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Amrut Fusion Single Malt Whiskey Review
It’s hard to imagine but my brother and sister in law have a baby on the way due in February or March. The bump is visible and so is the waddle (my sister in laws words, not mine). Family, friends and co-workers are all now in the know. It’ll be exciting to be an Uncle […]
Vitarroz Plantain Chips (Lightly Salted) Review
Plaintain chips are a relatively new discovery for me. If you’re curious to try them Vitarroz is a good way to start because they sell them in modest size packets of 3.5oz (99grams, strange that it’s not 100g) and are priced at around $1. Another product with simple ingredients, they contain only green plantains, palm […]
Hurricane Sandy Relief
If you’re interested in helping out with Sandy by either volunteering or by donating, please check out this list from WNYC which includes the Red Cross and Jersey Cares among others.
Hurricane Sandy Meals
Glued to the news all day we worried constantly about family in the tri-state knowing how much larger this hurricane was over Irene. Among our family everyone is okay though most are without power. We got lucky with Hurricane Sandy because our power didn’t go out in South Park Slope. In the aftermath many stores […]
Hurricane Sandy Provisioning
Stay safe fellow East Coasters during Hurricane Sandy. Here in South Park Slope, Brooklyn we’re on lock down till it passes. Luckily we’re not in the evacuation zones. My pantry is stocked with 4 or 5 days worth of non-perishable provisions should power and gas go out. I hope this Udi’s Gluten Free Cinnamon Raisin […]
In Defense of Candy Corn
This has been a banner October for me in terms of embracing horror. I’ve seen at least 10 movies via Netflix. They’re mostly terrible but a few are noteworthy or at the very least watchable. The latest decent one was “The Ward,” a fun John Carpenter movie taking place inside a mental health facility. My […]
Monkey Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2009 (New Zealand)
One of the kooky things about central heat is that it works too well sometimes. Rather than wearing layers of pajamas, sweaters and socks while drinking a red wine I’ll occasionally find myself in shorts sipping white wine. I had such a day recently and it called for Monkey Bay Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand […]
Despite Jim Gaffigan’s Warnings, Snoop Dogg Lion Endorses Hot Pockets.
In what’s probably not a rebuttal to comedian Jim Gaffigan’s signature bit, Snoop Dogg is now endorsing the Hot Pockets. His recent ad remixes “Drop It Likes It’s Hot” 2004 #1 single into “Pocket Like It’s Hot.” The viral video shows Snoop rapping about the joy of eating the microwavable stuffed pastries once you get […]
Two Vines Columbia Crest 2009 Merlot (Washington State)
Day 1: At first this one reminded me of a Pinot oddly. It’s very smooth and thin with a clean finish. It features strong cherry notes with purposeful but not overpowering tannins. There is also a subtle hint of oakiness. Day 2: Still delicious. Even more cherry and tannin chewiness is detectable on day 2. […]
The Importance of Weekend Coffee
It matters not whether week or weekend my daily coffee consumption remains a constant 12 to 16 oz. A sacred beverage, coffee provides two equally important services. Firstly, it helps me focus on the tasks at hand. Secondly it’s a preventative medicine because it causes me not to punch anyone in the face on a […]
