Two months ago, I promised you I’d have fun with the Henry Family Farm Varietal Chile Extracts David Rosengarten gave us to play with. Then the holidays hit and I found myself grilling reindeer over a coal-filled stocking, but that’s another story best not shared with small children.
Smoked Pumpkin-Infused Dark Rum Experiment
Pumpkin-infused dark rum is pretty out there, but it seemed like a good idea at the time.
ManBQue: Shut the F%ck Up and Grill
ManBQue Meatings look like a hell of a lot of testoterone-charged and alcohol-fueled foodie fun. There might be one in a backyard near you.
Cinco de Mayo: What to Drink After Dinner
Contrary to popular belief, Mexican hooch isn’t all about fruity beer, worms, and margaritas. Not that there’d be anything wrong if it were. I’ve spent whole weekends living off of nothing but those three things, and aside from a recurring facial tic and a few flashbacks, I’m fine.
We’ll Drink to That
We celebrate the new year with two great New Year’s Eve spiced-up cocktails.
Minus5 Ice Bar: Drinkin’ in a Winter Wonderland
Back in the day, putting someone on ice in Vegas involved a gunshot and a shovel. Now it means going to Minus5 Ice Bar for a cocktail.
Ask Chef Mike: Cherry Tomatoes and Peppered Vodka
One of Chef Mike’s favorite recipes is for “Bloody Mary Tomatoes.” These cherry tomatoes, marinated in a Bloody Mary mix, make a great appetizer for an adult party. You can dial up the heat by using peppered vodka made with this simple recipe.
