In the kitchen with Chef Bell: Peninsula punch, summer sangria

In the kitchen with Chef Bell: Peninsula punch, summer sangria

by Chef Robert Bell Fruit, sugar, bubbles and alcohol. What’s not to like about punch or sangria. Punch was introduced to the English by East Indian workers during the 17th century. English documents from the 1600s describe punch as a Wassailing beverage, made with brandy or wine. The early  Wassail was flavored with clove, cinnamon or star anise and served warm during the winter months. Wassailing is the 12th night of Christmas tradition of goi…