsquo;s a pork cutlet, pounded thin, and deep fried. How memorable could it really be? For starters, the plate of food that was placed in front of me was massive. I&rsquo;m always a quality-over-quantity guy, but even so, this was impressive. Furthermore, an excellent Milanese is as much about the fresh salad garnishing the meat as it is about the protein itself; and Isabella&rsquo;s mix of arugula, pickled red onions, fennel, and grated Parmesan &mdash; all tossed in a bright lemon vinaigrette &mdash; was phenomenal.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-tacos-at-tingum-on-5">Tacos at Tingum on 5</h3>



<p>Speaking of tacos &hellip; On a recent visit to the Abaco Club in the Bahamas, I heard talk of a taco truck parked out near the beach, just beyond the golf course&rsquo;s fifth hole. I also heard that those tacos had a cult following amongst the club&rsquo;s members. Frankly, that was all I needed to hear. </p>



<p>Hopping in my golf cart, I coasted down the front nine. It took a bit of time &mdash; I drove for almost a mile and a quarter &mdash; but I eventually arrived at the Tingum food truck. If I didn&rsquo;t already have tacos on the brain, the cheese-crusted lobster quesadilla almost assuredly would&rsquo;ve ended up on my plate. But I reminded myself that the truck&rsquo;s tacos were the treasure. </p>



<p>Classic options like grilled chicken and blackened fish were juxtaposed by more creative offerings, such as buffalo shrimp (with pickled onions, jalapeno ranch, and coconut slaw) or dry-rubbed flank steak (with fried cherry peppers and a cheesy crema). The steak came recommended by the cook, so that settled it: two steak and one blackened fish. Both were as good as the hype and proved some things are worth going the extra mile for &mdash; literally.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-saint-james-cocktail">The Saint James Cocktail</h3>



<p>While staying at the Abaco Club, I saddled up to the bar in the private residential community&rsquo;s new Bay Club. I immediately spotted a familiar bottle &mdash; St George Spirits&rsquo; Aqua Perfecta, a basil eau de vie that&rsquo;s delicious but, in my experiences at home, somewhat challenging to mix with. I asked the head barman, James Vil, how he typically incorporates it into drinks, only to discover he hadn&rsquo;t attempted to use it yet.</p>



<p>One sip of it later, he was willing to give it a whirl.</p>


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<p>Vil pondered for a moment, then broke out a cocktail shaker and promptly poured in two ounces of the vexing eau de vie, which immediately surprised me. (On the spirit company&rsquo;s website, the few cocktail recipes that use Aqua Perfecta never treat it as the foundational spirit. Not Vil. He was going to make it the star.) The young bartender then added an ounce of lemon juice, half an ounce of blackberry liqueur, and a quarter ounce of agave nectar.</p>



<p>After vigorously shaking the concoction, he extracted a small sample to taste test, then double-strained the rest into a coupe glass and pushed it my way. &ldquo;Let me know what you think.&rdquo;</p>



<p>Sweet and subtly tart, the sour-style cocktail was pleasingly herbaceous, albeit in an understated way. It seemed the perfect libation for an early evening in the Bahamas. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s good,&rdquo; I told him, nodding as I took another sip.</p>



<p>&ldquo;Now you have to name it,&rdquo; he replied.</p>



<p>Fortunately, I came upon it almost as quickly as Vil settled on the drink&rsquo;s recipe. &ldquo;The Saint James,&rdquo; I declared.</p>



<p>He smiled.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-negroni-at-the-orient-express-la-minerva">Negroni at the Orient Express La Minerva</h3>



<p>If nothing jumps out to me on a cocktail menu, my go-to drink order is a Negroni. It&rsquo;s been that way for years. I love a good old-fashioned, but I&rsquo;m particular about how they&rsquo;re made, and, if I&rsquo;m being completely honest, I make a damn good one at home. So I&rsquo;m picky.</p>



<p>A <a href="https://golf.com/lifestyle/how-to-make-a-perfect-negroni-according-to-a-cocktail-expert/">Negroni</a>, on the other hand, is almost foolproof. Equal measures of gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari, the ratios are straightforward and consistent. Sure, I&rsquo;ll lean a little more into my gin pour when I make one at home, but a standard Negroni is never going to disappoint.</p>



<p>So, you can imagine my delight when my host at the Orient Express La Minerva in Rome asked if I&rsquo;m a Negroni fan. The La Minerva bar, he told me, makes the best one in the city; and a specific brand of vermouth is the bar&rsquo;s secret weapon.</p>


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<p>Unlike Carpano Antica Formula &mdash; a go-to sweet vermouth for boozy, spirit-driven cocktails &mdash; Mancino Rosso Vermouth, I discovered, is more savory-sweet (think sundried tomatoes). That bodes well in a bitter-forward drink like the Negroni. The drink that I was served was rich and robust, and while the bright citrus notes found in Campari were less present, an expression of lemon oils from a twist added just the right amount of acidity.</p>



<p>How much better was it than a Negroni made with a more common sweet vermouth? Let&rsquo;s just say that when I got home, I went out of my way to seek out a bottle of Mancino, dropping $50 for it, which is a lot for vermouth. But it&rsquo;s worth every penny, so long as you&rsquo;re a fellow Negroni enthusiast.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-farwell-shot-aboard-la-dolce-vita">Farwell Shot Aboard La Dolce Vita</h3>



<p>At the conclusion of the Orient Express&rsquo; first golf journey across Italy just before the end of the year, I approached the train&rsquo;s bar manager, Giuseppe Carillo, and asked him if there was a customary shot or drink that Italians would have together to bid each other a fond farewell. It only seemed appropriate to raise a glass with him and his team after a stellar four days aboard the luxury rail-liner, La Dolce Vita.</p>



