An Ode to the Manhattan (and My Mom)

by | Jun 26, 2013 | Assorted

Is there a more perfect cocktail than the Manhattan? If my mom were alive, she would be 70 today. She was a lifelong Manhattan drinker, consuming one every evening. There was no measuring or straining. You threw about 2 parts of cheap American whiskey and 1 part of...

An Ode to the Manhattan (and My Mom)

by | Jun 26, 2013 | Assorted

Is there a more perfect cocktail than the Manhattan? If my mom were alive, she would be 70 today. She was a lifelong Manhattan drinker, consuming one every evening. There was no measuring or straining. You threw about 2 parts of cheap American whiskey and 1 part of...

Strawberry Basil Negroni

by | May 27, 2013 | health

Strawberry Basil Negroni I hesitate to call this a Negroni because I’m a purist, and this strays a bit, but here goes. Also, I like my drinks on the larger size. 2 Fresh, Local Strawberries 1 tsp Turbinado Sugar 3 basil leaves 3 dsh Outerbridge’s Sherry...

Why We Celebrate

by | May 27, 2013 | health

I hope that everyone has a fun Memorial Day. Regardless of your thoughts on war and the military, please take a moment to think about why you’re home, working the grill with family and friends. Thank you to all that serve/served in our military