When I was growing up, cranberry sauce was always an afterthought at holiday dinners. In fact, I'm pretty sure I was only exposed to the canned, gelatinous mass of cranberry sauce "jelly" that came out with a plop. But over my years of serving Thanksgiving dinner to my own family … [Read more...]
Throwback Thursday: 1970’s-ish
My Gramma. Smokin' and a-drinkin', probably a Jack and ginger. 1970's-ish. Oh, that face. Oh, the cigarette case with the black cigarette holder, the butane lighter. The way I came to associate the mixed scents of cigarettes, cocktails, chlorine (she loved to swim), and perfume … [Read more...]
Night School Is In Session – Introduction to Brown Spirits at PS 805
Now that Halloween is done, it's time to get acquainted with spirits of a different kind. I've been to PS 805 twice now, once for their opening and once for a casual dining and drinking experience with several friends. Both times the food was excellent. I fondly remember the … [Read more...]