Comments for Looka! http://looka.gumbopages.com Bia agus deoch, ceol agus craic Fri, 18 May 2012 10:24:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 Comment on Liquor Cabinet by » Liquor Cabinet smarty + fancy http://looka.gumbopages.com/liquor-cabinet/comment-page-1/#comment-3209 » Liquor Cabinet smarty + fancy Fri, 18 May 2012 10:24:20 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?page_id=257#comment-3209 [...] from Chuck Taggart and modified, here’s my liquor cabinet and my wish [...] [...] from Chuck Taggart and modified, here’s my liquor cabinet and my wish [...]

]]> Comment on Be honest by shari http://looka.gumbopages.com/2012/05/17/be-honest/comment-page-1/#comment-3207 shari Fri, 18 May 2012 04:52:33 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3705#comment-3207 Been missing you. Thank you for this picture. It's brilliant. Been missing you. Thank you for this picture. It’s brilliant.

]]> Comment on Be honest by The Kitchen Witch http://looka.gumbopages.com/2012/05/17/be-honest/comment-page-1/#comment-3206 The Kitchen Witch Fri, 18 May 2012 03:28:01 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3705#comment-3206 That is a great image. I hate that there is still so much hatred in our present day. I love all kinds of people, just not mean ones. That is a great image. I hate that there is still so much hatred in our present day. I love all kinds of people, just not mean ones.

]]> Comment on Mixology Monday XXXIV: Spice by John http://looka.gumbopages.com/2008/12/15/mixology-monday-xxxiv-spice/comment-page-1/#comment-3174 John Sun, 06 May 2012 17:09:13 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=1660#comment-3174 The tincture is super hot and spicy, it may indeed need some evening out. Going to try it out on this recipe... 1oz each Calvados, Rye, Punt y Mes 1 dash each celery bitters and black pepper tincture barspoon maple syrup Really more of fall/winter drink but I just got around to making the tincture. The tincture is super hot and spicy, it may indeed need some evening out. Going to try it out on this recipe…

1oz each Calvados, Rye, Punt y Mes
1 dash each celery bitters and black pepper tincture
barspoon maple syrup

Really more of fall/winter drink but I just got around to making the tincture.

]]> Comment on Mixology Monday XXXIV: Spice by Chuck http://looka.gumbopages.com/2008/12/15/mixology-monday-xxxiv-spice/comment-page-1/#comment-3173 Chuck Sun, 06 May 2012 07:03:19 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=1660#comment-3173 Yeah, that tends to be a bit of a problem. Unlike fruit you can't exactly press the peppercorns to get the absorbed liquid out. I'm starting to find three weeks to be a bit more than it really needs though, especially with higher proof spirits. 10 days often works, 2 weeks for an 80 proof base. How did your tincture taste? You can try cutting it with a bit more spirit if you think it needs evening out, plus it'll still last a fairly long time -- just a few drops go a long way. Yeah, that tends to be a bit of a problem. Unlike fruit you can’t exactly press the peppercorns to get the absorbed liquid out. I’m starting to find three weeks to be a bit more than it really needs though, especially with higher proof spirits. 10 days often works, 2 weeks for an 80 proof base.

How did your tincture taste? You can try cutting it with a bit more spirit if you think it needs evening out, plus it’ll still last a fairly long time — just a few drops go a long way.

]]> Comment on Mixology Monday XXXIV: Spice by John http://looka.gumbopages.com/2008/12/15/mixology-monday-xxxiv-spice/comment-page-1/#comment-3172 John Sun, 06 May 2012 00:29:31 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=1660#comment-3172 Hi Chuck, I was curious if your tinctures experienced any "shrink"? I just made a batch of black pepper tincture with 4 oz liquid (3 oz 1oo proof vodka, 1 oz Lemonhart 151). At the end of a 3-week steep, I got probably just under 2oz into my bottle. I assume the rest of the liquid was absorbed by the peppercorns? Hi Chuck,

I was curious if your tinctures experienced any “shrink”? I just made a batch of black pepper tincture with 4 oz liquid (3 oz 1oo proof vodka, 1 oz Lemonhart 151). At the end of a 3-week steep, I got probably just under 2oz into my bottle. I assume the rest of the liquid was absorbed by the peppercorns?