<p>The question had barely left my lips and Carillo was already nodding and reaching for a cocktail shaker. In it, he poured a steady stream of Campari. Seriously, he poured a lot of Campari. To that, he added a generous splash of balsamic vinegar, then a sprinkling of salt. If I didn&rsquo;t know he was making a round of drinks for his entire team, I would&rsquo;ve thought I was about to be punked.</p>



<p>After loading the container with ice and giving it a vigorous shake, the young barman poured off a row of ruby-hued shots. We all reached for one and either sipped or knocked it back, and what I tasted was unlike anything I had had before. A pleasing blend of bitterness, sweetness, and salinity, it evoked Italian flavors and the Italian method for concocting them &mdash; simple construction, yet surprising depth.</p>



<p>If the shot has a name, Carillo never shared it. Fortunately, it&rsquo;s simple enough to recreate without having a recipe. Admittedly, I haven&rsquo;t nailed the ratios just yet, but every attempt has been tasty in its own way. That&rsquo;s worthy of a &ldquo;<em>salut</em>!&rdquo; of its own.</p>


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      <title><![CDATA[The WM Phoenix Open's new 'Green Dream' ice cream supports a worthy cause]]></title>
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<p>With bright blue skies and temperatures topping out in the high seventies each day, the Scottsdale winter is offering up ideal ice-cream-eating weather, and for the first time ever, fans onsite at <a href="https://coursefinder.golf.com/course-profile/3665-TPC-Scottsdale-(Stadium)/#lat=33.6405853,long=-111.9088644,4.00z">TPC Scottsdale</a> will have the opportunity to cool down with a hot new signature flavor created just for the tournament.</p>



<p>At the WM Phoenix Open&rsquo;s Media Appreciation Day in January, I had the chance to sample the flavor, which is called &ldquo;WMPO Green Dream.&rdquo; Media Day was cold and blustery &mdash; at least by Arizona standards (I had to wear a vest!). But I ate two scoops anyway, in between nines. It was that good!</p>


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<p>The signature mix features mint&nbsp;ice&nbsp;cream&nbsp;laced with chocolate chips and pretzels. This week, scoops are also topped with green and yellow candies. In keeping with WM&rsquo;s &ldquo;zero waste&rdquo; strategy, the ice cream is served in a compostable cup, donut or waffle cup with compatible utensils. I had mine in a waffle, which added a nice additional crunch to the mix-ins.</p>



<p>The &ldquo;WMPO Green Dream&rdquo; ice cream will be sold onsite through the tournament&rsquo;s conclusion on Sunday, and can be found in TPC Scottsdale&rsquo;s Fan Zone. The favor&rsquo;s creator, Arizona-based Novel IceCream, plans to donate 20 percent of all ice cream sales to the WM Phoenix Open Working For Tomorrow Fund, an initiative created by WM and the Thunderbirds (the WMPO tournament host), to support sustainability-related projects in Arizona. Among them: Waste Not, a Scottsdale organization that rescues unused food and delivers it to the local community.</p>



<p>While adult libations often take center stage at the WM Phoenix Open, the Green Dream is a treat the whole family can enjoy. To learn more about the signature flavor, check out the video above.</p>


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<p>New Year&rsquo;s Eve is just around the corner, which means people will be popping bottles of Champagne (and other sparkling wines) all around the world. While there&rsquo;s nothing wrong with a straight pour of celebratory bubbles, a splash of sparkling wine to a cocktail can elevate it to new heights.</p>



<p>Nic Wallace, the spirits and bars manager at <a href="https://www.seaisland.com/">Sea Island</a>, is one who enthusiastically embraces the use of sparkling wine in cocktails. In fact, he reveals that one of his favorite ways to incorporate it is to use it in place of club soda in classic highballs. &ldquo;It really provides a crisp, citrus driven alternative to classic sparkling water,&rdquo; he says.</p>



<p>If you&rsquo;re someone who has long believed that sparkling cocktails are made for a more delicate, feminine audience, you need to shake that from your mind. According to Wallace, it simply isn&rsquo;t true. Moreover, he declares that there&rsquo;s a delicious world of sparkling cocktails out there that many people have yet to discover. For that reason, we&rsquo;ve shared some of the bar manager&rsquo;s best advice for crafting great bubbly beverages at home. &ldquo;There are countless ways to incorporate effervescence in a great cocktail, no matter the base for it,&rdquo; he says, &ldquo;and I love using sparkling wine of all styles to heighten the drinking experience.&rdquo;</p>



<p><strong>Balancing Act</strong></p>



<p>When it comes to lengthening cocktails with bubbly &mdash; especially with bubbles of the alcoholic variety &mdash; it&rsquo;s important to remember that a sparkling wine topper will compound the drink&rsquo;s strength (in ABV). For that reason, Wallace encourages discretionary spirit measures that don&rsquo;t exceed an ounce. Also, he explains that the high levels of carbon-dioxide from the wine will boost the flavor of other modifiers, which means restraint is of the utmost importance. &ldquo;Sparkling wine is an excellent flavor carrier,&rdquo; he says, &ldquo;so a marginal amount of syrup or juice will greatly impact the overall flavor of the finished product.&rdquo;</p>



<p><strong>Speaking of Sweeteners</strong></p>



<p>Many different styles of sparkling wine can produce delicious cocktails, Wallace says, but he&rsquo;s quick to point out that they&rsquo;re not always interchangeable based on the cocktail that&rsquo;s being created. In many respects, the differences between those wines and the impact they have hinges on their overall sugar content. &ldquo;A classic Blanc-de-Blanc from France,&rdquo; he says, &ldquo;won&rsquo;t have the same levels of sugar that you would find in an Italian Spumante.&rdquo; In other words, a cocktail could be thrown way out of balance if, as he says, &ldquo;you simply try to plug and play with sparkling wine.&rdquo;</p>



