by Brian | Feb 8, 2012 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
Whack. Bam. Crunch. It’s a melody that has been occurring periodically in our kitchen. “Don’t hurt the marble.” Suzen is very protective of her counter top. I’m protective of my plastic quart container. My fridge always has a quart of...
by Brian | Feb 3, 2012 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
Here’s another beverage idea, targeted especially to anyone hosting a Super Bowl party. This is a non-alcoholic treat that few of us ever make: limeade. When I saw this recipe in James Peterson’s new Kitchen Simple I wanted to try it immediately. Peterson is the...
by Brian | Feb 2, 2012 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
This weekend will find many of us giving or attending parties. Long parties. That Super Bowl stretches for four hours. During that...
by Brian | Jan 29, 2012 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
Brian’s Frozen Mango Daiquiri Ingredients [for one drink]: 2 ounces white rum 1 ounce mango nectar Juice of one lime or one lemon [tarter or sweeter as you desire] 1 ounce citrus sugar syrup Preparation:...
by Brian | Jan 24, 2012 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
Cucumbers are wonderfully versatile and refreshing. The flavor is unmatched for vivacious clarity. And while it once was a summer food alone,...
by Brian | Dec 29, 2011 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
“What are you going to make for cocktails?” Suzen asked. “I don’t know yet,” I said. No panic. I had two hours to figure it out. “And you need to clean out the refrigerator, too. Please.” The please was intense. We were about to have a dinner party and the...
