Posts by cheffd

Fix it with a screwdriver

Fix it with a screwdriver

Lately, it’s been all about “artisanal” mixed drinks. Everything needs to involve muddling with herbs, exotic fruits, and even foams...

Lager by any other name

Lager by any other name

It’s back again. Today is national Lager day. It’s time to celebrate everyone’s favorite bottom fermented Malt beverage. Most people,...

Lighting the fires of reclamation

Lighting the fires of reclamation

It’s the 25th day of Kislev. And, we all know what that means, even if we don’t know what Kislev...

Can we be Franc here?

Can we be Franc here?

Ah, the world of Wine. To some it’s just red or white. To others it’s a lifelong obsession full of...

Watch for crossing Mousse

Watch for crossing Mousse

The 80’s were famous for some dubious things. And, mousse is definitely one of them. It was in everyone’s hair,...

Don’t thank anyone today

Don’t thank anyone today

Well, it’s America’s first made up holiday today. We call it Thanksgiving day. But, why do we have to pick...

We’ll Serve some wine before its time

We’ll Serve some wine before its time

Orson Wells, once an icon of film, theatre and radio had a resounding baritone voice that exuded confidence and authority....

It’s the Favorite hour

It’s the Favorite hour

Today is national Happy hour day. This is actually a marketing ploy to get you drunk enough to spend more...

Don’t lose your Tempranillo

Don’t lose your Tempranillo

In 1979, the Band XTC recorded a song that ended up on the B side of a single from the...

Merlot is decidedly French

Merlot is decidedly French

Hello Friends. It’s drinking time again (Still?). In our long line of beer, wine and spirit celebrations, today celebrates the...