<p><strong>Bottle Basics</strong></p>



<p>You might now be asking, &ldquo;How do I know which wine is right for my cocktail?&rdquo; The answer might require a bit of experimentation, which can be fun; but Wallace also has some tips that could steer you in the right direction from the start. If you intend for your guests to enjoy multiple sparkling cocktails, for example, you might want to consider using a non-alcoholic sparkling wine, of which there are several good examples (Wallace likes <a href="https://oddbird.com/">Odd Bird</a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/ISH/page/19AF5FCB-55E0-4D31-A8D5-EB6FAEBE6583?lp_asin=B0CLYLY93H&amp;ref_=ast_bln&amp;store_ref=bl_ast_dp_brandLogo_sto">Chateau del ISH</a>). Additionally, the primary flavors of a cocktail can dictate which sparkling topper works best. &ldquo;If the cocktail emphasizes lighter, more citrus-forward characteristics, I will go for a Prosecco,&rdquo; the bar manager says. &ldquo;If the cocktail is leaning towards heavier flavors of dark fruits and aged spirits, a sparkling Rose would be fantastic.&rdquo;</p>



<p><strong>Raising the Right Glass</strong></p>


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<p>When it comes to serving sparkling wine, the traditional Champagne flute is what most people think of first. And while Wallace believes that classic vessel &ldquo;adds a level of opulence to any situation,&rdquo; he acknowledges it&rsquo;s not necessarily the perfect serving glass for a sparkling cocktail. &ldquo;I prefer to use glassware such as a large Nick &amp; Nora glass or a Marie Antoinette coupe,&rdquo; he says, &ldquo;which allows for more aromatics to effect the drinking experience.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Classics &amp; Contemporaries</strong></p>



<p>There&rsquo;s no shortage of exceptional sparkling cocktails ready to be mixed up and enjoyed, especially newer concoctions made by contemporary bartenders and mixologists. As Wallace points out, &ldquo;there are a ton of great modern examples of sparkling cocktails out there these days, and bartenders are creating more and more all the time.&rdquo;</p>



<p>That said, the bar manager is also partial to a well-built French 75, which is why we&rsquo;ve included his rendition of that recipe below, along with a pair of newer sparkling creations that are served at two of Sea Island&rsquo;s most popular bars. Cheers!</p>



<p><strong>Nic&rsquo;s French 75</strong></p>



<p>1 oz. new American gin (recommended: Murrells Row Tulsi Gin)<br />0.5 oz. Orange Blossom Honey syrup<br />0.5 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice<br />3 oz. Prosecco<br />1 dash of Orange Bitters</p>



<p><strong>The Britney Spritz (served at The River Bar at Sea Island)</strong></p>



<p>1.25 oz. Corazon Reposado Tequila<br />0.5 oz. Lazzaroni Amaretto<br />0.25 oz. Giffard Vanille de Madagascar<br />0.75 oz. Passion Fruit Puree<br />1 oz. Fever Tree Yuzu Lime Soda<br />0.5 oz. Lime Juice<br />1 oz. Prosecco (Served on the side in a glass filled with pop rocks, all of which is added to the cocktail when ready to serve.)</p>



<p><strong>Sgroppino al Mango (served at The Georgian Rooms at Sea Island)</strong></p>



<p>1 oz. Avua Cachaca<br />1.5 oz. Bespoke Distillery Melon Cream<br />1 Scoop of Mango Sorbet<br />0.25 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice<br />2 oz. Prosecco</p>


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      <description><![CDATA[<p>While the annual Masters Champions Dinner is a private affair, a tantalizing glimpse of this year's gathering featured an ultra-rare whiskey.</p>
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<html><body><p class="first">For years, GOLF.com&rsquo;s weekly Clubhouse Eats column has aspired to celebrate the game&rsquo;s most delectable food and drink.</p>



<p>Over the course of this year, golf course and golf resort chefs have provided intel on how to make perfect <a href="https://golf.com/lifestyle/food/keys-making-luxe-private-golf-clubs-perfect-cookies/">cookies</a>, <a href="https://golf.com/lifestyle/food/how-to-smoke-brisket-at-home-clubhouse-eats/">brisket</a>, <a href="https://golf.com/lifestyle/food/4-keys-perfect-breakfast-burrito/">breakfast burritos</a> and <a href="https://golf.com/lifestyle/food/make-perfect-cornbread-according-golf-resort-chef/">cornbread</a> to replicating cocktails like the <a href="https://golf.com/lifestyle/sazerac-new-orleans-signature-cocktail/">classic Sazerac</a>.</p>



<p>But nothing gets our readers&rsquo; attention like the Masters &mdash; and especially Augusta National&rsquo;s venerable menu for players and patrons alike.</p>



<p>This year, stories featuring the method for replicating the club&rsquo;s famous <a href="https://golf.com/lifestyle/how-to-make-azalea-unofficial-cocktail-of-the-masters/">Azalea cocktail</a> and <a href="https://golf.com/lifestyle/food/make-augusta-national-chicken-salad-sandwich/">chicken salad</a> and <a href="https://golf.com/lifestyle/food/how-make-augusta-nationals-famous-pimento-cheese-sandwich/">pimento cheese sandwiches</a> were all among the year&rsquo;s most-read, but there was one Masters story that reigned supreme: GOLF executive editor Alan Bastable&rsquo;s article on the whiskey that was poured at the annual Masters Champions dinner: Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye. </p>



