Monthly Archives: August 2009

Drink du Jour – Bellini

Bellini 2 oz peach puree splash peach schnapps champagne Add peach puree and peach schnapps to champagne flute.  Top with champagne, stirring carefully and continuously.

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Drink du Jour – Champagne Cocktail

Champagne Cocktail white sugar cube dash Angostura bitters 1 oz brandy dry champagne Drop sugar cube into bottom of champagne flute and sprinkle with bitters.  Add brandy and stir.  Gently add champagne.

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Drink du Jour – Kamikaze

Kamikaze 1 oz vodka 1/2 oz triple sec splash lime juice splash sweet and sour Combine ingredients in shaker with ice; shake well.  Strain into glass.

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Bartending/Margarita contest in Waco, Texas

1ST ANNUAL BARTENDER   CHAMPIONSHIPS    Presented: by Jose Cuervo   The Arthritis Foundation and Jose Cuervo are excited to announce the start of a new tradition at the Margarita & Salsa Festival.  The first ever Bartender Championships!   The … Continue reading

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How to Cook Like a Gourmet—When You’re Broke – The Cheapskate Blog – TIME.com

How to Cook Like a Gourmet—When You’re Broke Posted by Brad Tuttle Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 8:00 am Gabi Moskowitz is a food blogger known as the BrokeAss Gourmet. She’s the latest frugal gastronomist to discuss with The Cheapskate … Continue reading

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Recession or No Recession, Come On, Get Happy! – The Cheapskate Blog – TIME.com

Recession or No Recession, Come On, Get Happy! Posted by Brad Tuttle Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 5:07 pm Could the onset of the recession actually make people happier? In fact, it could—if only because it can remind people of … Continue reading

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