It’s summer time again kids and that means light and fruity rules the streets. One killer combo I have discovered is blueberry and lime. Nice and tart with a bit of juicy sweetness. The beer I chose to use for this recipe is Wild Blue blueberry lager. On its own it is far too sweet [...]
The British Royal Navy mandated in 1740 that every member be given a ration of Grog in 1740. It was necessary to keep morale high and scurvy at bay. By 1795 the recipe for Grog included Rum, Lime or Lemon juice, and sugar. The Navy brought this recipe throughout all of their voyages through the [...]
A question submitted from Twitter: Why the hell can’t I get a clean, simple marg instead of a sugar bomb at most places? –Suburban Marg Huntress** **For the short answer and to skip all of my blovating, scroll to the bottom. Margaritas terrify me. Everyone has secret recipes and tricks that make theirs the best [...]
LoDo Bites is back. Ticket sales were announced today for the annual restaurant tasting event on Tuesday, June 21 from 5:00pm-9:00pm. Last year’s participants included Big Game, Bistro Vendome, Chophouse, Celtic Tavern, Common Grounds, Dixons, Fadó, Gumbo’s, The Keg, Lime, Mangiamo Pronto!, McCormick’s Fish House, Organixx, P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Tavern Downtown, Vesta Dipping Grill, the [...]
Get your horses ready to out-flank some Frenchmen in a slippery quagmire (read: drink margaritas). It is time to celebrate the 149th anniversary of Mexico whipping out the whoopass on the French, and telling them to take a hike. This was a momentous occasion in Mexican history (but only observed here in the US, oddly), [...]
So you got her number. You go, Glen CoCo. You guys have the spark and the mutual interest, and now you are planning a first date. Just you two. High five, my friend. Thursday, 7pm, and you’re in charge of the spot. Where do you go? If you’re the type that prescribes to “no food [...]
Monday, May 21, 2012
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