]]> Comment on The (Original) Hurricane Cocktail by Jake http://looka.gumbopages.com/2010/05/08/the-original-hurricane-cocktail/comment-page-1/#comment-3158 Jake Wed, 02 May 2012 06:05:12 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=2246#comment-3158 Cocktail Buzz - we did the exact same thing last year during Hurricane Irene! Made some of the modified version Hurricanes (with the grenadine) and weathered the storm in Brooklyn. One thing we discovered when I made one for my friend who "can't drink rum": this version of the Hurricane works DELICIOUSLY when made with tequila. I subbed 1.5 oz. blanco for the white rum, and 1.5 oz. reposado for the dark rum. Kept the grenadine, OJ, lime, and passion fruit equal. I actually liked this more than the rum hurricane! Cocktail Buzz – we did the exact same thing last year during Hurricane Irene! Made some of the modified version Hurricanes (with the grenadine) and weathered the storm in Brooklyn.

One thing we discovered when I made one for my friend who “can’t drink rum”: this version of the Hurricane works DELICIOUSLY when made with tequila. I subbed 1.5 oz. blanco for the white rum, and 1.5 oz. reposado for the dark rum. Kept the grenadine, OJ, lime, and passion fruit equal. I actually liked this more than the rum hurricane!

]]> Comment on Hooray, fat! by Fat is good « FierceFoods http://looka.gumbopages.com/2010/03/12/hooray-fat/comment-page-1/#comment-3100 Fat is good « FierceFoods Fri, 20 Apr 2012 05:38:21 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=2086#comment-3100 [...] This is all music to our ears because as although we’re willing to wean off of sugar, we’re not about to give up fat. It’s truly the reason food tastes good. As the culinary genius brother on the TV show Malcolm in the Middle once said: “Fat is the medium by which flavor travels. Fat is what makes food taste good. This is why a wise and loving God gave us fat in the first place.” (hat tip) [...] [...] This is all music to our ears because as although we’re willing to wean off of sugar, we’re not about to give up fat. It’s truly the reason food tastes good. As the culinary genius brother on the TV show Malcolm in the Middle once said: “Fat is the medium by which flavor travels. Fat is what makes food taste good. This is why a wise and loving God gave us fat in the first place.” (hat tip) [...]

]]> Comment on Ojen Frappé by Chuck http://looka.gumbopages.com/2008/12/31/ojen-frappe/comment-page-1/#comment-3058 Chuck Wed, 28 Mar 2012 20:22:38 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=1640#comment-3058 Hey Mike! Thanks a million for that article. Very interesting ... and very sad about our central protagonist. :( Here's hoping the stuff comes back -- it'd certainly make New Orleans happy. In the meantime I've still got about 1-3/4 bottles of the old stuff left. Hey Mike! Thanks a million for that article. Very interesting … and very sad about our central protagonist. :(

Here’s hoping the stuff comes back — it’d certainly make New Orleans happy. In the meantime I’ve still got about 1-3/4 bottles of the old stuff left.

]]> Comment on Ojen Frappé by Mike S. http://looka.gumbopages.com/2008/12/31/ojen-frappe/comment-page-1/#comment-3057 Mike S. Wed, 28 Mar 2012 19:17:53 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=1640#comment-3057 Chuck, because I can't seem to let this go, I periodically do a bit of searching on Ojen and the like, and today ran across this tantalizing bit of info: http://www.spain-food-wine.culturespain.com/2012/03/ojen-is-back-on-the-wine-map/ Who knows what might come of this, especially since the central protagonist is now apparently deceased, but perhaps some reason to hope for a return of Ojen. Cheers, M Chuck, because I can’t seem to let this go, I periodically do a bit of searching on Ojen and the like, and today ran across this tantalizing bit of info:

http://www.spain-food-wine.culturespain.com/2012/03/ojen-is-back-on-the-wine-map/

Who knows what might come of this, especially since the central protagonist is now apparently deceased, but perhaps some reason to hope for a return of Ojen.

Cheers,

M

]]> Comment on Cocktail of the Day: The Perfect Pear by Kate http://looka.gumbopages.com/2010/10/31/the-perfect-pear-cocktail/comment-page-1/#comment-3054 Kate Mon, 26 Mar 2012 06:39:22 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=2852#comment-3054 Thank you for this! I'm in the middle of working through some problems in a pear eau-de-vie cocktail, myself (I'm using Schladerer). It hadn't occurred to me to extend/dry it out with either vodka or gin, but that really seems to be the way to go. I appreciate how you lay out everything - they're real frazzle-comforting words of wisdom. Thank you for this! I’m in the middle of working through some problems in a pear eau-de-vie cocktail, myself (I’m using Schladerer). It hadn’t occurred to me to extend/dry it out with either vodka or gin, but that really seems to be the way to go. I appreciate how you lay out everything – they’re real frazzle-comforting words of wisdom.

