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IMBB #15: Riesling Fruit Salad!
May 22, 2005
EXT. VALLEY HOUSE--LARGE BACKYARD--LATE AFTERNOON
Matt is hosting a rousing barbecue of LA's young and swanky crowd. PARTY GUESTS mingle by the barbecue pit that has been dug in one corner of the yard. Caryn and Winnie hang out near a table of salads, taking in the scene. Given the recent heat wave, they are appropriately dressed in cool linen.
Matt leads a tall, gorgeous BLOND WOMAN over to Caryn and Winnie. Her sparkling blouse and high heels might be better suited for cocktail hour, but she wears it well.
MATT
Caryn, Winnie. This is Lisa.
The ladies exchange greetings as Lisa scoots other plates aside to put down her colorful pasta salad.
CARYN
That looks very tasty, Lisa.
LISA
Thanks. I actually can't eat it, though. I'm a carb-free vegan.
Caryn and Winnie share a look.
MATT
Caryn, what did you bring?
She points to her molded fruit salad, where peaches and pears glisten under a pale gold gelatin.
CARYN
It has a late-harvest riesling in it.
LISA
Ohhh, a jello salad. I liked those when I was a kid. How cute.
Caryn's eyes narrow as she opens her mouth to respond, but Matt jumps in.
MATT
You must be thirsty, Lisa. Let's go get a drink.
Lisa nods and heads towards the beverage table. Matt whispers back toward Caryn and Winnie.
MATT (CONT'D)
Hot day, huh?
He winks just as he is enveloped in a small crowd.
WINNIE
A carb-free vegan? What the heck does she eat?
Vic sneaks up behind Winnie.
VIC
Who are you two critiquing now?
Winnie links her arm into her fiance's.
WINNIE
Are y'all ready to go? I'm tired already.
CARYN
Yeah, I have an early flight tomorrow.
Winnie pretends to pout at the thought. By the drinks, Matt leans in to whisper something into Lisa's ear, causing her to break out in a high-pitched squeal of a laugh.
CARYN (CONT'D)
I don't think we need to say goodbye. Let's go.
EXT. FREEWAY--NEXT MORNING
A stretch limosine idles in the left lane of a jam-packed freeway that simply does not move.
INT. LIMO
Caryn and Mr. R. sit quietly on opposite ends of the plush car. She hugs her bag to her chest and watches traffic creep by as Mr. R. reads a book. After a moment, he sighs and snaps the book closed to examine the traffic situation.
MR. R.
I won't miss this.
CARYN
I think we all need a little break from this city.
The traffic starts to pick up for no apparent reason and in little time they are breezing down the freeway, finally on their way...
Riesling Fruit Salad
2 small peaches, peeled and sliced
1 pear, peeled and sliced
2 apricots, sliced
1/2 pint raspberries
1/2 pint blueberries
3 envelopes unflavored gelatin
2 TB. sugar
3 cups white grape juice
2 cups riesling, preferrably late harvest**
1. In small saucepan, sprinkle gealtin over 1 cup grape juice. Let stand 2-3 minutes. Stir in sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring often until granules are completely dissolved. Remove from heat. Pour into a large bowl. Add remaining grape juice and wine.
2. Place bowl over a larger bowl half-filled with ice water. Let stand about 20 minutes or until gelatin starts to thicken, stirring occasionally. Whisk gelatin to form bubbles throughout. Stir in fruit. Remove from ice bath and pour into 8-10 cup mold. Refrigerate at least 8 hours until firm.
3. Place a plate upside down on top of mold. Invert onto plate. If gelatin does not release, dip mold up to rim in warm water for 5 seconds before inverting.
Serves 12.
**Sparkling grape juice can be substituted for a non-alcoholic version.
Posted by Caryn at May 22, 2005 06:15 AM | Printable Version | Recipe Only
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Comments
I am hooked on your blog! I never watch serial TV shows, but this story line with Caryn has me coming back to see what's happening. But I must say that your recipes are also terrific. I'm not a complete wine novice, but I don't know how to identify a "late harvest" Reisling. Any suggestions?
Posted by: bluepoppy at May 22, 2005 10:43 AM
Sadly I experienced some problems in the past, when I tried to make desserts with gelatine and (maybe too much) alcohol... Your cake-shaped fruit-salad looks perfect! Fantastic picture :)
Posted by: Nicky at May 22, 2005 10:46 AM
Of course the salad is gorgeous - what else!
I'm excited for Caryn and can't wait to see how she does on the set.
Posted by: Nic at May 22, 2005 12:50 PM
Hi Caryn - this looks beautiful and really fruity! I actually made a white wine mousse for IMBB, but didn't have time to write a post about it. This salad must be perfect for the end of a summer meal.
Posted by: keiko at May 22, 2005 02:15 PM
Riesling fruit salad (1), tall, blond, carb-free vegans (0)
Gorgeous salad!
Posted by: elise at May 22, 2005 03:41 PM
Just beautiful, Caryn...
Posted by: Moira at May 22, 2005 03:44 PM
Hi Caryn, Your shots look so professional. That fruit salad looks delicious, probably because of the wine.... Love your blog!!
Posted by: Pam at May 23, 2005 08:16 PM
Hi Caryn,
Just found your site, and I love it! The combination of great recipes & pictures and the screenwriting format is brilliant. I look forward to reading more!
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at May 25, 2005 08:31 AM
Thanks, Bluepoppy! A late-harvest wine is one that includes grapes that were harvested later than usual...meaning the sugar content goes up. Thus, the wine is sweeter and usually served with dessert.
Nicky, I haven't had a problem making this salad with wine...I've made it a couple times. Maybe the grape juice stabilizes it a bit?
Keiko, I understand about getting posts up. It's harder than one things...the cooking is the easy part!
Thanks, all! I appreciate the positive feedback. Encourages me to get another post up!!
Posted by: caryn at May 26, 2005 02:25 PM