<p>While the Champions Dinner is a private affair, a tantalizing glimpse of the gathering was posted on Instagram, where a close-up of the bottle and its label was on full display.</p>



<p>A bottle of Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye reportedly retails for $120, but it&rsquo;s nearly impossible to find at that price. A quick Google search revealed the lowest available price for the 13-year-old Kentucky Straight Rye whiskey is currently around $1,000, with some prices as high as $1,400.</p>



<p>At the Champions dinner, the whiskey accompanied defending champion <a href="https://golf.com/news/scottie-scheffler-masters-champions-dinner-menu/">Scottie Scheffler&rsquo;s selected menu</a> of cheeseburger sliders, firecracker shrimp and meatball and ravioli bites for appetizers, a Texas-style chili for a first course, and wood-fired cowboy ribeye or blackened redfish for the main course. A warm chocolate chip skillet cookie was served for dessert.</p>



<p>You can read Bastable&rsquo;s full article below, or to view it in its original form, <a href="https://golf.com/lifestyle/food/bourbon-featured-masters-champions-dinner/">click here</a>.</p>



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<p><strong>By Alan Bastable</strong></p>



<p>The <a href="https://golf.com/news/masters-champions-dinner-dish-attendees-awed/">Masters Champions Dinner</a> is among the most exclusive &mdash;&nbsp;and revered &mdash;&nbsp;evenings in all of sports. Thirty-plus green-coat winners sharing stories of glories past over ribeyes and <a href="https://golf.com/lifestyle/food/scottie-scheffler-masters-dinner-wines/">full-bodied reds</a>? That&rsquo;s the good stuff.</p>



<p>You won&rsquo;t soon catch a livestream of the gathering, but this year <a href="https://golf.com/news/how-play-augusta-national-golf-club/">Augusta National</a> <em>did</em> give us a tantalizing peek behind the drapes by way of a short-form social-media video that shows various scenes from the event: club staffers ironing the tablecloth; kitchen workers in Augusta National-branded chef coats plating dishes; and <a href="https://golf.com/news/scottie-scheffler-masters-champions-dinner-menu/">Scottie Scheffler</a>, the defending champion and dinner&rsquo;s host this year, noshing on a bite-sized burger.</p>


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<p>One quick cut also revealed a rare whiskey that was on offer Tuesday evening: Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p>If you&rsquo;re a whiskey connoisseur, you may be familiar with Van Winkle. If you&rsquo;re not, you likely won&rsquo;t be surprised to hear that, like many of the attendees at the <a href="https://golf.com/news/masters-champions-dinner-dish-attendees-awed/">Champions Dinner</a>, the whiskey is legendary.</p>



<p>&ldquo;The Van Winkle line is one of the most respected names out there and most difficult to find,&rdquo; Tom Fischer, a whiskey journalist and educator who founded <a href="https://bourbonblog.com/">Bourbon Blog</a>, told GOLF.com.</p>



<p>Fischer said to earn a &ldquo;rye&rdquo; designation, a whiskey needs &ldquo;at least 51% rye in the mashbill, versus bourbon which needs to be 51% or more corn.&rdquo; He added, &ldquo;At 13 years, Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye is layered and well-balanced: think leather, clove, light hints of some floral against serious oak, old library notes, and sweet tobacco.&rdquo;</p>



<p>When asked if he was surprised to see the rye served at the Champions Dinner, Fischer said, &ldquo;A bit, because it&rsquo;s the rarest of the Van Winkles.&rdquo; Fischer said the distillery doesn&rsquo;t release numbers as to their whiskeys&rsquo; rarity, but that the rye is thought to be the hardest to attain in the Van Winkle lineup.</p>



<p>The whiskey retails for $120 a bottle but &ldquo;good luck finding it for that,&rdquo; Fischer said. It&rsquo;s about as rare as a green jacket. You <em>can</em> pick up a bottle on the secondary market, Fischer said, but expect to fork over at least $1,000 and up to $1,500 or more. &ldquo;Insane prices,&rdquo; he said, &ldquo;but it is where we are at in whiskey.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>



<p>If you&rsquo;re not into whiskey-hunting or handing over a paycheck for a taste, Fischer recommends a couple of more gettable alternatives: <a href="https://fave.co/4ltdvWX">WhistlePig 15 Rye Whiskey</a> or <a href="https://fave.co/42Gvf9M">Hard Truth Rye Whiskey</a>. Both are from Indiana, he said, and &ldquo;both are delicious.&rdquo;</p>


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<p>A staple during summer months, especially at cookouts &mdash; not to mention a go-to side dish at classic barbecue joints all across the country &mdash; cornbread is always in season. That means it deserves a place on your holiday table this winter. But don&rsquo;t worry, delicious cornbread doesn&rsquo;t require expert baking skills; unlike traditional breads, this southern comfort food presents a low barrier of entry. </p>



<p>&ldquo;Cornbread,&rdquo; says Iain Jones, the executive pastry chef at The Sea Pines Resort, &ldquo;is easier than most people think.&rdquo;</p>



<p>It&rsquo;s also almost universally loved, which Jones explains by pointing to three key aspects of the dish. </p>



<p>&ldquo;It&rsquo;s hearty. It&rsquo;s comforting. And a lot of the appeal is nostalgia &mdash; thinking about the times when your grandma used to make it,&rdquo; he says. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s very versatile and it goes with so many things.&rdquo;</p>



<p>In fact, Jones&rsquo; cornbread muffins (recipe shared below) feature minced garlic and chopped fresh rosemary, which means they&rsquo;re almost certain to go with the other plates and main entrees that make up your holiday spread. So, roll up your sleeves, break out that stand mixer, and &mdash; empowered by Chef Jones&rsquo; advice &mdash; get ready to whip up a batch of delectable, homemade cornbread.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-texture-matters">Texture Matters</h3>



