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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Know your Mojito
A chilled glass of Mojito is a fairly common sight in bars and pubs across the globe. Starting its journey from the South American country of Cuba, it slowly became known and then popular everywhere where there was a thirsty man. And for good reason too. (more…)
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Peeling Back the Layers of Culinary Myths
We live in a world abounding with myths – some related to our daily lives, others related to our religious beliefs and some even connected to cooking. In fact myths are especially abundant in the culinary world. How many times have you heard that you need to salt the aubergines before you cook them, or you must prick sausages before you fry them? But is there any truth behind these practices that have been handed down for generations? Let’s find out and see if we can’t make your life simpler in the kitchen.
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Henry VIII – The Guy Who Knew How to Dine in Style
Henry VIII was popular for two things – his trysts with various women throughout his lifetime and his voracious appetite. He may have tried to pass himself off as an epicure but the truth is he was a plain and simple glutton. He was so fond of wining and dining that the kitchens at Hampton Court Palace filled 55 rooms and they were manned by 200 members of the kitchen staff who would typically make a 14-course meal for 600 people!
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Quaint & Charming Christmas Food Superstitions
Christmas, like all other religious festivals, has its fair share of superstitions and charming old-world beliefs. For instance, you must have heard of this superstition which says that you should never send Christmas carolers from your house empty handed, even if they don’t sing too well. It’s considered bad luck to do so. You should offer carolers food or drink and a bit of money. Another one goes that you should keep a branch of a cherry tree in water at the beginning of advent. If the branch flowers by Christmas, it will definitely bring you luck. (more…)
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