Obama Gives Commanders Wide Berth for Secret Warfare - Politics - The Atlantic

Interesting. Not the pussy cat some thought he was...

Obama Gives Commanders Wide Berth for Secret Warfare - Politics - The Atlantic

White Sangria

Someone told me that Sangria means cheap wine in Spanish.  Not true.   It's made with cheap wine, so maybe folks are referring to this when they think of Sangria.   It actually means "bloodletting".

The trick to a good Sangria is the Orange Liqueur or Cointreau.  If not available, then a cheap Triple Sec will do if you must, but just won't be as tasty.

1 750-ml bottle of CHEAP white wine such as Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc
1 can of sprite or other lemon-lime soda
1 cup orange juice
3/4 cup of Cointreau or other orange liqueur
2-3 Shots of Peach Schnapps
2 tablespoons grenadine
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
sugar to taste;  I use 4 tablespoons
1 apple thinly sliced, washed and unpeeled
1 orange thinly sliced, washed and unpeeled
2 lemons sliced, washed and unpeeled
1 lime sliced, washed and unpeeled
a few slices of finely chopped pineapple.
a few strawberries sliced
a few raspberries
ice
For an extra kick, add two shots of Vodka

Mix the booze, juices, soda, and sugar.  Add fruit and mix well.  Refrigerate and let soak for an hour or two before consuming.

The Sistine Chapel

What a great site!!!

Gui is a bit difficult to get used to, but very amazing.

 

http://www.vatican.va/various/cappelle/sistina_vr/index.html