Yesterday we took care of what to bring to a party you’re invited to, today we talk about a party that you’re hosting. Stocking a bar can be a pretty expensive undertaking if you’re just starting out and a natural…
Sips
Meanderings and news from across the bar, articles that fall between series and other longer bits of information.
A Little Change of Plans
by Scraps • • 0 Comments
So, this week we were supposed to all be surprised with the fabulous E-Alphatini, right? Yeah, about that, I’ve discovered my deadline for the cookbook project is coming up fast so a lot of my blogging time is taking a…
The Cure for What Ails You
by Scraps • • 2 Comments
Or, at the very least, something to make you more comfortable while nature takes its course. I’m a bit under the weather, this week, so designing a cocktail for the Dakotas isn’t on the menu anymore. Not only does a…
Best of: Fruit[y] Cocktails
by Scraps • • 1 Comment
Since I’m still recovering from the impromptu trip last weekend and in honor of the holiday this coming weekend, here’s a couple of fun, fruity drinks to get you through the weekend. We’ll pick back up with our tasty tour…
Review: ChocoVine
by Scraps • • 1 Comment
On a recent wander through World Market I was headed for a freshly-opened check out line when I did a honest-to-Bacchus double take. Near the registers was a display of something that looked like chocolate milk in a wine bottle,…
Sugar Pie, Honey Wine
by Scraps • • 0 Comments
Despite my current, pervasive obsession with monkeys these days, I’m a Winnie the Pooh fan from way back. ‘Bother!’ is a frequent exclamation of mind and a few weeks ago Todd did the “think, think, think” line in the kitchen.…
Wassail!
by Scraps • • 1 Comment
Here we come a-wassailing Among the leaves so green; Here we come a-wand’ring So fair to be seen. Love and joy come to you, And to you your wassail too; And God bless you and send you a happy New…
Since Cocktails Don’t Travel Well…
by Scraps • • 1 Comment
The Internet and all it’s various uses mean that those on your gifting list may not always been in the same town (or even country) as you. While it’d be great to share a holiday cocktail with friends far and…
Creating a Cocktail
by Scraps • • 6 Comments
That same party that sparked the Menu Planning and Quantity discussions (not to mention reminding me of the fun side of catering) also gave me a chance to try out a new service I’m offering: custom cocktail creation. Because it’s…
Meet the Reds: Pinot Noir
by Scraps • • 0 Comments
I saved my favorite for last. Yes, I’ve been on a serious Noir kick for the last few years and, once again, it has nothing to do with a certain wine movie I’ve yet to watch. Although, if that had…