Anyone know what those doily covers are to put over jugs of sangria?
Aug 1st, 2004, 06:22 AM
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Anyone know what those doily covers are to put over jugs of sangria?
We were at a dinner party and the host had these wonderful round lacy covers with coloured beads all around the bottom for weight. She used them to cover the top of the sangria jug so the bugs wouldn't fly into them. I thought they would make a marvelous gift. I am travelling to Spain in Sept. and wonder if there's a place there I can get some? My host said she got them when she was in London. Even if I knew what their "official" name was, I might be able to find them in a catalogue on line. Thanks.
Aug 1st, 2004, 06:29 AM
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In the best interests of taste I think it is best that you don't try to find these things. No quality stores in London would carry them - perhaps markets such as Camden or worse might have such items.
Aug 1st, 2004, 06:36 AM
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Obviously, I have no idea what town or city in Canada you live in, but my guess is that you could find one of those lacy covers (whose name I don't know either, unfortunately) in one of the ethnic neighborhoods. The covers are used in Italy as well.
Aug 1st, 2004, 08:40 AM
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I guess mk would rather have flies in his/her Sangria. I think it's a great idea.
I did a google search on "sangria keep flies out" and found out about "tapas" - food, like slices of bread or meat, originally put on top of the Sangria to keep the flies out. From the Spanish word "tapar" which means to cover. And this idea has evolved into tapas - appetizer-type food served with Sangria.
But I couldn't find any cloth ones.
I did a google search on "sangria keep flies out" and found out about "tapas" - food, like slices of bread or meat, originally put on top of the Sangria to keep the flies out. From the Spanish word "tapar" which means to cover. And this idea has evolved into tapas - appetizer-type food served with Sangria.
But I couldn't find any cloth ones.
Aug 1st, 2004, 09:15 AM
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I was able to pull up a few pictures of what you're describing. I did a google search for "pitcher cover" and "beaded doilies".
Looks like you could make them if you're a crafty kind of person.
Looks like you could make them if you're a crafty kind of person.
Aug 1st, 2004, 09:19 AM
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Not sure about shipping but a great british institute Lakeland do this kind of thing. www.lakelandlimited.com Product search on 5758 or 5722 or 5788 or 5715.
Aug 1st, 2004, 09:28 AM
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welcome back m_kingdom2. The dinner party we attended was al fresco and such fun. The ones you attend must be incredibly dull if one can't even cover their jugs of water/wine etc. while dining outdoors. Or perhaps dining outdoors is also in poor taste.
Anyways, I too did some further searching and found ones similar to the ones I described on http://www.virtualtea.com/vt/accoutlace.html
Anyways, I too did some further searching and found ones similar to the ones I described on http://www.virtualtea.com/vt/accoutlace.html
Aug 1st, 2004, 09:56 AM
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Dining "al fresco" is very pleasant indeed. However, white/rosé wine should be kept in the bottle which in turn rests in an ice bucket (mixed water and ice for more effective chilling), red wine that doesn't require decanting should remain in the bottle, perhaps with the cork kept in to deter persistant insects. Red wine that is decanted (and this should be done several hours in advance) can rest in a decanter with stopper (after breathing). Champagne should rest in an ice (with a stopper) bowl. As for sangria, not to my tastes. If you're having cocktails, these should always be made "fresh" and not allowed to sit around. If you must have jugs, a little insect isn't going to kill you - light citronella candles which usually do the trick!
Aug 1st, 2004, 10:32 AM
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Have you just not uncorked a good bottle of wine out on the balcony or patio with out all the fore thought involved and just enjoyed?
Perhaps for a elegant dinner party I may let the "wine breath" and chill at the appropriae temps, etc..
Relax and Enjoy Life even if little doilies are included...
Perhaps for a elegant dinner party I may let the "wine breath" and chill at the appropriae temps, etc..
Relax and Enjoy Life even if little doilies are included...
Aug 1st, 2004, 10:36 AM
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My dear, if it's just a few people, an ice bucket is really no problem. If one has a relaxed drink on the terrace "with out" an ice bucket the wine will be far too warm to enjoy.
If I fancy some champagne on the terrace, I'll open it, pour it and put it back in the refridgerator - again no hassle. Whats the fun in drinking warm wine when it should be chilled?
If I fancy some champagne on the terrace, I'll open it, pour it and put it back in the refridgerator - again no hassle. Whats the fun in drinking warm wine when it should be chilled?
Aug 1st, 2004, 10:46 AM
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m_kingdom2:
I'm shocked, absolutely shocked!
That should be "refrigerator" (generic term) or "Fridgidair" (trade name) or "fridge" (shortened from the above but probably too close to the vernacular for your taste), but never, never "refridgerator."
I'm shocked, absolutely shocked!
That should be "refrigerator" (generic term) or "Fridgidair" (trade name) or "fridge" (shortened from the above but probably too close to the vernacular for your taste), but never, never "refridgerator."
