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...
by Brian | Dec 17, 2011 | Recipes
This post is from last year, but I wanted to give new readers a chance for the experience of a lifetime. This eggnog is exceptionally rich and satisfying. Try this once, and you’ll never turn back to conventional recipes or that store-bought stuff again. Nothing...
by Brian | Nov 10, 2011 | Recipes
“Please. Today. Before I come back.” There was a desperate tone Suzen’s voice. She was off to the grocery store to stock up for a Sunday dinner party. She would be bringing home lots of items that needed a spot in the refrigerator. There was no room at the inn. Or in...
by Brian | Oct 27, 2011 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
It can be a bit of a challenge to come up with a flavorful cocktail in short order. A bartender is trained to do it, but at home we tend to move a bit slower. If you want a cool beverage, now and...
