Pink Greyhound


March 10. 2010 (Day 39) — Pink Greyhound Take a nice loooong look at that photo. Study it. Soak it in. It’s a picture of a greyhound in a pink pantsuit. Thankfully, tonight’s drink simply bears the name Pink Greyhound. It isn’t actually one. Seriously… poor dog. But, per a request from my wife, Jenn, […]

Alexander the Great


March 7, 2010 (Day 36) — Alexander the Great Hey! Who’s in the mood for a history! Lesson? No? Too bad! The following comes from the “History of Western Civilization” course by E.L. Skip Knox at Boise State University: Alexander was a bundle of contradictions and extremes. He was both mystical and practical, a dreamer […]

Dapper Apple


February 23, 2010 (Day 24) — Dapper Apple Dapper is a great — and much, much too underused — word in the English lexicon. It conjures images of men in coat and tails, resplendent with top hats and monocles. A sweet dame on their arms, they head out to a night at the theater, or […]

Red Hot Martini


February 14, 2010 (Day 15) — Red Hot Martini It’s Valentine’s Day! For some, this means that it’s the perfect time of year to snuggle up with their one true love, pop some bubbly and dine on chocolate dipped strawberries while quietly thanking the heavens they made it through one more year together. For us […]

Iceberg


February 08, 2010 (Day 9) — Iceberg Maybe peppermint schnapps in an aquired taste. Perhaps it just takes time to identify the subtle nuances of the liquor, learning the ins and outs of the various complexities of the flavors. I hope that’s the case, and there’s a flavor to it other than “mouthwash.” Okay, that’s […]