Mmmm, breakfast. What appeals to the mouth and stomach at the early hour when the birds are singing and the sun’s rays are spraying over the horizon? Something starchy, like toast? Perhaps some protein — eggs and bacon sound right.Continue readingThe Bloody Mary: An Unlikely Breakfast of Champions
Comcast cable was knocked out by 90-something degree heat. No TV, no phone, no Inter-tubes (except via cell). So, might as well make a Dark and Stormy (3 ounces of rum, 3 or 4 ounces of Ginger Beer, and limeContinue readingDark and Stormy Made With Maui Dark Rum
The last time we wrote of this cocktail (here), we encourage the use of Gosling’s Black Seal Rum. While this is a splendid choice, there are other options. Maui Dark Rum, made by Haleakala Distillers, is a terrific option. (Rating ****1/2)Continue readingTonight’s Tipple: A Dark and Stormy
It has been a grand day—we worked hard, jogged 45 minutes in the blazing midday heat, and prepared a fine dinner of corn-black bean salad and ciabbatas topped with olive oil, mozzarella, tomato, and basil. (Heineken and Stella Artois pairedContinue readingTonight’s Tipple: A Dark and Stormy
The New York Times has a February 22, 2012 post that is a real head-scratcher. And teeth-gritter. It involves a fellow (Martin Doudoroff) who has put up this website, http://oldfashioned101.com/, which claims to provide the original and correct recipe for the Old Fashioned.Continue readingThe Original Recipe for the Old Fashioned Cocktail?