I don’t believe there is anything more synonymous with Twin Peaks than black coffee and cherry pie—and maybe some jelly donuts. I love reading the in depth theories about the symbolism of food in Twin Peaks. The best I have…
Through the darkness of future past The magician longs to see. One chants out between two worlds Fire walk with me. The poem recited in Agent Cooper’s dream, by Mike, and Bob seems to be an evil incantation that (I…
“I’m going to let you in on a little secret: every day, once a day, give yourself a present. Don’t plan it; don’t wait for it; just let it happen. It could be a new shirt in a men’s store,…
Who killed Laura Palmer? That was the question that has captivated audiences of Twin Peaks since the early 90s, unwinding into her posthumous fall from grace. Laura’s sad story is blotted with secrets of drugs, abuse, and self-loathing. The mystery…
The summer of 2017 has marked of Twin Peaks, the strange yet addicting television program that captivated audiences in the early 90s. Love or hate the new season, it looks like it will be the final resting place of any…
The Patronus Charm is a defensive magical spell in the wizarding world that conjures a gust of positive energy, sometimes in the shape of an animal familiar and works as a protective shield. The spell is used to protect oneself…
You may or may not know I have a personal connection to the Hawaiian Isles. We moved there when I was a kid and I lived there until after college. You’ll see it’s influence in many of my recipes, personal…
Spritzers originated from eastern Europe and are a great way to lighten an alcoholic drink, making it easier to drink in hot weather and alcohol go further for a thirsty crowd. The alcohol gets cut with a sparkling beverage like…
This cocktail smacks of nostalgia and cherry coke and though the patented Cherry Coke only dates back to 1985, it was a favorite at retro soda fountains for years. Soda jerks would mix a cherry flavored syrup in to the…
Not to be confused with a Screwdriver, the Greyhound is one of the great classics that was almost lost to the sands of time. I couldn’t even find it in my Mixology textbook! I’m assuming this is because grapefruit has become such…