<p>When you&rsquo;re choosing ingredients, pay attention to the finer details &mdash; literally. The coarseness of the flour and cornmeal that you use can make significant differences in the finished product. </p>



<p>&ldquo;When I&rsquo;m working with cornmeal, I prefer a flour that&rsquo;s a little more refined,&rdquo; Jones explains, highlighting the Sir Galahad bleached, all-purpose flour by the King Arthur brand as an excellent choice. &ldquo;A flour that&rsquo;s coarser ground gives your cornbread a rougher texture.&rdquo;</p>



<p>Similarly, the chef likes to use a more refined cornmeal. &ldquo;I like cornmeal with a finer texture,&rdquo; he says, acknowledging that it, too, impacts the consistency and density. &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t want to bite into a piece of cornbread that has a big crunch to it.&rdquo;</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-getting-into-the-mix">Getting Into the Mix</h3>



<p>Like other breads and cakes, cornbread suffers if the batter is overworked prior to baking. As Jones acknowledges, you want to mix together the dry and wet ingredients until they&rsquo;re just fully incorporated. Otherwise, you&rsquo;ll end up with a batch of cornbread that&rsquo;s &ldquo;tough and chewy.&rdquo;</p>


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<p>During this step, the chef likes to alternate adding portions of the flour mixture and then milk, always starting with the dry ingredients and ending with them, too. The alternative &mdash; combining all of the ingredients at the same time and walking away from the mixer &mdash; is where problems can develop. So just keep an eye on how the ingredients are incorporating, and when it looks like the last of the flour mixture is combined, turn off the mixer. </p>



<p>&ldquo;At the end,&rdquo; he says, &ldquo;just scrape down the sides of the bowl and fold everything in by hand to make sure it&rsquo;s incorporated.&rdquo;</p>



<p>Just don&rsquo;t worry too much about stopping the process when the ingredients are &ldquo;just incorporated.&rdquo; While you don&rsquo;t want the batter to be overworked, it&rsquo;s not going to be ruined if the mixer runs for a couple of cycles more than it needs to. </p>



<p>&ldquo;A couple times around the bowl is not going to be the difference between something great and something horrible,&rdquo; the chef assures.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-knowing-how-it-pans-out">Knowing How It Pans Out</h3>



<p>You&rsquo;ve got options when it comes to how you choose to bake your cornbread. If you want a bread with crispy outer edges, go the route of a cast iron skillet. Just make sure its well-greased with either butter, oil, or bacon fat and, equally important, make sure that it&rsquo;s pre-heated. </p>



<p>&ldquo;You want to have that pan nice and warm, so that when you pour your batter in,&rdquo; Jones says, &ldquo;it creates a nice crust around it.&rdquo;</p>



<p>If you&rsquo;re looking for a lighter or softer form of cornbread, the chef recommends using a muffin pan or Madeline molds.<br />Regardless of which vessel you use, Chef Jones suggests baking the bread at 325 degrees in a convection ovens or 350 degrees in a traditional oven. If you&rsquo;re using smaller molds, the cornbread will likely be done in 10 to 15 minutes. If you go the route of a large cast iron skillet, it will likely take between 20 and 25 minutes. As for how to know when the bread is done, Chef Jones says cornbread follows the same basic principles of cupcakes. </p>



<p>&ldquo;When you press the top, it should spring back, but not be firm,&rdquo; he says. &ldquo;You want it lightly golden on the edges.&rdquo;</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-milking-it">Milking It</h3>



<p>Much was made about Chef Jones&rsquo; preferred types of flour and cornmeal, and he&rsquo;s particular about the milk he uses, too. Specifically, he encourages home bakers to use buttermilk instead of traditional milk, especially if the recipe calls for baking soda. </p>



<p>&ldquo;It has that nice tang to it, and it adds a little bit of acid, which reacts with your leaveners to produce something a little bit lighter,&rdquo; he says. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s about the chemical reactions &mdash; when you&rsquo;re working with baking soda, you need an acid to activate it. Traditional milk doesn&rsquo;t offer that.&rdquo;</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-when-and-how-to-improvise">When and How to Improvise</h3>



<p>If you&rsquo;re hankering to personalize your cornbread, some ingredients can be folded into the batter without affecting how it bakes. These mostly dry ingredients include &mdash; among others &mdash; chopped jalapenos and shredded cheddar cheese.</p>



<p>&ldquo;You don&rsquo;t have to worry too much about it affecting the recipe,&rdquo; Jones says, &ldquo;because you&rsquo;re not adding more liquid.&rdquo;</p>



<p>Where problems arise is when bakers try to add or substitute wet ingredients, such as creamed corn. That doesn&rsquo;t mean those modifications can&rsquo;t work, but they&rsquo;ll require additional tweaks to the volumes of some of the other ingredients. For that reason, Chef Jones likes to rely on culinary advice he received years ago. </p>



<p>&ldquo;My old chef used to tell me all the time, &lsquo;Anytime you try a new recipe, make it three times [before you modify it]. That way you understand the hows and the whys behind why it works.&rsquo;&rdquo;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-rosemary-cornbread-muffins">Rosemary Cornbread Muffins</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-courtesy-of-iain-jones-executive-pastry-chef-at-sea-pines-resort">Courtesy of Iain Jones, Executive Pastry Chef at Sea Pines Resort</h3>



