The Emmy’s are on Monday. I know it’s not as prestigious as the Academy Awards, but I’m a big TV fan. (I actually prefer it over the silver screen.) So, every year I get some Chinese Food and watch the show. While I usually have a glass of wine or beer with dinner, this year,… Continue reading Tuxedo Cocktail
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Seventh Heaven Cocktail
I love history. I love the stories that make up who we are and where we (or our favorite cocktails) came from. It’s always fun to unearth how some unknown bartender in a dive bar in East Poopachuck, Vermont created a drink we’re still imbibing 100 years later. It’s a delight to lounge in my… Continue reading Seventh Heaven Cocktail
Cherry Sherry Cobbler
It’s cherry season and if you follow this blog, you know that I love cherries. While I love all types of cherries from Bings to Rainiers, I wait all year for one specific type of cherry: the Tartarian. Tartarians are a big, deep red, plump, sweet cherry that are unlike anything else out there. They’re… Continue reading Cherry Sherry Cobbler
Paloma
Cinco de Mayo is a week from Saturday, which means it’s time to break out the tequila and limes. That’s right, it’s time for a margarita or two, and there’s no better time to imbibe them then on one of the biggest Mexican holidays around. While food is an important part of the holiday (I… Continue reading Paloma
Damn-the-Weather Cocktail
The first day of spring may have been Wednesday, but it’s still cold and wet outside. For the past few days it’s been in the 50’s and pouring here in Los Angeles. Mammoth closed early yesterday because the ski resort got five feet of fresh snow in just one day. Meanwhile, the Midwest is about… Continue reading Damn-the-Weather Cocktail
Apple Blossom Cocktail
My favorite time of year is the spring and summer because that’s when all the great fruits are in season. You’ve got peaches, plums, cherries and strawberries. But just because those stone fruits aren’t available doesn’t mean I’m out of fruit options. As a matter of fact now is prime apple season. While apples are… Continue reading Apple Blossom Cocktail
Seelbach Cocktail
Sunday is the Academy Awards, and if you’re anything like me, you’ve already got your plans all set. I used to get together with my mom, order in Chinese and watch from the opening monologue all the way to best picture. But these days I tend to party it up. We’ll invite a few people… Continue reading Seelbach Cocktail
Capitol Hill Bean Soup
It’s finally been cold here in the South Bay. I mean, like 40’s cold. Now, I know that may not seem cold in other parts of the country, but here in Southern California, that’s downright frigid. So, when it’s that cold I look for hot, comforting foods; things like chili or casseroles or hearty, thick… Continue reading Capitol Hill Bean Soup
Good Luck Cocktail
When I was growing up, my dad worked on the 48th floor of the Bank of America building in San Francisco. Out his window was a beautiful view of the city. You could see everything from the Transamerica Pyramid to the Bay Bridge, including China Town. Since he had such a great view, every year… Continue reading Good Luck Cocktail
Fair & Warmer Cocktail
I’m a huge fan of Instagram. I love looking at all the pictures and discovering a story, a beautiful vintage piece of clothing or some tasty recipes for both food and cocktail. But sometimes it’s not just about the pictures. Sometimes, the pictures become a challenge. A gauntlet is thrown and then it’s up to… Continue reading Fair & Warmer Cocktail
Keltic Smash
Now that we’re into January, it’s time for me to go back to two of my favorite liquors: bourbon and whiskey. I always like to drink those brown liquors when the temperature dips and down comes the rain. But whiskey isn’t the only thing that comes back when those clouds roll in. All types of… Continue reading Keltic Smash