It’s National Chocolate Mint Day! At least, according to one of the many “National Day” or “National Food Holiday” websites. I should probably pick one and stick to it. My reference used to be Foodimentary. But the site no longer exists. Oh, there’s a book! *1 minute later* OK, I just bought the book. It’llContinue reading 2-in-1 International Recipe Card Collection: Mocha Mint (1977)
Cocktails
How cute is the cover of this early 1960s cocktail booklet? It never really occurred to me to see if “Cuervo,” as in “JOSE CUERVO” was a word in Spanish. I took high school Spanish (the minimum 2 years required for graduation) and we never got to types of birds. Jose Cuervo literally translates toContinue reading Sangrita Cuervo (early 60s-ish)
RIP President Carter. Although not everyone has fond memories of his presidency, wow oh wow did he go on to build a lasting legacy. He will be remembered as a kind gentleman who (in my humble opinion) exemplifies what it means to be a Christian. The man got himself a Nobel Peace Prize, for fuck’sContinue reading The Jimmy Carter Cocktail (1977)
It’s a snow day in Baltimore and that means one thing–a post about cocktails! Full disclosure: I wanted to share these before New Year’s Day, but I’m lazy. And distracted. And lazy. Let’s be honest. I’m just really, really lazy. But better late than never, right? These two new Bloody Marys are the result ofContinue reading Snow Day Bloody Marys (Hemingway and Doritos)
IRISH MEATBALLS 1 pound ground beef½ cup instant mashed potatoes¼ cup Irish whiskey1 medium onion, finely chopped1 teaspoon thyme1 teaspoon oregano½ cup milk1 egg1 teaspoon dry mustard1 teaspoon salt½ teaspoon pepper¼ cup finely chopped parsley1 package (3-oz size) chive-flavored cream cheese Mix all ingredients except cream cheese together; refrigerate, covered, 1 hour; preheat oven to […]
Damn, Rudy. It’s just not right to drink cider and Smirnoff when it’s 80 degrees out! Well, that’s all I got. I never thought I’d be sweating so much in November. Why’s it so warm? Well, baby, there’s this thing called global warming. Yeah? Yeah. All that coal and gas we’re burning right now—it’s gonnaContinue reading Smirnoff Adam’s Apple, 1972 (alternate version)
When we first introduced this drink, we were of two minds about it. “Tastes as fresh-faced as summer, we said. But was it, perhaps, a trifle “unsophisticated?” By this time the Bullfrog has acquired a modest but growing following who don’t seem to have any problems with it at all. Which raises the question: canContinue reading The Smirnoff Bullfrog (1975)
Last month I decided to revisit that odd 1981 calendar with the missing cover. I have it on my fridge so every once in a while I’m inspired to give one (or two) of the drinks a spin. Those all seem to be pretty standard. Although the Harvey Wallbanger has fallen out of favor. DoContinue reading May 1981 Pink Lady & Mint Julep
Mastering the art of omelet-making is a must for serious after-dinner entertainers. With a little practice you will quickly have the expertise to prepare 20-30 individual omelets, right in front of your guests, in a matter of minutes. This dessert omelet is an easy one and requires no special talents; it is finished in the […]
12 artichoke bottoms½ cup lemon juice1 cup beef broth1 cup tomato juice1 package unflavored gelatin½ cup heavy cream½ teaspoon dillweed1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 dash hot sauce If using fresh artichokes, cook whole in large kettle(s) in lightly salted water 30-35 minutes or until leaves pull easily away from body of artichoke; remove water and drain; […]