May 13th is World Cocktail Day and marks the end of World Cocktail Week. Why this week? Well, the answer to that is that it is a celebration of the first time that the definition of the cocktail was put into printed material giving us the first official historical record of the "cocktail." It appeared in The Balance and Columbian Repository on this date in 1806 and read: ... "Cocktail is a stimulating liquor, composed of spirits of any kind, sugar, water, and bitters." ... Read Full Post ...
Are your holiday snaps by-the-sea often disappointing? Beach images can seem repetitive, with little more than the water's edge and shore, or people on the beach. With a change of focus, your beach photos can be turned into unique and original images. This article highlights the most important steps to follow when taking seaside photographs ...
Boating usually brings thoughts of blue skies and water but now-a-days many boaters are starting to think green—that is, environmentally friendly.You’ve heard of green houses and green cars, it’s only logical that the next step is green boats! Here are some tips you can follow to get started "boating green" today ...
Lots of people who quit cigarettes to escape the well-known dangers of the nicotine habit are turning to water pipe smoking, wrongly assuming that toking on hookahs is safer, new research indicates ...
Mosquito infestation can be discouraged by taking simple precautions around your place of residence, in particular, paying special attention to areas that encourage water ...
I have been taking the roll of designated driver a lot lately and that experience, along with a recent article on The American Mixologist (Tapping into the Alcohol-Free Crowd), has made me realize the limited options available to the non-drinker in many bars. Sure, you can have soda, coffee, water, or your choice of juice, but what else is there in the way of non-alcoholic drinks? To find anything mixed with the creativity that alcohol drinks are and that is not a Shirley Temple or a Lime and
This week's featured drink is one that is certainly extraordinary and, well, for an acquired taste. The Bourbon, Beer and Barbecue is exactly as it sounds and, while interesting, is one I may not try, but for the right person I'm told it is a winner ... This unique drink was brought to my attention by Lance Mayhew and is the brainchild of Tom Fischer of the Bourbon Blog and mixologist Steven Dennison of Varanese restaurant in Louisville. It was created for today's Beer, Bourbon and Barbecue
Aside from sightseeing, learning about new cultures, food, and attractions, many people escape their hometown to seek peace and quiet from their chosen vacation destinations. When one thinks about Hawaii's beaches, the images of sunbathing, surfing, and other water activities year-round comes into mind. However, it may be discouraging when you find yourself at a crowded, noisy beach ...