yumsugar (Free subscription) | 4 hours ago
A couple of weeks ago, I made sparkling pomegranate cocktails ; since then, I've been looking for ways to use the elderflower liqueur known as St. Germain . I came across this fresh sounding recipe that combines the floral spirit with simple syrup, lemon juice, and gin. I know many of you aren't fans of gin, but since tomorrow is repeal day and everyone (gin and vodka drinkers) should be celebrating,...
A Dash of Bitters (Free subscription) | 18 hours ago
From Vanity Fair, 1/35: Copyright © 2009 Michael Dietsch.Ad of the week: Garnier liqueurs Copyright © 2009 Michael Dietsch. Ad of the week: Garnier liqueurs
Boston Cocktails (Free subscription) | 12/01/2009
Part of recalling that I have a blog is remembering all the stuff I forgot to post over the past few months. Well, I’ll probably forget to post about some (hopefully not all) of these events in the weeks to come, but I’ll get at least a brief mention out of the way at the [...]
Boston Cocktails (Free subscription) | 11/30/2009
Considering all the time I’ve spent not blogging over the past couple of months, I’m surprised many readers stop by at all anymore. Which made it all the more surprising when I checked out my site traffic last week and noticed that The Cocktail Chronicles is listed in PC Magazine’s “Our Favorite Blogs 2009″ — [...]
Cupcakes Take the Cake (Free subscription) | 11/30/2009
Williams-Sonoma does mail order cupcakes (see right-hand side for our mail order cupcake links), and this is what they have this season: Peppermint Snow Mini Cupcakes Miniature cupcakes with great big flavors evoke the holiday spirit in each heavenly bite. Choosing a favorite is next to impossible: the dark chocolate cupcakes are topped with a generous dollop of peppermint buttercream and then hand...
Boston Cocktails (Free subscription) | 11/29/2009
‘Twas the night before — okay, it was the night before Tuesday, and still a respectable way before Thanksgiving nevermind Christmas (and come to think of it, not much in that house was quiet at all), but all mangled holiday story preambles aside, on Monday, November 16, the Washington State Bartender’s Guild organized a Yuletide-themed [...]
A Dash of Bitters (Free subscription) | 11/27/2009
From Vanity Fair, 1/35: Copyright © 2009 Michael Dietsch.Ad of the week: Clicquot champagne Copyright © 2009 Michael Dietsch. Ad of the week: Clicquot champagne
Forwomenonline (Free subscription) | 11/25/2009
This isn't your standard apple martini! The rich taste of Baileys Caramel meets tart green apple vodka in this tasty variation.
Our World As We See It (Free subscription) | 11/25/2009
This is a Classic Thanksgiving Recipe Look for a bird that hasn’t been frozen. You might have to order it in advance from your butcher, but it’s worth the money. Here's the game plan: Prepare the turkey by removing the giblets from the bird and reserving them for the gravy. Rinse and dry the turkey thoroughly, especially around the joints and in the cavity. Rub the entire turkey with the...
The Art of Drink (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009
The giving season has returned and with it comes the onslaught of the annual wish lists and press releases that try to convince everyone that a particular item is a must have do-dad. Most of the time they miss the mark, sometimes there is a gem. But for me, I...
A Dash of Bitters (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009
In which Dietsch discusses plans for Thanksgiving tippling. Copyright © 2009 Michael Dietsch. Raising a glass in thanks
A Dash of Bitters (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
Still in VF’s 1/35 issue. Click through to Flickr to enlarge. Copyright © 2009 Michael Dietsch.Ad of the week: Chauvenet burgundy Copyright © 2009 Michael Dietsch. Ad of the week: Chauvenet burgundy
A Dash of Bitters (Free subscription) | 11/16/2009
In which Dietsch discusses a viral ad campaign (The Samurai, The Hummingbird, and The Apothecary) by Bacardi rum Copyright © 2009 Michael Dietsch. Bacardi viral ads
yumsugar (Free subscription) | 11/14/2009
While I'm a fan of the classic margarita , during November, I like to enjoy its Thanksgiving-themed cousin, the cranberry margarita. It's surprising how much the addition of cranberry juice changes the flavor of the tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice cocktail. It's festive and familiar, but potent with a rich autumnal hue. Instead of craving tortilla chips and guacamole, I found myself wanting...
A Dash of Bitters (Free subscription) | 11/13/2009
Still tripping through the 1/35 ish of VF (click through for large): It’s hard to see this here, but what these brands had in common then were their importer, who took out this ad. Julius Wile Sons & Company was a renowned name in wine importing. In 1995, the New York Times spoke with Julius Wile–not [...] Copyright © 2009 Michael Dietsch. Ad of the week: a four-for-all
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