No one should have to make difficult decisions, like “delicious mojito or awesome Otter Pop,” when it’s hot outside, especially since frosty desserts and booze almost always go... Read more >>

When I think of a “Girls Night Out” I can’t help but think of Carrie, Miranda, Samantha, and Charlotte all dressed to the nines drinking cosmos and martinis in a posh night club in... Read more >>

Mad Men and the boys of Sterling Cooper sure brought the cool back to the cocktail. Sometimes I wish I lived in the 1960s when your day started with a stiff screwdriver, followed by a three-martini... Read more >>

Do you know the gaiwan, the beautiful and traditional Chinese covered cup for brewing fine tea? The gaiwan (literally “covered bowl”) has a noble place in Chinese culture: it’s... Read more >>

I am known for my iced tea by Jeff’s and Steve’s friends. Now, my boys make it all the time and claim to make it better than me! Jeff’s friends have even opted for the tea over beer.... Read more >>

I owe my adoration of highly hopped beers to high school. Like most teenagers, geography, popularity, and access heavily influenced my drinking preferences. I grew up in Northern California, a hotbed... Read more >>

Aside from being a fantastic drink, vodka has many uses which you may not have known about. Since vodka is one of the world's most popular drinks, many of us have a bottle handy in the home. And since... Read more >>

Sure, cocktails are full of empty calories that can wreak havoc on the healthiest of diets, but sometimes there’s no better way to shake off the work week than with a... Read more >>

This is one of my mother’s all time favorite drinks in the summer. Of course, when you live in the south, anything served over ice quickly becomes a favorite. This drink, however, is different.... Read more >>

This is a solemn day for me. I remember fallen friends who gave this nation the ultimate sacrifice, so that you, the American citizen, could enjoy your backyard barbeques, marching parades, beer... Read more >>