Monthly Archives: September 2011
Goodbye, September.
I guess it really is fall now. Sigh. Also, who else loves Fantasia?
Filed under Dear Life
Savoy Cocktail of the Week: The Leap-Frog & The Leap Year
In preparation for the upcoming Leap Year of 2012, I decided to sample two leaping cocktails: the Leap-Frog (because it just sounds fun) and the Leap Year, because… because. The Leap-Frog Cocktail 1 Lump of Ice The Juice of 1/2 … Continue reading
Filed under Savoy Cocktail Book Project
Ben & Jerry’s: Things to Know, Not Just Schweddy Balls
On an unsuccessful quest for the new limited edition Schweddy Balls Ben & Jerry’s pint, I discovered this magic. Yes, this exists and it is delicious. Also, this exists, and I am a little afraid of it. I cannot imagine … Continue reading
Filed under Cuisining, Informative
TV Is Back: Whitney Cummings & Cupcakes
The return of fall prime time is right up there with apple picking, new tights, and the impending death of mosquitoes. In addition to the joyful return of Parks & Recreation (“yay!”), the spree of planking of The Office, and … Continue reading
Filed under Commenting, Television
Savoy Cocktail of the Week: The Kicker
I hated the Kicker. I will not lie. I just hated it. I have never so disliked a selection from The Savoy Cocktail Book. I suppose it had to happen at some point. Now, to be honest, I did make … Continue reading
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Savoy Cocktail of the Week: The Journalist
The Journalist is a mingling of the sweet and dry martini, with a kick of citrus. The Journalist 2 Dashes Lemon Juice 2 Dashes Curaçao 1 Dash Angostura Bitters 1/6 French Vermouth 1/6 Italian Vermouth 2/3 Gordon’s Dry Gin Shake … Continue reading
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Tools for IKEA? What, What, What?
These are the instructions for assembling a cardboard photo box from IKEA. A. Card.Board. Photo. Box. It requires a screwdriver and an adjustable wrench. A Screw.Driver And. An. Adjustable. Wrench. Really. I have assembled monumental wardrobes, coffee tables, kitchen dining … Continue reading
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Rolling Stone, Surprise
A couple of days ago, I bought the George Harrison-covered Rolling Stone. You know how I just love the Beatles and how I feel as though that iTunes cut-out of George Harrison is looking into my soul. Much like this … Continue reading
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United States of FIFA [12] Commercial with… Seth Meyers
This aired after the ‘Weekend Update’ segment of last weekend’s Saturday Night Live premiere. I had to stop fast-forwarding, rewind and watch again. Also Steve Nash and apparently Hope Solo. But I am far more entertained by Seth Meyers. Obviously. … Continue reading →
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