Having previously written about our experiences eating in Sirmione, Italy, it is now time to discuss our experiences drinking in this historic and picturesque town on the shores…
Even before the current Renaissance, there was one cocktail that was widely available in the United Kingdom; the Gin and Tonic. You could even order it in pubs…
Like most other nerdy couples, The Brit and I went to see the latest blockbuster movie. We heard that you can get wine at the Century Cinemark Theater…
I tasted
Next Monday is National Margarita Day. This such an important event that my office is shut for the day. Alright, the official reason for the closure is to…
Today is the Superbowl, America’s annual celebration of the best TV adverts, interrupted by an odd version of Rugby Football. This year the teams that play between the…
The Brit and I decided to skip out on Thanksgiving and family obligations this year and take a restful, relaxing, romantic break. We both agreed that we wanted…
There is an American expression about making the best of a bad situation: when life gives you lemons make a whiskey sour, or something like that. We have…
At the start of the third decade of the twentieth century, the US enacted Prohibition. This made it illegal to manufacture, transport, or sell alcohol. There were some…
We had a tasting at Sonoma Aperitif on a recent visit to Petaluma. I associate aperitif wines with Italy, although they are made in France as well. These…