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Robert St. John

Restaurateur, author, enthusiastic traveler, & world-class eater.

Lava Lamps

In a medium bowl, stir together the gelatin mix and boiling water until completely dissolved, about 2 minutes. Stir in vodka. Pour the liquid into small paper cups or portion cups. Chill until set, at least 2 hours. Pour champagne into glasses. Break up the gelatin with a fork, and pour into a glass ofContinue reading “Lava Lamps”

Larry’s Super Summer Sours

Place lemonade concentrate, brandy, whiskey, cherries, and cherry juice in a blender. Fill with ice.  Blend. Serve immediately garnished with an orange slice and a cherry.

Episcopalian Punch

Combine all except soda water. Add soda just before serving. Yield: one gallon

Catholic Punch

Mix two cups of the wine with the sugar to dissolve. Combine all into a large punch bowl.

Baptist Punch

Combine first five ingredients, mix well. Just before serving add ginger ale.

Sin Bread

Preheat oven to 350. Using a sharp knife, remove a large slice from the top of the bread loaf Then cut out the center of the loaf, leaving a bowl with a 2-3” thickness of bread around the edges. Dice the bread removed from the center into 1 1 /2-inchcubes. Place the bread bowl, theContinue reading “Sin Bread”