Saké – the Japanese Drink for Gods
In Japan, saké is considered to be drink for the Gods. It is not uncommon to find shrines to ‘Matsuosama’ – the most important sake-brewing deity – inside several Japanese breweries. This 100% natural drink is made from rice, koji (an enzyme), yeast, and of course water. There are around 65 different strains of rice that are used to make saké, and the most expensive and prized strain among them is the Yamada Nashiki, which is also considered to be the ‘king of saké rice’. (more…)
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What’s in a Beer Glass – Sometimes quite a Lot!
Order a German wheat beer and it comes to you in a tall glass with a wide mouth and a tapering base; call for a Czech Pilsner and it arrives in something that looks like a stretched funnel with a small foot; a Trappist beer is served in a chalice with a stout stem. What’s with the different beer glasses and do they really matter? Actually, they do, and sometimes in a big way. (more…)
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The Most “Drunk” Countries in the World
It’s always interesting to notice the relationship people have with alcohol. Some use it as a means to shed their inhibitions and others as an impetus to facilitate social interactions. In some countries alcohol is a matter of national identity while in others it’s a national problem. (more…)
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Jerry Thomas: The Jupiter of Olympus Bar
When you walk into a bar and place an order for your favorite cocktail, do you ever stop to think who is to be thanked for the few minutes of pleasure you get? Who thought up these amazing creations, mixing one drink with another, garnishing it with a slice of lime and adding that snazzy pink umbrellas that ladies like so much? If you feel the inclination to raise a prayer of thanks to the man who started it all, you may want to keep this name in mind – Jerry Thomas – also nicknamed “Professor” Jerry Thomas. (more…)
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Enjoy Entertaining? 5 Things you Must Have to Spice up a Cocktail Party
For most of us, our desire to entertain friends and family has to be carefully balanced according to a strict household budget. Much as we’d like to have a gala party at home or do things with a degree of sophistication like the well-heeled segment of society, we are constantly battling numbers in our bank account. However, I have to say here that bringing an element of style into your dinner parties doesn’t necessarily need loads of cash. A savvy shopper will definitely be able to scour through the neighborhood market and come up with a few great bargains to set the party swinging and grooving. (more…)
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