With every spirit there is an additional layer of appreciation that comes from understanding the history and production process. Nowadays we can walk into any bar and choose from a variety of beers, wines, and spirits from locations across the globe, yet what distinguishes the…

I can recall the first time I had a cocktail that broke the mental mold of what a cocktail could be. At a time when the extent of my cocktail knowledge didn’t go beyond the 3 or 4 drinks I overheard people order, there was

Sometimes you prepare a recipe because you have extra ingredients on hand that you need to use. I had fresh mint that I wanted to do something unique with, and decided to pair it with

Post from RICOH THETA. – Spherical Image – RICOH THETA Perhaps it’s just my perception, but I feel that rum suffers from a lack of respect that is rivaled only by vodka. I’m not saying that it’s in any way accurate, just that they seem…

Today is National Mojito Day, and to switch it up from the standard mojito I used tarragon in lieu of mint. The bitter citrus profile of the grapefruit is perfectly cut by

It would stand to reason that I’d cook most of my meals over the weekend since I’d have more time to spare, but that’s never been the case. Over the weekend I opt for simplicity and generally cook a standard rotation of meals. These veggie…

Memorial Day is sort of the unofficial launch of cookout season. You may be pulling the grill out of storage and firing it up, or maybe you purchased