<p>Yields Approximately: 18 muffins, 36 mini muffins</p>



<p><strong>Ingredients:</strong></p>



<p>375g all-purpose flour<br />300g cornmeal<br />300g sugar<br />12g baking powder<br />3g baking soda<br />360g butter, softened<br />225g buttermilk<br />5 whole eggs<br />14g fresh garlic, minced<br />6g fresh rosemary, chopped<br />7g salt</p>



<p><strong>Preparation Method:</strong></p>



<p>Preheat the oven to 350 degrees (325 degrees for convection ovens).</p>



<p>Grease mini or regular muffin tins with butter or oil.</p>



<p>In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.</p>



<p>When butter is soft, use a stand mixer or a hand mixer on medium speed to beat together the butter and sugar. Beat for 3 to 5 minutes or until the mixture is pale and fluffy.</p>



<p>Gradually add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well with each addition.</p>



<p>Reduce the mixer speed to low, then incorporate the dry ingredients, alternating the addition of the flour mixture with portions of the buttermilk, making sure to start and end with the dry ingredients. (Mix until just combined. Do not overmix!)</p>



<p>Fold in the chopped rosemary and minced garlic.</p>



<p>Pour the batter into the prepared tins and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the top is golden. (Using your finger, gently press in the middle of the muffin. It should spring back without leaving an indentation.)</p>



<p>When done, remove from the oven and allow to cool for about 10 minutes before removing from the molds.</p>


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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Pine Canyon pastry chef Sierra Proctor shares the keys to making the club's cookies, a signature offering for more than 20 years. </p>
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<p>I tend to be picky when it comes to cookies. They&rsquo;re often too crunchy for my taste, so I usually steer clear of them in favor of other treats like brownies or cake. </p>



<p>But I simply couldn&rsquo;t resist the enticing platter of cookies that greeted my late-September arrival to <a href="https://pinecanyonaz.com/">Pine Canyon</a>, a luxury master-planned community and private club located just minutes outside of downtown Flagstaff in Arizona. There were several varieties to choose from, artfully arranged. So on a whim, I decided to sample one. <em>Wow</em>. It was perfect, with a light crunch, toothsome chewiness, and an excellent chocolate chip ratio.</p>



<p>As someone who has botched my fair share of cookie batches while baking with my kids, I was intrigued. How exactly did Pine Canyon&rsquo;s chefs achieve this exemplary result? Luckily for me (and you!), they&rsquo;ve graciously shared the keys.</p>



<p>According to Pine Canyon pastry chef Sierra Proctor, the club&rsquo;s cookies are a signature offering that have been served since the club&rsquo;s opening more than two decades ago. </p>


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<p>&ldquo;After a round of golf or a midday workout, members have come to expect this sweet bit of comfort that feels like home,&rdquo; she said.</p>



<p>And what is it exactly that sets the cookies apart? According to Proctor, it&rsquo;s both an ingredient and a preparation method.</p>



<p>&ldquo;What makes the cookies special is twofold,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;The use of brown butter, which adds a deep, nutty flavor, and the technique of chilling the dough overnight, which keeps the cookies thick and chewy.&rdquo;</p>



<p>Making brown butter is a simple process:</p>



<p>First, Proctor said, melt the butter slowly in a light-colored pan. Watch for it to foam and the milk solids to turn a golden brown. (As a bonus, your kitchen will be filled with a rich, nutty aroma.)</p>



<p>Next, pour all of the butter, including the browned bits, into a bowl to cool. At that point, you can combine it with the rest of the cookie ingredients. Check out the full Pine Canyon cookie recipe below.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pine-canyon-s-signature-brown-butter-cookies"><strong>Pine Canyon&rsquo;s Signature Brown Butter Cookies</strong></h3>



<p><strong>Ingredients</strong></p>



<p>-6 oz butter, browned, cooled, and softened<br />-4 oz granulated sugar<br />-4 oz brown sugar<br />-1 whole egg + 1 egg yolk, room temperature<br />-0.5 tsp vanilla bean paste<br />-8.5 oz bread flour<br />-0.5 tsp salt<br />-0.5 tsp baking soda<br />-8 oz mix-ins of choice (chocolate chips, nuts, etc.)</p>



<p><strong>Directions:</strong></p>



<p>Cream together brown butter and sugars until light and fluffy.</p>



<p>Add the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla.</p>



<p>In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.</p>



<p>Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture.</p>



<p>Fold in chocolate chips or other mix-ins by hand.</p>



<p>Roll the dough into balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them 4 inches apart.</p>



<p>Chill overnight.</p>



<p>Bake at 325&deg;F for 5 minutes, then rotate the pan and bake for an additional 5 minutes, until golden with crisp edges and a gooey center.</p>



<p>Cool to room temperature &mdash; enjoy while warm!</p>


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<p>With Thanksgiving right around the corner &mdash; and the winter holidays in close pursuit &mdash; &lsquo;tis the season to both give and to entertain. In both regards, artfully crafted whiskey acts as the ideal holiday accessory. Here, we shine a spotlight on 10 new releases that are certain to elevate your holiday parties and thrill whiskey lovers on your shopping list.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-e-h-taylor-bottled-in-bond-bourbon-150"><strong>E.H. Taylor Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon</strong>, $150</h3>



<p>Though not made from the same recipe as EH Taylor&rsquo;s small batch bourbon, this new addition to Buffalo Trace&rsquo;s Antique Collection delivers on many of the same expectations that that entry-level whiskey has ingrained. Crafted from a sour mash recipe, EH Taylor Bottled-in-Bond spent more than 15 years in charred new American oak and is bottled at 100 proof. Characterized by notes of warm vanilla, oak spice, and subtle maple sweetness, the whiskey isn&rsquo;t significantly complex, but that&rsquo;s no slight. It&rsquo;s approachable, elegant, and delectably smooth. (It just won&rsquo;t be easy to find, especially at its suggested retail price.)</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-thomas-h-handy-sazerac-kentucky-straight-rye-150"><strong>Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Kentucky Straight Rye, $150</strong></h3>



