Smokin', Drinkin' and Writin'
This week’s cigar review is about the Villa Zamorano Reserva by Maya Selva. The cigar was first announced at the 2016 IPCPR. It had a limited distribution across Europe in 2017 and finally came to the United States in 2018.
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The Baratza Sette 30 is my second grinder purchase (technically third but, I’m not counting the whirly blade grinder I used twice before I realized it was no good for consistently grinding coffee.)
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The Gaggia Classic Pro, my very first espresso maker! For years, I brewed coffee in a French Press, drip machine, pour over, moka pot and even a large percolator a few times. I’ve always wanted to have an espresso maker but would never pull the trigger until a few weeks ago.
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A tale of two cocktails For this post I actually tried two Old Fashioned recipes. One using a modern recipe and one using a recipe from the 1800’s. The modern cocktail calls for 1/2 of an orange slice to be muddled with a lump of sugar and Angostura Bitters. It also calls for an additional […]
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I received a sample of Conjure from The Baddish Group and came up with this simple coffee cocktail.
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The Tuaca Hot Apple Pie. Another great cold weather drink.
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The Chambord White Chocolate Cocoa cocktail is great for winter or anytime you desire a sweet, fresh cocktail in cooler weather.
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Here is my twist on a drink from the 1800’s. My thanks to Spicebox and Worldsbars for the samples used in this video. The Spicebox Crusta 1 1/2 ounces Spicebox Whisky 1/4 ounce triple sec 1/4 ounce fresh lemon juice 1 to 2 dashes bitters Bar Sugar Orange peel garnish Rim your glass with bar […]
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The Irish Coffee was created in the 1940’s by Joe Sheridan, Head Chef at Foynes in Shannon, Ireland.
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The Ambiance The short, winding pathway led to a nondescript wooden door. I gave a quick rap on the door with my knuckles. Moments later, the door’s peephole opens up and a voice from the other side asks for the password. I speak a pre-arranged phrase, the wooden door opens and my Wife and I […]
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