When I come across a new ingredient or mixer I get excited, but in order to provide value it must pass at least one of two tests. Is the ingredient so unique in flavor that it is hard to replicate, and does purchasing it save…
Post from RICOH THETA. #theta360 – Spherical Image – RICOH THETA One recurring theme for The Humble Garnish is that food and drink is an experience best paired with social connection. Whether it’s between friends or the guest/customer relationship, it’s the connection that differentiates experiences.…
This is the second part of a two-part post on American whiskey and its current state. For a little more context, jump back to part one, “Is American Whiskey Love Without Romance?”. If you want to jump directly to the spirits tasting and pumpkin bread…
History tends to repeat itself, and American whiskey’s history is no exception. Prior to the Bottled-In-Bond Act of 1897, whiskey had a quality control problem. Whiskey was misrepresented and distillers would flavor and color their products with
Renown New York Times cocktail writer, Robert Simonson, recently paid Tulsa, Oklahoma a visit to be a guest judge for Philbrook’s MIX fundraising event. He also found time to conduct a session (hosted by Valkyrie) on his new book, The Old-Fashioned: The Story of the…
September is National Bourbon Heritage Month, and there is no better way to celebrate than enjoying a bourbon that holds a special meaning or connection. I previously thought my home state of West Virginia was only associated with moonshine versus
In the 1940s packaged cake mix was a new concept. Up against a tradition of baking from scratch, cake mix companies needed to allow the home baker a step or two of hands-on participation so they would feel comfortable using a mix and still label…