"Too much of anything is bad, but too much of good whiskey is barely enough." - Mark Twain
We couldn't agree more. We like nothing else than to enjoy a good glass of whisky, and to listen to some Dust Brothers. Sitting before us
Archive for December, 2010
Bruichladdich Octomore 02.2 Orpheus: That’s a Mouthful!
by Jason Lightner on December 29th, 2010 | Liquor
We begin our journey at a smoky glass desk, where sprawled out before us lies a box with two jars in it. The box comes courtesy of Master of Malt, a company specializing in the retail distribution of whisky. Printed on the side of this box is a quote in an Olde English font.
We couldn't agree more. We like nothing else than to enjoy a good glass of whisky, and to listen to some Dust Brothers. Sitting before us
We couldn't agree more. We like nothing else than to enjoy a good glass of whisky, and to listen to some Dust Brothers. Sitting before us
Full Sail Brewing, Wassail
by J Frazzetta on December 27th, 2010 | Beer
Bottle/Tap: Bottle
Not all winter beers have to be porters or imperial stouts. It is possible to have a full favored beer that isn’t the color of night: enter the wassail. Wassail is a traditional beverage that has an interesting history. The term itself is most associated with that carol that is to help ring in the New Year as opposed to Christmas. There are many brewers that put out a fine wassail but I wanted to try a new company and see if Full Sail was any different.
For the most part, this style of beer has a
Not all winter beers have to be porters or imperial stouts. It is possible to have a full favored beer that isn’t the color of night: enter the wassail. Wassail is a traditional beverage that has an interesting history. The term itself is most associated with that carol that is to help ring in the New Year as opposed to Christmas. There are many brewers that put out a fine wassail but I wanted to try a new company and see if Full Sail was any different.
For the most part, this style of beer has a
Wow Your Friends Without Breaking the Bank
by Maria Glade on December 24th, 2010 | Pressed for Thought, Wine
I have made it my mission in life to debunk that myth that French wines are expensive and intimidating, and I rely on the wines of Southwest France to do that. While not all wines from this region show the same quality, generally speaking, if you trust your wine-monger, this is a region that delivers a lot more than the price tag might suggest.
Last night, at Gracie’s in Providence, I enjoyed a lovely roasted wild sea bass atop a lofty bed of greens and pureed parsnips, with which I selected a glass of 2009 Chateau d’Oupia from Minervois. First,
Last night, at Gracie’s in Providence, I enjoyed a lovely roasted wild sea bass atop a lofty bed of greens and pureed parsnips, with which I selected a glass of 2009 Chateau d’Oupia from Minervois. First,
Ginger Dazzle
by MPK on December 22nd, 2010 | Cocktails, Sparkling
As hard as it may be to believe, 2010 is nearing its end. Of course, that means that its time to welcome 2011 with celebrations of all sorts. If you have chosen to stay home or attend a party at someone else's home, why not make (or bring) a cocktail that has the right amount of sparkle for this occasion?
The Ginger Dazzle from Kilimanjaro Foods, Inc. was the winning cocktail from our New Year's Eve cocktail contest. It was a tough choice with ten excellent recipes that had flavorful ingredients and beautiful garnishes. When the votes were tallied,
The Ginger Dazzle from Kilimanjaro Foods, Inc. was the winning cocktail from our New Year's Eve cocktail contest. It was a tough choice with ten excellent recipes that had flavorful ingredients and beautiful garnishes. When the votes were tallied,
Brewer’s Best Friend
by J Frazzetta on December 20th, 2010 | Beer
Our friends at Smithwick’s Brewing were nice enough to send me an early Christmas present: a 5 gallon brewing kit. If you’ve been reading my posts for the last year, you know that I have experimented with home brewing using a Mr. Beer kit and I’ve had some pretty good results. Well, now I’m stepping up from the minors and this kit is going to help me.
Smithwick’s Brewing is celebrating 300 years of the brewing tradition and to show their appreciation to the process of making beer, they sent out kits to some lucky folks with one simple hitch: go
Smithwick’s Brewing is celebrating 300 years of the brewing tradition and to show their appreciation to the process of making beer, they sent out kits to some lucky folks with one simple hitch: go
