All That Sparkles Does Not Shine
Valentine’s Day is around the corner and I have to admit my mind is turning to a few cliches. Pink Paper Hearts. Deep Dark Chocolate. A Glass of Something Bubbly. I am not ashamed to admit it, but nothing says romance for me like Champagne. The wine industry has managed to convince us that it more »
Hot Toddy Cold Comfort
There is no denying we are in the depths of winter. You know, the dreaded “cold and flu” season. Even here in California, the night air is getting nippier, the days a bit shorter, and more than one person in my life is miserable and sniffly. Gone are lazy afternoons drifting into sultry evenings– sipping more »
Bartender Make Me Several Perfect Martinis
The Martini! The illustrious Martini. It It has a glamorous allure few cocktails can match. It achieves its special brand of alchemy by balancing the sharpness of juniper berries in excellent gin, with the earthy herbal qualities of good vermouth. The ratios are very important– and much discussed. Though Steve Allen may have famously quipped, more »
Everyone Loves Nog – Even Vegans!
Luckily this year there are more nogs for vegans and people with dairy allergies than ever before. You don’t have to use dairy to make a creamy drink. And you don’t have to break any eggs to make these nogs. This year the vegan nog players are the original Silk soy nog, a new soy more »
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