Posts by cheffd

There’s no tea in it

There’s no tea in it

Today is a special day for us drinkers. It’s world gin day, national Rose(ay) day, and National Iced Tea Day....

Why so Bubbly Bub?

Why so Bubbly Bub?

In 1966, Don Ho had an international hit with the song “Tiny Bubbles”. After playing it about 1,000 times, he,...

I said Julep, not Tulip

I said Julep, not Tulip

When you reach a certain age, the hearing starts to deteriorate. We think people say one thing, when they really...

Memories come rushing up

Memories come rushing up

Pink Floyd had a greatly overlooked album in the 1980’s: The Final Cut, (Requiem for a post war dream). Most...

It’s a Bacchanalian Event

It’s a Bacchanalian Event

We made it, today is one of the most important days of the year to oenophiles. It’s national wine day....

You’ll Be Singing My Paloma

You’ll Be Singing My Paloma

People love margaritas. And, with Just cause. But, did you know the Margarita has a cousin that Mexican’s, generally, prefer?...

Remember the Mimosa today

Remember the Mimosa today

It’s may 16. Even though mother’s day was a couple days ago, there is still reason to celebrate. It’s national...

Don’t say Mutha’ to yo mama

Don’t say Mutha’ to yo mama

It’s the second Sunday in May. To the United States and dozens of other countries that means it’s mother’s day....

Avoid the Hombrew Tax

Avoid the Hombrew Tax

It’s May 7th. That means one thing: It’s national homebrew day. Actually, there are a few other holidays today as...

May the Fourth be Cinco

May the Fourth be Cinco

This is one of the most festive times of year. It’s the middle of Spring. Flowers are in full bloom....