I have often thought about starting my own beer rating system, mainly for my own reference and sharing with friends. When I first thought about this idea it would have been a pen and paper record. That quickly moved to a digital version when the internet exploded into our lives, but things have moved forward … Read more
We all love a little garnish in our cocktails or long drink’s, from the common lemon through the more exotic pineapple or watermelon. Preparing the garnish for a drink can slow you down, so preparing some of your favorite garnishes in advance is a good idea. Then you have to think how to store your … Read more
The sound of pulling a cork and then that imminent glugging of the first pour is a thing of beauty, if you are passionate about wine of course. If you are not a wine lover, then look away now. Getting the wine open can be an art in itself and when it goes wrong it … Read more
Whether you mix a cocktail just for yourself or you regularly have get togethers that calls for you to put your mixing skills to the test, you will need some accessories to help you. The obvious accessory is of course the cocktail shaker, but there are many more to take into account. You can of … Read more