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Joy of Sake, cheaper than a trip to Japan.
Posted on August 21, 2010 | 6 CommentsLet’s face it – longing for a little romance or adventure is normal, but that trip to India, Spain or Japan is just, well, out of reach. But foodies (like... -
Margaritas to be celebrated
Posted on February 22, 2010 | 1 CommentIt’s national Margarita Day. Did you know that? I thought National Margarita day fell sometime in May…maybe the 5th of May perhaps? Bizarre, really, that it would be in FEBRUARY.... -
Drinks to share with your Valentine: #4 Champagne
Posted on February 5, 2010 | 2 CommentsI felt elegant just holding the bottle. The sanguine heft of the mysteriously dark glass piqued my curiosity. “That is a really nice bottle of Champagne. He must really like... -
Mad about Martinis
Posted on December 29, 2009 | No CommentsWhile everyone is toasting the birth of a new year with Champagne or Sparkling Wine, I have always gravitated towards the Martini on this occasion. I think I first started... -
Waissail like its 1899
Posted on December 17, 2009 | No CommentsI love that that the word “wassail” is both a verb and a noun, sort of like the word “party”, in fact EXACTLY like that. The beverage (of noun notoriety)... -
Champagne good for the soul (and the heart)
Posted on December 14, 2009 | 2 CommentsChampagne has a dignified history that begins with the Romans and is enhanced by the discovery that it is actually good for the heart. -
Hold’n my noggin…my egg nog(gin)
Posted on December 14, 2009 | No CommentsWith or without the booze, eggnog, creamy and whipped is a must-have holiday calorie laden libation. The combination of eggs, milk, sugar, cream, cinnamon and nutmeg together with a boozy...