Archive for January 11th, 2008

posted by admin on Jan 11

Like many others this holiday season, I hosted a holiday party. In an attempt to be incredibly classy and ultra sophisticated, I distinguished this party from the others that I typically throw. This wasn’t going to be a beer guzzling, hotdog roasting type event- this was a cocktail party. I sent out fancy invitations and even purchased red and green cocktail napkins depicting partridges in what I assume to be pear trees. I stocked up on fancy hors d’oeuvres and plenty of mixers…and then there was the booze. I spent more cash at the liquor store than I did on most of my family’s gifts. As I perused the aisles wondering how much of each spirit I should have on hand, I recalled my friends who would be attending. I thought that I knew their tastes and I chose accordingly. The party was a huge success and it led me to major realization… gin is in!

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posted by admin on Jan 11

I ain’t happy. I was charged £10.99 for this wine in one of the Oddbins stores in Oxford but It is listed at JUST £7.49 on-line. I realise on-line prices are often a little cheaper, but £3.50 cheaper? I don’t think so, thank you very much.

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posted by admin on Jan 11

A quick cocktail recipe for the weekend. But, bloody ‘ell people, this is a stunner!

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