Bijou Cocktail In Britain the word “Bijou” is oft used by estate agents. When a property is described as bijou, it means it is…
Casa do Frango – – Avoiding the Chains in London – Part 2 This is the second in a three part series on how…
Hanky Panky Tuesday June 11 is National Gin Day. That seemed like the perfect excuse to make a Gin cocktail. OK, I do…
Bee’s Knees Origins The Bee’s Knees is an odd English idiom. It means something that is excellent. However, why this phrase is used…
In honour of National Martini Day, we are reposting this article which first appeared on this site in September of 2016. The Martini is…
June 14 is National Bourbon Day and to celebrate, here is a post about one of the classic bourbon cocktails: The Mint Julep. This…
I need to start this post by stating that I do not drink. I often cook with alcohol (as the alcohol cooks out of…
Having previously written about our experiences eating in Sirmione, Italy, it is now time to discuss our experiences drinking in this historic and picturesque…
Next Monday is National Margarita Day. This such an important event that my office is shut for the day. Alright, the official reason for…
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…