December 2011
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Happy holiday cocktails
NUTMEG WITH VALHRONA CHOCOLATE Ingredients                              Directions 5 valhrona chocolate chips      Put all ingredients in a pot on high heat until liquefied.  2 oz. Grand Marnier                Strain into shaker with ice and stir gently. Strain cold base  3 oz. cognac                           into cocktail glass and sprinkle with fresh-ground cocoa 3 oz. soy milk            ...
Dec 8th
Happy holiday cocktails
HOWLING AT THE MOON Ingredients                                     Directions 1 1/2 oz. Barbancourt rhum            Shake and double-strain into a champagne coupe. 1/2 oz. green chartreuse 1/2 oz. white cacao liquer 3/4 oz. fresh lime juice 1 barspoon St. Elizabeth allspice dram SCARLET LADY Ingredients                                       Directions 1 oz. dry gin                 ...
Dec 8th
Happy holiday cocktails
CRANKY LASS Ingredients                                  Directions 11/2 oz. scotch                            Shake ingredients with cracked ice. Serve over fresh  1 1/2 oz. apple cider                    ice in an old-fashioned glass.  1/2 oz. Averna 1 tsp. St. Elizabeth allspice dram  CLYDE COMMON EGG NOG Ingredients                                   Directions 2 large eggs       ...
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CHRISTMAS SHOPPING FROM THE COUCH
CHAMPAGNE henrisreserve.com WATER JUG shophorne.com ICE PRESS cirruspress.com WINE TOTE www.after5catalog.com COCKTAIL GLASS orrefors.us GARNISH filthyfood.com
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To be or not to be adapted
‘Corialanus’ is the latest in a long line of Shakespeare’s plays reimagined in an off-beat way for the big screen. Here are my 5 favorites. “Romeo + Juliet” (1996) “10 Things I Hate About You” (1999) “The Lion King” (1994) “Hamlet” (2000) “Ran” (1985)
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November 2011
10 posts
Dear Dougie,
My dad had an affair with my mom’s (now ex) best friend, a woman who I grew up with as my “auntie.” It’s been about four years and they are still together. She and I just cannot get along. WE can be civil, but it’s really uncomfortable. I moved out of my dad’s at 17 because of it, and while I know it was the right decision for me, I barely have a relationship...
Nov 30th
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING FROM THE COUCH
LIP BALM anthropologie.com FRUIT BOX gardentrading.co.uk WHERE’S WALDO amazon.com TRAVEL CHARGER restorationhardware.com VEST patagonia.com SALT AND PEPPER amazon.com
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Push-up brawl
Every year since its first airing in 2001, the Victoria’s Secret fashion show has been controversial, with its sponsors lobbied by decency advocates like the Parents Television council. The Federal Communications Commission has received numerous complaints, but has never issued a fine. What do you think? Is the show to risque? Or should underpants-averse viewers just change the channel?
Nov 30th
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Dear Dougie,
I just turned 18 and I seem to be uncertain about everything in my life. Is that normal? Hell yes! Get used to hunnie bunches of oats! Where is the line between having style and obsessed with physical appearance? Vanity. Outside of getting a therapist and/or a puppy, is there any basic advice you can suggest for a person on their quest to become emotionally healthy? Just don’t spend...
Nov 28th
Reading List
The Prague Cemetery by Umberto Eco: a fictionalization of the turbulent landscape of late 19th century Europe, incorporating political intrigue, conspiracy, and gory crimes. Tales of the New World by Sabina Murray: adventurers an explorers i real-world times and places, tweaking them expertly into fiction. Zero Day by David Baldacci: a tale of homicide unfolds in rural West Virginia, and army...
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January 2011
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“I’m a trendy camper!!!”
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