Recipe Card
St. Germain Cocktail
We love the summer for backyard barbecues, weekend escapes, and most of all, refreshing drinks. If you want to impress your friends with a delicious cocktail (or treat yourself to one) that’s quick…
Monthly Archives: July 2012
-
-
New & Approved
Charbay “S” Hop Flavored Whiskey
If someone asked me to recommend an unconventional distillery, Charbay would be at the top of my list. The Karakasevic family comes from a long history of alcoholic-beverage production, dating back to…
-
Pairings
Soft-Shell Crab & Rosé
To me one the of the best summer pairings is rosé wine and soft-shell crab. However, I have a specific preparation that really speaks to a healthier lifestyle without compromising on flavor….
-
Booze For Thought
Sip on This: Not All Rieslings Are Sweet
Hello all… How are you? Have you heard? Not all Rieslings are sweet. Actually, most Rieslings are dry (low in sugar). They have traditionally been made dry. The country that made them…
-
Recipe Card
Reclaiming Tomato Pie From an Onslaught of Mayonnaise & Cheese
Now, I’m not afraid of mayonnaise, but I do shudder a bit at the thought of a traditional tomato pie. I’m talking about the version with globs of mayo and an overgenerous portion…
-
New & Approved
New & Approved: Industry City Distillery # 2 Vodka
It’s not every day you taste a Brooklyn-made vodka made from sugar beets! This one-of-a-kind spirit was created by “a printmaking biological engineer and science nerd; a machinist with a bent for…
-
Recipe Card
Pea & Mint Soup with Lemon Crème Fraiche
Soup often finds itself on the appetizer section of every restaurant menu. For once, I think it deserves to be in the spotlight! There’s nothing better than eating a complex, bright and…
-
Spirits Geek
What is The Terroir of a Spirit?
The other day I was sipping a rum that boasted of its unique terroir…limestone mountains, unique sugarcane strain, special climatic differences. It was an interesting and very unique rum, but it didn’t…