]]> Comment on The (Original) Hurricane Cocktail by ME TOO http://looka.gumbopages.com/2010/05/08/the-original-hurricane-cocktail/comment-page-1/#comment-2963 ME TOO Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:25:40 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=2246#comment-2963 DITTO on your entire first experience at Pat O's. I ALSO had the mint julep and I did not try another one for FIVE YEARS.....it was my first trip to NOLA and I could not for the life of me understand why someone would drink these, until I finally got up the courage to try another (not at Pat O's). Why do we first timers put ourselves through the misery?? And DITTO on the powdered mix and the parties...wow there must be a ton of us out there. Thank goodness we all grew up. DITTO on your entire first experience at Pat O’s. I ALSO had the mint julep and I did not try another one for FIVE YEARS…..it was my first trip to NOLA and I could not for the life of me understand why someone would drink these, until I finally got up the courage to try another (not at Pat O’s). Why do we first timers put ourselves through the misery?? And DITTO on the powdered mix and the parties…wow there must be a ton of us out there. Thank goodness we all grew up.

]]> Comment on New York City, Clover Club & the New York Sour by Tiare http://looka.gumbopages.com/2012/02/22/clover-club-and-the-new-york-sour/comment-page-1/#comment-2951 Tiare Sat, 10 Mar 2012 22:28:28 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3575#comment-2951 You stirred up some sweet memories with that post! and how time flies...i was there 2009 after the Tales with Rick and we went to the Clover Club, i have a few pics in my album on FB. I have now forgotten what cocktails i had but it was a bunch! after Clover Club i remember we went to Mayahuel and D&Co. Btw that photo of Daisy de Santiago is awesome...and the drinks seems awesome too, i think i`m gonna try to make it. You stirred up some sweet memories with that post! and how time flies…i was there 2009 after the Tales with Rick and we went to the Clover Club, i have a few pics in my album on FB. I have now forgotten what cocktails i had but it was a bunch! after Clover Club i remember we went to Mayahuel and D&Co.

Btw that photo of Daisy de Santiago is awesome…and the drinks seems awesome too, i think i`m gonna try to make it.

]]> Comment on Cocktail of the day: The Vieux Carré by Drinking New Orleans, Part 1: The Vieux Carré « Tempered Spirits http://looka.gumbopages.com/2002/03/01/vieux-carre-cocktail/comment-page-1/#comment-2924 Drinking New Orleans, Part 1: The Vieux Carré « Tempered Spirits Thu, 01 Mar 2012 19:00:17 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=676#comment-2924 [...] For decades, though, the once-signature drink was not offered at the Carousel Bar (that and the waitresses didn’t seem to know about it) but thanks to recent cocktail revival and to Tales of the Cocktail, you can now enjoy a [...] [...] For decades, though, the once-signature drink was not offered at the Carousel Bar (that and the waitresses didn’t seem to know about it) but thanks to recent cocktail revival and to Tales of the Cocktail, you can now enjoy a [...]

]]> Comment on The Mai Tai (You’re Doing It All Wrong!) by Uai Tai – MxMo LXIV – Tiki : Mixing Bar http://looka.gumbopages.com/2010/03/11/the-mai-tai-youre-doing-it-all-wrong/comment-page-1/#comment-2921 Uai Tai – MxMo LXIV – Tiki : Mixing Bar Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:03:59 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=2091#comment-2921 [...] Mas, por motivos que já especulamos aqui, a receita original foi se perdendo em meio a versões menos interessantes, cheias de xaropes coloridos e sucos artificiais, que mais serviriam um menu de boate dos anos 80 [...] [...] Mas, por motivos que já especulamos aqui, a receita original foi se perdendo em meio a versões menos interessantes, cheias de xaropes coloridos e sucos artificiais, que mais serviriam um menu de boate dos anos 80 [...]

