Jim Beam recently launched its first TV campaign with 3 funny new commercials, with the tag line “the bourbon.” Not satisfied with the success of these ads, Jim Beam now wants you to remake their ads. The creator of the best ad will win a grand prize of $25,000, a trip for four to Las Vegas, and a chance to have your video showcased on JimBeam.com. Four runners-up prizes, Sony HD Digital Video Cameras, will … Read more
This artichoke dip is so good! It’s by no means health food, but it fits right in with any Super Bowl Sunday snack menu. Serve it with tortilla chips, potato chips or a good loaf of crusty bread.
IngredientsOpening a bottle of wine is a commitment. A typical bottle of wine equals about five or six glasses (depending on the size of your glass, naturally).
If you’re dining at home alone or with one other person and looking for a little wine to compliment your meal, six glasses may be a bit more than you want. This is when a half bottle, more common in Europe, would do the job.
However, in my … Read more
Whether you’re a Steelers or Cards fan, chili is a tasty way to tame your hunger so you can focus on yelling at the screen and second guessing the coach.
IngredientsInhabitat has an interesting post about Maker’s Mark.
With all the attention smaller, boutique spirits makers have garnered for “green” offerings, a nationally distributed “corporate” brand surprises us all by using locally sourced grain and engaging in many other sustainability initiatives.
… Read moreI was also surprised to learn that the Maker’s Mark Distillery functions on less than 200 of its 620 acres of land. The remaining land is operated as a nature preserve, where Maker’s Mark
Great read from Paul Clarke at the New York Times Proof Blog about how drink recipes differ from bartender to bartender. These differences often can lead to disputes over the right ways to make any drink. The Old Fashioned is a prime example, a classic cocktail made of bourbon, but some times brandy and it goes from there.
Are You Friends, After an Old Fashioned? (NY Times)… Read more
Our furry little friend the kiwi is an often-forgotten fruit.
But there are many reasons we should incorporate these strange little guys into our diets … and our cocktails.
Tart, creamy and sweet all at once, this tasty fruit is also an amazing source of antioxidants and fiber.
Kiwi fruit also lowers the risk of blood clots and reduces the amount of fats in the blood.
Oh, and let’s not forget its beautiful, bold color … Read more
I had so much turkey left over after Thanksgiving that I froze a great deal of it for use in future recipes.
Of all my leftover turkey cooking adventures, this simple recipe is my favorite one so far.
If you managed to escape Thanksgiving and Christmas without mountains of leftover turkey, you can use chicken or vegetables instead.
This is one of those sauces that actually tastes much better after sitting in the fridge overnight.… Read more
On the lookout for cool barware, I found the Nambe Tilt collection. This unique glassware will add flare to any home bar.
Nambe Tilt Barware … Read more
Chef Jamie Oliver created this refreshing granita as an easy, light and elegant dessert. Yummy!
Ingredients1 & 3/4 pints fresh squeezed grapefruit juice, strained
Instructions
Whisk together the grapefruit juice and sugar. Add the Campari, lemon and orange juices. Freeze in an ice cream maker, or in a metal container for a granita texture.
Photo & recipe courtesy Campari.… Read more