This new book series by Lisa Brown is hillarious. In addition to bartending, the series lays out all sorts of chores you can have your 2-year-old perform. These include banking, making breakfast, and fixing the car.
Elephant Garlic is a larger version of the wonderful spicy clove we all love. (If you don’t think so, stop reading.) Emeril created this quick, easy treat to complement his Bloody Bull recipe. We think they are great by themselves. Ingredients 6 cups canola oil, for deep frying 1 cup very thinly sliced elephant garlic…
Many moons ago, and not too long after we started DOTW (and before the recent cocktail revolution), we made a journey to Paris. We were excited to try Harry’s Bar and at the Hemingway Bar at the Ritz, which was the modern incarnation of the bar at the Ritz.
Danzig Goldwasser has one of the most storied histories in the wine and spirits world. Goldwasser has been made at least since 1598 (and allegedly was served at least as early as 1549). it was served to Peter the Great, who supposedly ordered a continuous supply, and Catherine the Great.
When looking for a good drink in Las Vegas, most people never stray from the big name casinos on the Strip. While there may be a few gems in the dozens of bars packed on that one street, it usually comes with a hefty price tag. Fortunately for the rest of us, there are a…
Never know what to say at cocktail parties? I sure don’t. This clever book of cheat sheets by the folks at Mental Floss, my new favorite website, will make you the most interesting person at you next office party or neighbors cocktail party. This book is chock full of witty anecdotes and amazing facts that…
Aside from being delicious, cocktails can also be hilarious. Eric Felten wrote an interesting piece for the Wall Street Journal about great comedy moments involving cocktails. From Daffy Duck’s “Drip-Along Daffy” to Homer Simpson inventions such as “The Flaming Homer” (aka “The Flaming Moe”), the cocktail holds a special place in the comedy world. He…