]]> Comment on New York City, Clover Club & the New York Sour by Chuck http://looka.gumbopages.com/2012/02/22/clover-club-and-the-new-york-sour/comment-page-1/#comment-2909 Chuck Sat, 25 Feb 2012 18:48:16 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3575#comment-2909 We fell in love not only with Clover Club but the whole neighborhood. If I were to move to New York I'd pick Carroll Gardens in Brooklyn, and I'd be able to walk to Clover Club as my neighborhood bar (and JakeWalk too, for that matter). We fell in love not only with Clover Club but the whole neighborhood. If I were to move to New York I’d pick Carroll Gardens in Brooklyn, and I’d be able to walk to Clover Club as my neighborhood bar (and JakeWalk too, for that matter).

]]> Comment on New York City, Clover Club & the New York Sour by Rowen http://looka.gumbopages.com/2012/02/22/clover-club-and-the-new-york-sour/comment-page-1/#comment-2908 Rowen Sat, 25 Feb 2012 05:32:47 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3575#comment-2908 Dude! Insane—I was just there, back for some family stuff and of course a visit to Clover Club. Glad you had an awesome time on my old patch. Dude! Insane—I was just there, back for some family stuff and of course a visit to Clover Club. Glad you had an awesome time on my old patch.

]]> Comment on New York City, Clover Club & the New York Sour by Wesly http://looka.gumbopages.com/2012/02/22/clover-club-and-the-new-york-sour/comment-page-1/#comment-2899 Wesly Thu, 23 Feb 2012 07:39:58 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3575#comment-2899 Also...superatmospheric photos can be found here: http://goo.gl/A5MGS (Note: Link now works!) Also…superatmospheric photos can be found here:

http://goo.gl/A5MGS

(Note: Link now works!)

]]> Comment on New York City, Clover Club & the New York Sour by Wesly http://looka.gumbopages.com/2012/02/22/clover-club-and-the-new-york-sour/comment-page-1/#comment-2898 Wesly Thu, 23 Feb 2012 07:33:19 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3575#comment-2898 The supergood Zombies in Stereo--made as it was with apple brandy, Calvados, AND Pommeau--was of course a play on the name of superfun band Apples in Stereo. Both band and cocktail are worth your time and attention. :) The supergood Zombies in Stereo–made as it was with apple brandy, Calvados, AND Pommeau–was of course a play on the name of superfun band Apples in Stereo. Both band and cocktail are worth your time and attention. :)

]]> Comment on Happy Mardi Gras! by Bill http://looka.gumbopages.com/2012/02/21/happy-mardi-gras/comment-page-1/#comment-2896 Bill Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:30:54 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3649#comment-2896 I represented for all y'all on Mardi Gras Day yesterday, from uptown on Jackson Ave. for Zulu with the Southern Univ Human Jukebox and St. Aug, to 2nd and Dryades for Indians(got a pic with Bo Dollis who was not masking), the Cheyenne in full force, to St. Charles for LSU Tiger band and Rex, all the way back downtown to Canal for Rex again, into Da Quarter with Society of St. Ann to sing by the river, up into the Lower Pontalba building for a third story view of Jackson Square and the river, then getting back in the car for home 12 hours after i got in it to Go See The Mardi Gras....Carnival Day what a big affair.....and today my legs and shoulders scream at me...the voice ain't in too good a shape either... I represented for all y’all on Mardi Gras Day yesterday, from uptown on Jackson Ave. for Zulu with the Southern Univ Human Jukebox and St. Aug, to 2nd and Dryades for Indians(got a pic with Bo Dollis who was not masking), the Cheyenne in full force, to St. Charles for LSU Tiger band and Rex, all the way back downtown to Canal for Rex again, into Da Quarter with Society of St. Ann to sing by the river, up into the Lower Pontalba building for a third story view of Jackson Square and the river, then getting back in the car for home 12 hours after i got in it to Go See The Mardi Gras….Carnival Day what a big affair…..and today my legs and shoulders scream at me…the voice ain’t in too good a shape either…

]]> Comment on Happy Mardi Gras! by Chuck http://looka.gumbopages.com/2012/02/21/happy-mardi-gras/comment-page-1/#comment-2894 Chuck Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:25:41 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3649#comment-2894 Happy Mardi Gras, Tiare! I don't know how to say that in Swedish. :) No Tales for us this year, though -- we need to take a year off. With luck we can ramp up to travelling again once Wesly gets a job! Happy Mardi Gras, Tiare! I don’t know how to say that in Swedish. :)

No Tales for us this year, though — we need to take a year off. With luck we can ramp up to travelling again once Wesly gets a job!