<p>In comparing the two rye whiskies that are included in Buffalo Trace&rsquo;s Antique Collection, Thomas H. Handy Sazerac impresses most for the second year in a row. If you&rsquo;ve had the opportunity to taste this expression over the last few years, you&rsquo;ll notice a continued progression and subtle evolution in how its flavors are presented. More specifically, those flavors have deepened, leaning more in the direction of stewed fruits with dried figs and honey. Comprised of uncut whiskies that have aged for more than six years, Thomas H. Handy delivers lively oak character and plenty of the rye grain&rsquo;s signature spiciness, though it&rsquo;s well balanced. This is the spice lover&rsquo;s rye whiskey in this year&rsquo;s Antique Collection.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-fuji-single-malt-japanese-whisky-100"><strong>Fuji Single Malt Japanese Whisky</strong>, $100</h3>


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<p>The popularity of Japanese whisky continues to steadily climb, which partially explains why Fuji Whisky recently introduced a new single malt as part of its core lineup in the United States. Delicate and fruity on the nose, with pronounced aromas of apples and apricots lightly glazed in floral-scented honey, this single malt delivers similar fruit notes on the palate, though they&rsquo;re juxtaposed by a creamy mouthfeel, which adds a unique layer.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-tamdhu-21-year-single-malt-scotch-400"><strong>Tamdhu 21-Year Single Malt Scotch, $400</strong></h3>



<p>This Speyside distillery may not be a household name, but it&rsquo;s certain to please all those who discover it. Like many of the producers in that northern region of Scotland, Tamdhu relies on sherry casks for its maturation, which imparts a savory sweetness (think sundried tomatoes). New to the American market, the distillery&rsquo;s 21-year-old single malt is pleasingly heavy and rich, and it&rsquo;s teeming with spice. Unlike some Speyside Scotch whiskies, which can sometimes lean a little too sweet, this well-aged expression is equally balanced by a savory character that distinguishes it from the masses.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-wolfcraig-35-year-blended-grain-whisky-600"><strong>Wolfcraig 35-Year Blended Grain Whisky</strong>, $600</h3>



<p>If you&rsquo;re not familiar with the Wolfcraig name, here&rsquo;s all you need to know: the brand was founded by two of Scotland&rsquo;s most respected master blenders, Richard Patterson (of Dalmore fame) and Ian Macmillan (known for his work with Burn Stewart Distillers for almost 25 years). One of the duo&rsquo;s more intriguing new products, a 35-year blended grain whisky, is perplexing in the best way possible. Soft on the palate but unctuous in flavor, this elegant spirit introduces lots of baking spice character &mdash; specifically dark brown sugar and cardamom &mdash; though aromas of toasted cereal sneak in from time to time. It&rsquo;s a whisky that reveals itself slowly over time.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-compass-box-brulee-royale-blended-scotch-160"><strong>Compass Box Brulee Royale Blended Scotch</strong>, $160</h3>



<p>To craft a whisky that echoes all of the distinctive character of an expertly made cr&egrave;me brulee, Compass Box &mdash; one of Scotland&rsquo;s leading blended Scotch whisky producers &mdash; worked closely with Independent Stave Co., a Missouri-based cooperage, to produce toasted and charred white oak barrels that draw out those specific flavors and aromas. Luscious and buttery, with underlying hints of vanilla and burnt honey, Brulee Royale is aptly named. A touch of pepper on the back of the palate prevents the spirit from being too cloyingly sweet, while faint fruit notes &mdash; roasted peaches and banana &mdash; add extra layers of complexity.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-eagle-rare-12-year-50"><strong>Eagle Rare 12 Year, $50</strong></h3>



<p>It wasn&rsquo;t too long ago when threats of a looming bourbon shortage had Kentucky distilleries increasing their production and laying down as much fresh stock as possible. Now, years later, consumer demand has finally softened &mdash; at least a little &mdash; and with more mature bourbon to work with, some brands are introducing new products. Case in point: Buffalo Trace has just released Eagle Rare 12 Year. Those familiar with the flavors and aromas of the brand&rsquo;s flagship 10 Year will delight in the way they&rsquo;ve matured after two additional years in the cask. The prominent cherry cola and caramel notes are softer around the edges; and while there&rsquo;s still a present spice note, that too has mellowed &mdash; all despite the fact that the bourbon has actually grown stronger by 2.5 percent ABV.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-lost-lantern-american-vatted-malt-remix-100"><strong>Lost Lantern American Vatted Malt Remix</strong>, $100</h3>



<p>Independent bottler Lost Lantern has just launched its new collection of limited releases, one aimed at Scotch lovers. The headlining star of the collection is a &ldquo;remix&rdquo; of the brand&rsquo;s original vatted American whiskey &mdash; the widest-ranging blend of American single malts ever created (the recipe includes whiskies from 11 distilleries located across eight states). Dark chocolate and toasted cereal notes shine on the nose, while similar chocolate character (more cocoa like) dances on the palate. Indulgent and almost creamy, this second installment of the brands American Vatted Malt is a unique take on single malt whiskey, one that emphasizes the grain over the barrel&rsquo;s influence.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-westland-garryana-10-year-150"><strong>Westland Garryana 10 Year</strong>, $150</h3>



