by Brian | Aug 5, 2019 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
Lavender syrup is a boon for those of us who drink. Drink either alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages. You can buy lavender syrup — Monin makes a fine product — but there really is nothing better than homemade. With no chemicals, no preservatives. The recipe is...
by Brian | Sep 28, 2018 | Recipes
Growing up in Oregon in the 19502, there were only three Sunday breakfasts: Pancakes Waffles with Defrosted Frozen Strawberries French Toast My mom was partial to pancakes, so most Sundays she talked about the effort making batter. Maybe, maybe once a month...
by Brian | Sep 8, 2018 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
“That’s not an orange,” my wife said to me. “It’s a grapefruit.” “No,” I informed here, “these are big Valencia oranges. The sign in the store said so.” “Trust me.” “Orange, I tell...
by Brian | Sep 7, 2018 | Recipes, Syrups
Fall is the time for the all too short Concord Grape season. Unlike other grape varietals, this is a New England specialty that is on our store shelves for just a few weeks. When they appear, it is imperative to enjoy them every way possible. This syrup is lovely...
by Brian | Aug 13, 2018 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
Often when I post a cocktail recipe, you’ll see a reference to simple syrup. It’s a bartender’s favorite trick: a splash of simple syrup can be as important an ingredient as that lime or lemon juice. I always have simple syrup in my margaritas and someone tasting them...
