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Stone Rose Cocktail

Posted on September 26, 2011 by

I wrote about this cocktail earlier this summer, shortly after I discovered it.  Now, thanks to my good friend Pete, it has a name.  He sort of informed me that that’s what it was called, so I really didn’t have … Continue reading →

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Summer Update and a Great Cocktail

Posted on August 1, 2011 by

First things first: The Cocktail I made a wonderful accidental discovery recently when making a Jack Rose. Ordinarily a Jack Rose is composed of: 1 1/2 ounce applejack 1/2 ounce lime juice 1/2 ounce grenadine Shaken, strained, garnished with lime … Continue reading →

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Gie her a Haggis!

Posted on January 25, 2011 by

I generally loathe organ meats but once a year, on January 25th, I’ll have a glass of Scotch and a plate—or at least a nibble—of haggis and bashed neeps for Burns Night, a celebration of the life and poetry of … Continue reading →

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Fresh Apple Juice With a Thwack

Posted on August 21, 2010 by

We happen to have a gigantic apple tree in our front yard.  I’m pretty sure they’re not supposed to live as long—or grow as tall—as this one has. Because it probably hasn’t been pruned in 50 years, this tree is … Continue reading →

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Catch me on Inspired Sips with Natalie Bovis

Posted on March 9, 2010 by

I get a chance to explain some of the basics about absinthe and demonstrate serving methods. They did a great job at making me look like I knew what I was talking about, considering what they had to work with.

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