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Festive Elderflower Cocktail

The fast approaching holiday season means tons of food, family, friends, and, of course, festive cocktails. Here is one that’s sure to be a crowd pleaser: A Festive Elderflower Cocktail. I highly recommend giving it a try, or at…

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Drink of the Week: Basil Gimlet

I’m a gin & tonic guy through and through–you just can’t beat the refreshing, herbal bubble of a gin & tonic. However, I have been looking for ways to jazz up my gin intake and discovered the Basil Gimlet.…

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BBQ Recipe of the Summer: Chicken Gyros?

Recently my wife and I were lucky enough to inherit a barbecue that was no longer wanted and, not wanting to spend money unnecessarily (who would?), we welcomed it with open arms. It made itself right at home out…

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Drink of the Week: The Fitzgerald

Alcohol might have led to F. Scott Fitzgerald’s downfall, but it would be hard to pass up a cocktail like the Fitzgerald on a warm summer day/night. A new discovery of mine, the Fitzgerald is a simple gin cocktail…

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Balcony Garden:Tomato Edition

So back in August I bought tomato plants for my apartment. Just two small potted tomato plants from Home Depot. They grew and grew and even sprouted a blossom or two. Eventually one small tomato (we’re talking small) grew. Unfortunately,…