Tag Archives: Drinks
Lefty O’Doul’s – San Francisco
There’s a reason Lefty’s has been around for a long time, and a reason it deserves a visit – great transporting atmosphere, solid food and drinks, and bartenders that are friendly and well-versed in the history of the place. And like any good San Francisco establishment… a challenging set of stairs in a dangerously narrow hallway that must be overcome if one wants to use a bathroom. How anyone could manage it after a couple drinks is beyond me. Another reason to go! Continue reading
Harvey Wallbanger
Let’s hear it for Harvey! This is a drink I’ve been curious about all my life. If my parents weren’t drinking it in the seventies, they were certainly referencing it in conversation as a popular beverage among the kings and … Continue reading
Huevos Rancheros and Tequila
Fresh homemade salsa has become a regular thing with me lately, and any dish I find that can accommodate it is going straight to the top of my “to do” list. More often than not, I’m racing to finish a … Continue reading
String of Pearls
This is a sweet, smooth, dare I say “cozy” after-dinner drink to serve on a night you’re staying in with a movie on the big screen TV. They also might fit alongside the Sidecar, Whiskey Sour and Horse’s Neck at … Continue reading
Sam’s Red Dot
Certainly this drink already exists in a similar form, but whatever it’s name is, it can’t beat “Sam’s Red Dot,” a tribute to the Westie who lives across the hall from MG and feverishly chases a red laser dot back … Continue reading
Bloody Mary, Bloody Mary Part 2
Several weeks ago, I started buying low-sodium V8 vegetable juice to keep on hand as an alternative to orange juice. An 8 ounce glass has ten grams of carbs, only fifty calories and ZERO grams of fat. It’s a little … Continue reading
Homemade Guac and Salsa for Chicken Soft Tacos
There is a lot to be said for swinging around a knife. Stabbing vegetables is a great method for chasing away the blahs. The only thing better is chowing down on the delicious results. I promised MG and Michael, our … Continue reading
The Bachelorette Recap: May 14, 2011
Dancing with the Stars Recap: May 14, 2012 (with VIDEOS and SPOILERS)
Dancing with the Stars: April 16, 2012 – Mark Ballas and Katherine Jenkins’ Argentine Tango Scores a…. (VIDEO and SPOILERS)
Food Network Star Recap: May 20, 2012
Dancing with the Stars Recap: Performances from the Finals – May 21, 2012 (with VIDEOS and SPOILERS)
Dancing with the Stars: September 26, 2011 Nancy Grace Nipple Slip Twitter-Cap
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Britain’s Got Talent Winner 2012 – Ashleigh and Pudsey (VIDEO)
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Dancing with the Stars Recap: March 26, 2012
Food Network Star Recap: May 13, 2012
Dancing with the Stars Recap: April 16, 2012
Dancing with the Stars Recap: May 7, 2012 (with VIDEOS)
NBC’s SMASH – Why is Ellis (Jaime Cepero) the Most Hated Character on Television?
Game of Thrones Recap – Episode 18: “The Prince of Winterfell”
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Celebrity Apprentice Recap: March 27, 2011
Season Pass: Modern Family (ABC)
Listening To: “C’est Si Bon” – Ann-Margret
The Bachelor 15-3: Brad Womack to star in Love Hurts
Bachelor Pad: August 8, 2011 – Your Top Tweets
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Dancing with the Stars Recap: March 21, 2011
Project Runway – July 28, 2011 – The Top Tweets
The Bachelorette Recap: June 13, 2011 (4 of 4)
The Bachelor 16-4: January 23, 2012 – Your Top Tweets
The Bachelor 15: Emily or Chantal? Former Cast Members Weigh In
The Bachelor 15-2: Brad Womack and the Carnival Clowns
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