by Brian | Dec 1, 2013 | Recipes
We were window shopping in Crate and Barrel when I saw it. A book by Diane Morgan. I peeled off from Suzen who had her own shopping plans. Twenty minutes later, we were checking out and I slipped Delicious Dips on the counter. “Really?” Suzen sometimes questions...
by Brian | Jul 23, 2013 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
I love weekend bartending. For four or six or eight people, it’s fun to make and shake. In fact, when I retire, if I retire that is, I plan on opening a B&B: a bar and brownie establishment. A good bourbon, neat, can go a long way paired with a deeply frosted...
by Brian | Feb 2, 2013 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
Punch. Punch can be a very useful contribution to a party, particularly one you are giving. It’s an easy way to supply beverages to your guests with modest labor. After all, when the guests are an hour away, who wants to be worrying about ice, a missing bottle...
by Brian | Oct 27, 2012 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary
UPDATE: As of October 30, 2012. I did make this punch and my daughter-in-law had an immediate comment: “Too kiddie like.” She was not happy. I added 2 more cups of Triple Sec. After that she was laughing and I never heard another negative word. My...
by Brian | Oct 15, 2011 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
What is the origin of new recipes? Experimentation. Inspiration. Desperation. It’s fall here, the peak weekend for red and yellow leaves and I’m getting ready for a fall party. I need to come up with a great cocktail. I was going to serve Pina Coladas, sort of a last,...