Tag Archives: drink

Old New Orleans Rum Distillery in New Orleans

Posted on January 4, 2019 by

One of the places that we visited during our trip to New Orleans, Louisiana was the Old New Orleans Rum Distillery. They offer several tours a day during the week and a couple of tours on the weekend and the … Continue reading →

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‘Tis the Season for Food and Drink

Posted on December 19, 2018 by

It is that time of year when holiday parties are in full swing and generally people allow themselves a little bit of indulgences. There are a few favorites that we enjoy almost every year, whether at home or on the … Continue reading →

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Beer and Wine Around the World

Posted on August 8, 2018 by

We have always been advocates for eating local foods when traveling, but we equally believe in trying the local wines and beers. Wine tastings are a great way to try a variety of wines and get a true sense of … Continue reading →

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Bloody Mary Festival in Denver, Colorado

Posted on October 24, 2017 by

Food and beverage festivals can be a great way to sample a variety of specific foods from area restaurants and specialty stores. We have gone to many different ones in the past from barbeque festivals to a bacon and beer … Continue reading →

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Shopping in Europe is Different

Posted on August 16, 2017 by

When we moved into our apartment in Frankfurt, one of the things that we had to get used to was where to go to buy certain things. In the United States, we are used to large chain stores that carry … Continue reading →

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Flavors Can Take You Places

Posted on June 8, 2017 by

Just as flavorful dishes can take you back to a place that you have visited before, drinks can do the same thing. Whether it is a fruity tropical drink, a specialty drink for a region, or something that represents the … Continue reading →

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Pisco Sour – Traditional South American Cocktail

Posted on June 8, 2016 by

When a friend of ours, who is a bartender, heard that we were going to be in Lima, Peru, he immediately told us that we absolutely had to try a Pisco Sour while we were there.  We had never heard … Continue reading →

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Classic Mai Tai – Cure for a Beach State of Mind

Posted on April 20, 2016 by

Since winter has been lingering around too long here in Colorado, we’ve been longing for the beach and sun. Our solution, a drink that will take you away to memories of an ocean breeze and salt air.  There are a … Continue reading →

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Snugglers – Hot Chocolate with Peppermint Schnapps

Posted on February 3, 2016 by

Its called a snuggler because it is like a warm hug for your tummy. We’re not sure what is about winter and schnapps, but we have wonderful memories of skiing with schnapps in a camelback.  Back then they were horn-shaped … Continue reading →

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Spiked Mulled Cider

Posted on October 7, 2015 by

We found this recipe a few years ago and have been using it for our Halloween parties ever since.  It is perfect for this time of year and tastes really good.  The original recipe called for Apple Brandy or Bourbon, … Continue reading →

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