Pastry

(6:25) If you haven’t yet tried Żubrówka (pronounced zhuh-BROOV-kuh), then you must try to find some immediately. Available in the United States since 2007, this brightly hued Polish vodka ... more >

(6:25) If you haven’t yet tried Żubrówka (pronounced zhuh-BROOV-kuh), then you must try to find some immediately. Available in the United States since 2007, this brightly hued Polish vodka boasts a one-of-a-kind flavor that guarantees to make you want to dance the polka. Once you bring a shot of Żubrówka to your lips, you'll notice the slightly sweet, caramel aroma. Take a sip and your suspicions are confirmed: this vodka is a delight. And the Z Martini will delight you even more. Adding dry and white vermouths to the mix brings out the complexities of the bison grass vodka. No garnish is necessary. Start sipping and praise its subtle flavors to all your martini-loving friends. Friends have suggested the drink tastes a little like flan or brown-sugar cookies. And Z Martinis accompany pigs in a blanket to a tee. Use either chicken-apple, or beef mini sausages. Traditionally in Polish cuisine, pigs in a blanket are made with cabbage wrapped around ground meat, rice, or mushrooms. These tasty dumplings are called Gołubki (go-WUHMB-key) and can be served as a main dish. We opt for the cocktail-party favorites wrapped in puff pastry because they are easy to handle, and dipping them in any type of mustard compliments the slight caramel sweetness of the Z Martini. < less

(6:54) Here's some puffed pastry appetizers my assistant and I grilled up on a recent rainy Saturday. The frozen pastry cups are cooked and filled with grilled chicken, avocado, lemon juic... more >

(6:54) Here's some puffed pastry appetizers my assistant and I grilled up on a recent rainy Saturday. The frozen pastry cups are cooked and filled with grilled chicken, avocado, lemon juice, roasted corn...and onion. You can see more at www.smokeindaeye.com. < less