by Brian | Sep 2, 2010 | Cookbook Reviews, Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
Suzen is crocheting and she’s pulling on the yarn so fast it’s making a purring sound. There is a serious look on her face. “What’s wrong?” I ask. “Nothing,” she says, not looking up. Well, something is wrong and I have to help. Suzen was recently diagnosed with PAD....
by Suzi | Jul 5, 2010 | Cookbook Reviews, Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
When I make cocktails, my patience varies with the season. On a winter’s night with nowhere to go, I don’t mind taking my time creating a demanding beverage that requires multiple steps with finely tune ingredients. On a hot summer night, when I don’t want to mess...
by Brian | Mar 1, 2010 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
Sometimes I am a bartender, finding an interesting recipe and following its directions to a tee. And other times I become a mixologist, treating my home bar like a chemistry lab. My mixology moments come when I simply want something different, or when what I just made...
