I went over to my friend, AmasianV's place one summer afternoon because I was in the area. He was just hanging out instead of working on his PhD thesis, but that was fine with me because I got to reap the benefits of his somewhat new-found hobby of mixing cocktails at a moment's notice. This... Continue Reading →
The Pink Martinez (Gin Martini)
On Saturday night, my friend "Double Down" and his girlfriend, Marisela, had a housewarming party to celebrate the purchase of their new condo. They provided us with some great food and drink with a lot of Mexican flair even though it was President's Day weekend. We ate marinated pulled pork soft tacos, chips with fresh... Continue Reading →
Triple A – An Apple Cider, Applejack, and Angostura Bitters Cocktail
After looking around at many of the great cocktail and mixology sites online, I started to get a little self-conscious about posting my own drink recipes. When I decided to make this drink, I didn't want to just re-hash seasonal Apple Cider cocktails. Instead, I wanted to try something original. I have no idea if... Continue Reading →
Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Classic, no frills, pumpkin pie. I'm finally getting around to putting this recipe up and even though I made my own pie with absolutely no technical finesse (it's these big clunky man hands), that doesn't mean you can't do something pretty with this simple recipe. As far as the taste goes, I was extremely pleased... Continue Reading →
Chocolate Bark with Crushed Sugar Wafers
I now realize, after starting this blog, that I really don't make a lot of desserts at home. I'm not sure why that is. It could be because I possibly enjoy savory foods more than sweets. It could be because I'm not that confident in my baking skills. It could be because I receive plenty... Continue Reading →
Apple Pie Filling and Dessert Topping
Pie rules and when fall rolls around, it's time for pie spices in everything! This simple recipe for pie filling is not only absurdly easy, but it's relatively fast and low-calorie (for a dessert). I tried to make it so that you can still taste all of the apple flavor, but still get that sense... Continue Reading →
Vodka Cucumber & Lime
I first had a variation of this drink called the "Cool Hand Cuke," at the Ashmont Grill in Dorchester, MA. I then tried a much sweeter version called a "Dead Rise" at Legal C Bar in Dedham, MA. Lastly, while waiting for the rest of my party to arrive at Fugakyu in Brookline, MA (that's... Continue Reading →