A little hard work never

A little hard work never

You’ve probably heard the old saying: “a little hard work never killed anybody”. Tell that to the 145 dead and...

The Court of the Crimson King

The Court of the Crimson King

To many, Red wine is the only worth drinking. While this is over-simplifying the world of wine, reds do reign...

Layers of lovely lusciousness

Layers of lovely lusciousness

If you never had Lasagna, there is something missing from your life. And, like “the boy who ate lasagna and...

You thought your part was over?

You thought your part was over?

Being a father is not an easy task when done right. But, technically, the pivotal point is over in seconds....

Nothing like eaux de vie

Nothing like eaux de vie

Today is one of those days dedicated to a drink that derives its name from a certain region. It’s National...

You made your own beer?

You made your own beer?

It’s here again: National Homebrew day. If you’re not familiar with this holiday, you probably never tried it. In fact,...

A Good Time For a Beer

A Good Time For a Beer

We’ve made it. It’s New Beer Day once again: That magical time of year when Malts, hops, and yeast reign...

“Whisky is liquid sunshine”

“Whisky is liquid sunshine”

George Bernard Shaw made the observation: “Whisky is liquid sunshine.” Being Irish, you know he meant Irish whiskey. And, today...

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...

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,...