<p>Ten years ago, Westland in Seattle released its first single malt partially aged in Quercus garryana, a rare species of American oak native only to the Pacific Northwest. Since then, the distillery has annually released new expressions of this experimental whiskey, with the most recent example boasting an age statement for the first time. The resulting spirit, Garryanna 10 Year, is made from a complex recipe of numerous varietals of malted barley and features a blend of whiskies matured in first- and second-fill garryana oak barrels, as well as ex-sherry, rum, and bourbon casks. All of that creates a whiskey that smells boldly of baking spices and ripe fruit, yet is lighter in body and blends those fruit and spice flavors with a touch of floral sweetness.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-whistlepig-30-year-single-malt-5-000"><strong>WhistlePig 30 Year Single Malt</strong>, $5,000</h3>



<p>Continuing WhistlePig&rsquo;s trend of crafting American whiskies finished in unique casks, the Vermont brand&rsquo;s latest creation, The BigSheBang, is a 30-year-old single malt finished in barrels that once held Vin Santo, a rare Italian dessert wine that&rsquo;s made in notably small batches. Soft on the palate, the whiskey showcases a prominent oaky spice, which is somewhat covered up by the red fruit notes instilled by those wine casks. This is a unique pour, one that fans of the unusual will like, but it&rsquo;s unlikely to be a universal crowd-pleaser. Especially given its price point, The BigSheBang is destined to satisfy those who want something unique and are willing to pay a premium for it.</p>


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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Dromoland Castle executive head chef David McCann shares the keys to making perfect — and authentic — Irish brown soda bread at home.</p>
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<p><em>There&rsquo;s something about the brown soda bread in Ireland.</em> Ask anyone who has visited the Emerald Isle and they&rsquo;ll tell you: The bread is <em>so</em> different from what we&rsquo;re used to at home. It&rsquo;s soft, yet dense, and also somewhat crumbly &mdash; a hearty and delicious accompaniment to every meal. Add a dollop of butter and jam on a slice, and you have a snack fit for a king. Enjoy it with chowder or soup, or create a sandwich with egg or smoked salmon. You can&rsquo;t really go wrong! The bread enhances everything it touches, and is so ubiquitous across the country that its absence is quite noticeable when you return to the States.</p>



<p>The good news? You don&rsquo;t have to go without! Authentic Irish brown soda bread is surprisingly easy to make. At Ireland&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dromoland.ie/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dromoland Castle</a>&nbsp;&mdash; a five-star luxury hotel with a stellar parkland golf course in Co. Clare &mdash; brown bread is served with just about every entree, and executive head chef David McCann shared his thoughts on what is it that makes Irish soda bread so special.</p>



<p>&ldquo;Soda bread is more than just food &mdash; it&rsquo;s tied to Irish identity and hospitality,&rdquo; McCann said. &ldquo;Many Irish households still bake it regularly, and it&rsquo;s served with soups and stews, or simply butter and jam. Irish flour is traditionally made from soft wheat, which doesn&rsquo;t work well with yeast but is perfect for soda-leavened breads.&rdquo;</p>



<p>There&rsquo;s a history component to the bread as well.</p>


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<p>&ldquo;Soda bread became popular in Ireland in the early 1800s when baking soda was first introduced as a cheap and reliable leavening agent,&rdquo; McCann said. &ldquo;Ireland&rsquo;s poorer rural families often lacked ovens and expensive ingredients like yeast or refined flour. Soda bread could be made with basic ingredients &mdash; flour, baking soda, salt, and buttermilk &mdash; and baked on a griddle or in a bastible pot (a type of cast-iron pot over the fire) Dutch oven.&rdquo;</p>



<p>While sourdough bread enjoyed a spotlight moment here in the States during the pandemic, Irish soda bread is another easy-to-make staple at home. Some best-practice tips from McCann include adding a bit of sunflower oil for moisture, and taking care not to overwork the dough.</p>



<p>&ldquo;In Dromoland&rsquo;s recipe we say, &lsquo;There&rsquo;s no need to knead!'&rdquo; McCann said. &ldquo;We work the dough very little, have it quite liquid and bake it in a lined tin. Just follow the recipe, and make sure the mixture is wet. You must also preheat the oven, that&rsquo;s very important.&rdquo;</p>



<p>There&rsquo;s only one more thing to remember: the score on top.</p>



<p>&ldquo;My mother once told me that the traditional crosscut on top isn&rsquo;t just for looks,&rdquo; McCann said. &ldquo;It helps the bread bake evenly, and folklore says it&rsquo;s to &lsquo;let the fairies out.'&rdquo;</p>



<p>Sounds like as good as reason as any to add the cuts! Ready to bake a loaf for yourself? McCann shared Dromoland&rsquo;s recipe below. And if you&rsquo;re seeking the perfect accompaniment, you can check out his <a href="https://golf.com/lifestyle/food/make-dromoland-castle-seafood-chowder/">delectable seafood chowder recipe here</a>.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-dromoland-castle-s-brown-bread">Dromoland Castle&rsquo;s Brown Bread</h3>



<p><em>Makes 2 lb loaf</em></p>



<p><strong>Ingredients</strong></p>



<p>1.5 cups wholemeal flour<br />1/3 cup plain flour<br />1 tbsp bran<br />1 tbsp brown sugar<br />1 tsp bread soda<br />Pinch of Salt<br />1/6 cup sunflower oil<br />1 egg<br />1.5 cups buttermilk</p>



<p><strong>Method:</strong></p>



<p>Mix all dry ingredients together.</p>



<p>Make a well in the center of the dry mix, add the oil, buttermilk and egg, mix all together.</p>



<p>Pour into a greased loaf tin.</p>



<p>Bake in a preheated oven at 180 Celsius (350 F) for 1 hour 15 minutes.</p>



<p>Turn out onto a rack and allow to cool.</p>


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