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Palate cleanser ideas?

mtnrdredux_gw
9 years ago

Our monthly cooking club always does "Thanksgiving side dishes" in November. It's delicious but can skew rich and heavy (people reply indicating what they plan to bring, we have over a dozen coming so far).

I am planning on doing a festive Champagne cocktail of some sort, and a palate cleanser. When I think of the latter I immediately think of sorbet, but I gave away my ice cream maker (too tempting) and don't want to risk alternate methods not to mention transport not to mention it is November in New England.

Years ago a Japanese friend served an unusual (to me) course. No idea if it is Japanese but I can't find it on the internet and I have emailed her but not heard back. It was simple; chilled grapefruit sections (perhaps orange as well, not sure) steeped in Earl Grey tea.

Have you ever heard of such a thing? Would it be as simple as it sounds? I'd guess a soupcon of sugar was involved, though I recall it as quite bright and refreshing.

Any other favorites for this purpose?

Thank you in advance.

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