The Corpse Reviver #2 is a cocktail that has made a big comeback in recent years-- I think partly for the name and partly because it is a great drink. In this video, I show you how to make a slight variation on the Corpse Reviver #2 using an ingredient call Swedish punsch. For a related drink, watch our Corpse Reviver #1: www.youtube.com .75oz gin .75oz Swedish punsch .5oz Cointreau .75oz lemon juice 1 dash absinthe Add all ingredients to your shaker. Add ice and shake hard. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Twitter: bit.ly Facebook: bit.ly … [Read more...]
Corpse Reviver #3 cocktail from Better Cocktails at Home
December 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I think this is the only video of the Corpse Reviver #3 on the internet and in this episode I show you how to make one. An elegant mix of brandy, Cointreau, Campari, and lemon juice make this drink flavorful and bitter at the same time. I really love this version of the Corpse Reviver and I urge you to add it to your repertoire. For a related drink, watch our Corpse Reviver #1: www.youtube.com 1oz brandy 1oz Campari 1oz Cointreau .5oz lemon juice Add all ingredients to your shaker. Add ice and shake hard. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Twitter: bit.ly Facebook: bit.ly … [Read more...]
Are there any special ways to make coffee at home?
December 28, 2012 By 1 Comment
I don't put sugar in my coffee, but I do like sweetners in my coffee such as Coffee Mate's French Vanilla with a dash of fontana white chocolate mocha sauce (same sauce starbucks uses) I only stated what I like since maybe someone can recommend something for me based on my taste. What coffee styles would you recommend for me to make at home? How do you make it? … [Read more...]
Three Dots and a Dash tiki cocktail from Better Cocktails at Home
December 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
In this video, I show you how to make one of my favorite tiki cocktails, the Three Dots and a Dash. This WWII era drink was created by Don the Beachcomber. Donn Beach fought in WWII and the name of this drink comes from Morse Code for the letter "v," for victory. You can find this drink published in the excellent Sippin' Safari by Jeff "Beachbum" Berry. Three Dots and a Dash 1.5oz Martinique rum .5oz Demerara rum .5oz lime juice .5oz orange juice .5oz honey syrup .25oz falernum .25oz allspice dram 1 dash Angostura bitters Fine strain the citrus juice into your cocktail shaker. Add the rest of the ingredients and ice. Shake like you mean business and pour unstrained into your glass. Garnish with three cherries and a pineapple spear. Twitter: bit.ly Facebook: bit.ly … [Read more...]
Corpse Reviver #1 cocktail from Better Cocktails at Home
December 15, 2012 By 4 Comments
In this video, I show you how to make the Corpse Reviver #1. This cocktail appears in Harry Craddock's Savoy cocktail book where he comments that is should be drunk "before 11am, or whenever steam or energy is needed." In this video I use Pierre Ferrand 1840, Laird's Bottle in Bond Apple Brandy, and Dolin rouge sweet vermouth. 2oz brandy 1oz apple brandy 1oz sweet vermouth Add all ingredients to your mixing glass. Add ice and stir. Strain into a cocktail glass. No garnish. Twitter: bit.ly Facebook: bit.ly … [Read more...]
Eva Parks Visons Women’s Expo 2011 Best Home Chef of DFW
October 19, 2012 By 1 Comment
Eva Parks was named Best Home Chef in DFW for the 2011 Visions Women's Expo. She took the main cooking stage and prepared one of her favorite dishes, Butternut Squash Risotto. … [Read more...]
Old Fashioned Cocktail from Better Cocktails at Home
October 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Old Fashioned cocktail is a wonderfully simple drink from the early 1800s that is extremely easy to make at home. It is one of my favorites and I think you'll like it too. 2.5oz bourbon whiskey .25oz simple syrup 3 dashes Angostura bitters Add all ingredients to a mixing glass. Add ice and stir. Strain over an ice filled rocks glass. Express the oil from the peel of an orange over the top and then drop the peel into the drink. Twitter: bit.ly Facebook: bit.ly … [Read more...]
Quick Tips, Tricks and Techniques at Home with Divya Gugnani: The 15-Minute Rule
October 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Our very own Divya Gugnani dishes out more home cooking and entertaining secrets. Before you uncork that next bottle of vino, check out the ultimate wine 101 tip we like to call "The 15-Minute Rule." Tip: Take white wine out of the fridge 15 minutes before serving Tip: Pop red wine in the fridge 15 minutes before serving Catfish in Red Wine Sauce by Divya Gugnani Makes 2 servings INGREDIENTS: 2 6 oz. catfish fillets 1 sharon fruit 1/2 red onion 1 plum tomato 2 1/2 cloves garlic 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 cup red wine (Barbera) 1 teaspoon chopped cliantro leaves for garnish salt and pepper PREPARATION: 1. Divide the fish into 4, 3 oz. pieces. 2. Salt and pepper catfish. 3. Sauté catfish in olive oil for about 2 minutes on each side. 4. Remove catfish from pan and set aside. 5. Add diced plum … [Read more...]
Chris Young – Getting you home
October 5, 2012 By 25 Comments
Chris Young - Getting you home......End of the song is Rascal Flatts - I'm moving on … [Read more...]
Chris Young – Gettin’ You Home
October 4, 2012 By 23 Comments
Music video by Chris Young performing Gettin' You Home. (C) 2009 Sony Music Entertainment … [Read more...]
