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Aug 14, 2009 -
Last Thursday I got an email from a girlfriend asking me if I would make mai tais for a party on Friday night. Considering my profession, and the fact that I take pleasure in crafting specialty cocktails for my friends and family to enjoy, this is not an uncommon request. However, her email was more like a quickfire challenge because it wasn't just any old party, it was her rehearsal dinner and 78 people had RSVPed — that's a lot of mai tais.
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Jun 22, 2009 -
One of the best seminars I attended at last weekend's Aspen Food & Wine Classic was a cocktail class that focused on tropical cocktails. The lesson was led by Julie Reiner, the owner and bar genius behind such Manhattan hotspots as the Flatiron Lounge, Pegu Club, and the Clover Club.
Julie started off by giving us a primer on one of America's favorite drinking pastimes, the tiki bar.
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Jun 21, 2007 -
Orgeat Syrup
A sweet syrup used to enhance cocktails with a strong almondy taste. Originally made with barley and almonds, today it's made with a mixture of almonds, sugar, rose water, and orange flower water.
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Jun 21, 2007 -
Sun. Sand. Beach.
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Aug 22, 2009 -
- Wedge salad is a throwback to yesteryear, but its flavors still feel new.
- Plan a Summer cocktail party that's both vegetarian- and carnivore-friendly.
- Get into the spirit of TC 6 by testing your Top Chef show savvy.
- Celebrate cupcakes with seven unconventional cupcake recipes.
- Taste-tested: Quizno's Toasty Bullet subs.
- Can you guess whether these dishes were named after people?
- Make a classic mai tai that's perfect for serving the masses.
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Mar 31, 2009 -
From Mississippi catfish cookoffs to Louisiana strawberry celebrations, this week is full of can't-miss Spring food festivities in the South. What delectable diversions will you be hitting up this week? Be sure to chime in below!
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May 04, 2007 -
Alan Richman, a writer for GQ, recently wrote:
"Alice Waters and sourdough bread aside, the Bay Area has contributed surprisingly little to the culinary ripening of America."
What? Is he crazy?
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