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“Cocktail Hour” is a monthly series in which I try my hand at making simple yet impressive cocktails at home. The tradition of the aperitivo (apéritif if you are en France) - the pre-dinner cocktail meant to stimulate the appetite - is just one of the many reasons Europeans are better than us. Okay, okay, just…
“Cocktail Hour” is a monthly series in which I try my hand at making simple yet impressive cocktails at home. When brainstorming cocktail recipes, herbs are often my favorite place to start. Herbs can act as that essential base note in a cocktail, and I just love figuring out what other flavors to pair them…
“Cocktail Hour” is a monthly series in which I try my hand at making simple yet impressive cocktails at home. As far as awesomeness-per-ounce goes, herbs pretty much take the cake. Just a small amount can add freshness, powerful nutrients and aesthetic value to almost any dish. Dill, for example - an herb I am…
“Cocktail Hour” is a monthly series in which I try my hand at making simple yet impressive cocktails at home. Since moving into our own place a few months ago, Rene and I have really been enjoying building our home bar. “Home is where the liquor is” - isn’t that how the saying goes? Crabbie’s…
“Cocktail Hour” is a monthly series in which I try my hand at making simple yet impressive cocktails at home. I tend to shy away from cocktails that contain various liquors, flavorings, juices, etc. Opting for simplicity instead, I believe the secret to making a great drink - like a great dish - is using…
When I was about one, I got sick with a bad case of bronchitis, so much so that the doctors warned my mom about the worst case scenario. Ukrainian hospitals at the time were not up to par with American ones so I’m sure I was not treated the way I should’ve been. I had…
