Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

(Picture from Macheesmo)

For some reason people still argue with me when I tell them, Bourbon is my favorite food. Who say’s a glass or two of bourbon can’t be a nutritious meal? But at least for now, I’m willing to compromise and say that, Bourbon at the very least is a fantastic addition to some of your favorite recipes!

I came across this article on my morning commute and it got me thinking about some of the great summer dishes that booze can be a delicious part of. Another one of my favorite blogs, Macheesmo, has had me intrigued to try this bourbon cured salmon for some time. I keep forgetting to give it a go, but I think this warm weather is the perfect excuse. Sunday Brunch anybody?

What are your favorite booze infused foods?

Multiple Alcohol Induced Personalities

It’s a simple question. Do we all have multiple alcohol induced personality disorders?

I tried to do some research on whether different alcohols can have different effects on us from a purely chemical perspective but without much success. The same old stories we’ve all been telling about “whiskey anger” and “tequila craziness” seem to come up over and over again but without real consistency or explanation. People getting a little touchy after a few shots of brown liquor. Ladies going cat fight crazy after a few gin and tonics.  I’m not saying it’s not true, but it’s a phenomenon I’d love to get to the bottom of.

My feeling is that much like our connection to food, different types of booze take on particular roles in our life. So maybe it’s the association to a certain alcoholic beverage that brings out our inner characters. Luckily for me, I think most of those connections are extremely positive. In fact, I happen to think I’m quite enjoyable while enjoying a bunch of red wine with the Gordons or sipping down a good bourbon with the Noblers. Either way, it seems if no one else is going to do the hardcore research, its gonna be up to us…

What about you guys? Any major personality swings from booze to booze? Any vodka fist swingers or rum punch lushes out there?

 

Santa Deserves More

Just a few days away from my favorite 48 hours of the year…

Christmas Eve and Christmas are admittedly on the new side in my life (Thank you, Gordons!). But that being said, all of you Scrooges out there need a cocktail. I’ve been hearing way too much of you these days and it’s enough already. And speaking of cocktails…I’ve always thought it’s kind of messed up that Santa, for all his troubles, gets left milk and cookies. When’s the last time you came home from a long day of work craving an oatmeal raisin and some 2%. So this year, give Santa what he deserves…

I found this bourbon shortbread (two of my favorite things combined) recipe on the “Eat Like a Man” Esquire blog. Seems only fitting. But because the bourbon here only really imparts some flavor to these sweets, leave the man a little hot tea, spiked with a little whiskey to wash them down. After all, he’s got 9 designated drivers to take care of him the rest of the way!

Check back on Saturday for my perfect Christmas cocktail I’m working on over at the Juice Bar and don’t forget to bake these cookies!

 

Worthy of the Nobler?

It’s Friday.

And after a night sans imbibing, I’m ready for a drink. Much like this Gin and Fever Tree Tonic at Txikito, the weekend calls for a bit of class. So while I have a few new places to check out, I’m looking for suggestions on bars worthy of the Nobler Experiment…any hidden gems out there?