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by Brian | Nov 6, 2012 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
It’s Election Day, and night, in the USA. The race is tight, tensions are high, and the results may take forever. Time to drink. I’ve gone to the web to find the latest creations that are intense, interesting, and — if necessary — can be made in volume to either...
by Brian | Nov 1, 2012 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
It’s true fall and your farmers market is abundant with fruit, particularly apples and pears. I have this love/hate relationship with pears that cannot be solved. When good, a pear is the best fruit possible. Of course, a pear is at its peak for all of 90...
by Brian | Oct 31, 2012 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
Fall is upon us. Fruit abounds and there are many ways to use it. “I’m going to make this so we can deglaze with it. Think of the flavors,” I said. “That would be flambe,” Suzen rebutted. “I’m not setting fire to this,”...
by Brian | Oct 28, 2012 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary
If you are throwing a party, like a Halloween party, here’s a way to spice up the beverages. Add a swizzle stick that evokes fear, concern, or a giggle. The one shown here uses lime slices, maraschino cherries and cloves. Arrange the pieces...
by Brian | Oct 27, 2012 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary
UPDATE: As of October 30, 2012. I did make this punch and my daughter-in-law had an immediate comment: “Too kiddie like.” She was not happy. I added 2 more cups of Triple Sec. After that she was laughing and I never heard another negative word. My...
by Brian | Oct 26, 2012 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
“No.” Suzen was pretty certain. “Yes.” I wanted to do this. How can you not blog a recipe with honey-flavored whipped cream. “NO.” “Please?” “^&%^$#*&^^%&^*&((, No, Brian.” Suzen was...
