This wretch was in Calvados, where he sold himself to Wimpfen. From Wordnik.com. [News Report] Reference
They make here a liquor called Calvados, which when it attains. From Wordnik.com. [France and the Republic A Record of Things Seen and Learned in the French Provinces During the 'Centennial' Year 1889] Reference
Though the Calvados was the chosen home of M. Guizot, it was not his birthplace. From Wordnik.com. [France and the Republic A Record of Things Seen and Learned in the French Provinces During the 'Centennial' Year 1889] Reference
Some of the best apple brandy comes from from Calvados, which is region within Normandy. From Wordnik.com. [Infinite Monkeys - "...a sparkly blog..." - James Lileks] Reference
In describing the old-custom-loving people of Lower Normandy, a writer on "Calvados," in 1884-5, thus refers to the season of Christmas and. From Wordnik.com. [Christmas: Its Origin and Associations Together with Its Historical Events and Festive Celebrations During Nineteen Centuries] Reference
And don't forget distilled wines such as Calvados (apple brandy), schnapps, Cointreau, and Benedictine. From Wordnik.com. [NPR Topics: News] Reference
Calvados, 7½ m. from the English Channel and 149 m. From Wordnik.com. [Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 4 "Bulgaria" to "Calgary"] Reference
Have a glass of Calvados and watch the pumpkins grow. From Wordnik.com. [Beth Arnold: Letter From Paris: Urban Gardens] Reference
Calvados, he wrote, "is the best alcohol in the world.". From Wordnik.com. [The summer sun distilled] Reference
"Good Calvados is never sold legally," Liebling maintained. From Wordnik.com. [The summer sun distilled] Reference
Finding the charm in Calvados, the apple brandy from Normandy. From Wordnik.com. [The summer sun distilled] Reference
Cook for 2 minutes, then sprinkle the Calvados over the rabbit. From Wordnik.com. [Recipe: How to Cook Braised Rabbit] Reference
Ignite the Calvados with a long-necked lighter (off the stove). From Wordnik.com. [Recipe: How to Cook Braised Rabbit] Reference
Add Calvados, remove from heat, and ignite brandy to burn off alcohol. From Wordnik.com. [Brussels Sprouts] Reference
Some people go to Normandy and bring back Calvados, war memorabilia, or cheese. From Wordnik.com. [01/02/2007] Reference
Add 2 Tbsp of the Calvados, and cook for 1-2 minutes, until the pan is almost dry. From Wordnik.com. [Butternut Squash Soup with Apple Confit] Reference
Add Calvados and flame to cook off the alcohol -- swirl gently while alcohol flames. From Wordnik.com. [Soup & Sandwich] Reference
The best aspect of Normandy, though, may be the apple brandy of its Calvados region!. From Wordnik.com. [Conning the city of angels] Reference
We remember well the Calvados stories, and those of langostines, to name just a few. From Wordnik.com. [R.W. Apple Jr.: In Memoriam - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com] Reference
Plus, artisanal California cheeses, and a very tasty Calvados sauce on the pork loin. From Wordnik.com. [Kenneth Hite's Journal] Reference
Oh, the local LCBO didn't have Aramagnac sp? so I used some Calvados I had lying around. From Wordnik.com. [It's Ok to Love it THIS Much!] Reference
I would drop the vanilla and cinnamon and instead use a couple of tablespoons of Calvados. From Wordnik.com. [The Volokh Conspiracy » I Want It! Now!] Reference
If you have never had Calvados in your life, I would recommend that you at least try it once. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2006-12-01] Reference
Unlike nearly everything else from Normandy, these cookies contain no Calvados, and no apples. From Wordnik.com. [From Normandy, Without Apples] Reference
It serves Norman cuisine, which often features Calvados, and I also recommend the house cognac. From Wordnik.com. [September/Paris] Reference
Calvados Castle in Normandy, France was built on the ruins of an unidentified earlier building. From Wordnik.com. [2007 December | Scary For Kids] Reference
Stir in mustard, lemon juice or Calvados, if you're using them, then taste and adjust seasoning. From Wordnik.com. [Recipe of the Day: Twice-Cooked Pork Tenderloin - Bitten Blog - NYTimes.com] Reference
Happy you had a good time Calvados--god I remember the first time I was introduced to that drink. From Wordnik.com. [Je fait 'un mini break'] Reference
He had drunk a small glass of Calvados and had just stopped himself in time from ordering another. From Wordnik.com. [Maigret and the Madwoman—Simenon, Georges - 100]
They're fewer & fewer every year, but they keep coming back to honor those who never left Calvados. From Wordnik.com. [D plus 65] Reference
The monuments at Caen include one to the natives of Calvados killed in 1870 and 1871 and one to the lawyer. From Wordnik.com. [Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 4 "Bulgaria" to "Calgary"] Reference
He is Conseiller Général of Calvados, and market day, in a provincial town, is an excellent occasion for seeing one's electors. From Wordnik.com. [Chateau and Country Life in France] Reference
Most of the tables in the dining room were unoccupied, though there were one or two of his colleagues lingering over coffee and Calvados. From Wordnik.com. [Maigret and the Headless Corpse]
ScottRock: This and add Calvados or rum, preferably Calvados. sj. From Wordnik.com. [Balloon Juice] Reference
Calvados, twice-distilled, aged brandy, packs a punch in drinks and in cold-weather cooking. From Wordnik.com. [Serious Eats] Reference
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