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…
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…
Gillywater is an alcoholic beverage that Professor Minerva McGonagall orders while at the Three Broomsticks with Cornelius Fudge, Rubeus Hagrid, and Filius Flitwick. I am not sure if it is related to the real Gillyflower (carnation), which is seen in winemaking…
It’s not easy being a wizard, even the professors have to get away from the bustle and the endless grading of scrolls of Hogwart’s. While students often opt for a big mug of butter beer, the professors’ order is a…
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…
After the Dandie Vodka experiment, I knew I couldn’t stop there. I recently scored a ton of vegan gummy bears that I thought would be left for movies and daytrips, but then I saw a post about ‘Drunken Gummy Bears’…
I’ve been wanting to do more with rhubarb, but then it started to take a turn in my fridge. So I diced it up and smothered it with vodka. Isn’t that how we all deal with our problems? Ok, that’s…