]]> Comment on Happy Mardi Gras! by Bart Boydston http://looka.gumbopages.com/2012/02/21/happy-mardi-gras/comment-page-1/#comment-2892 Bart Boydston Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:09:12 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3649#comment-2892 Hey, Chuck. Thanks for all of your food and musical tips plus all of the other things you do (I'm a big fan of Doctors, Professors, too). I had lunch at Orleans Corner (411 E. Huntington Dr., Arcadia) today and had some of the best Chicken/Andouille Gumbo I've had outside of Louisiana. Plus, they're having a Mardi Gras party at 4:30. Probably too late for you today, but if you haven't eaten there, I highly recommend it. As for me, easing the pain of not being in NOLA for awhile by making Mardi Gras Pasta for dinner. Cheers! Hey, Chuck. Thanks for all of your food and musical tips plus all of the other things you do (I’m a big fan of Doctors, Professors, too). I had lunch at Orleans Corner (411 E. Huntington Dr., Arcadia) today and had some of the best Chicken/Andouille Gumbo I’ve had outside of Louisiana. Plus, they’re having a Mardi Gras party at 4:30. Probably too late for you today, but if you haven’t eaten there, I highly recommend it. As for me, easing the pain of not being in NOLA for awhile by making Mardi Gras Pasta for dinner. Cheers!

]]> Comment on Happy Mardi Gras! by Chuck http://looka.gumbopages.com/2012/02/21/happy-mardi-gras/comment-page-1/#comment-2891 Chuck Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:46:24 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3649#comment-2891 Hey Christine! (And Barry!) We saw them at an absurdly overcrowded club in Hollywood that was filled with drunken asshats, and despite that it was one of the best shows I've seen in ages. Troy is astonishing and so is his band; they get tighter and tighter every day. Nothing too festive for us today, alas -- we live in heathen non-New Orleans, so it's just another workday (sigh). Last night we had friends over for king cake and Sazeracs, which was great, and tonight we'll have red beans for dinner. Shorty and the Wild Magnolias are my soundtracks at the moment. :) Hey Christine! (And Barry!) We saw them at an absurdly overcrowded club in Hollywood that was filled with drunken asshats, and despite that it was one of the best shows I’ve seen in ages. Troy is astonishing and so is his band; they get tighter and tighter every day.

Nothing too festive for us today, alas — we live in heathen non-New Orleans, so it’s just another workday (sigh). Last night we had friends over for king cake and Sazeracs, which was great, and tonight we’ll have red beans for dinner. Shorty and the Wild Magnolias are my soundtracks at the moment.
:)

]]> Comment on Happy Mardi Gras! by Christine http://looka.gumbopages.com/2012/02/21/happy-mardi-gras/comment-page-1/#comment-2890 Christine Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:40:32 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3649#comment-2890 I hear you about Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue. Barry and I saw them at FQ Fest two years ago and I was hooked. Absolutely adore them. Going to JazzFest this year? I'm working on Barry but his silly well paying job keeps getting in the way. Hope you have something festive planned today. I'll be the eccentric office lady wearing beads in my cubicle. I hear you about Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue. Barry and I saw them at FQ Fest two years ago and I was hooked. Absolutely adore them. Going to JazzFest this year? I’m working on Barry but his silly well paying job keeps getting in the way. Hope you have something festive planned today. I’ll be the eccentric office lady wearing beads in my cubicle.

]]> Comment on Happy Mardi Gras! by Tiare http://looka.gumbopages.com/2012/02/21/happy-mardi-gras/comment-page-1/#comment-2889 Tiare Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:13:45 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3649#comment-2889 Happy Mardi Gras Chuck! thanks for a great post! i wish i was there..it´s harder than ever to be away right now..Anyway, i`ve seen some of the parades on Fleurty girls excellent parade cam. Gonna do my best to be there next year and then it´s also Superbowl! gonna be the biggest party ever! if you coming to the Tales i really wanna go out and eat with ya! Happy Mardi Gras Chuck! thanks for a great post! i wish i was there..it´s harder than ever to be away right now..Anyway, i`ve seen some of the parades on Fleurty girls excellent parade cam. Gonna do my best to be there next year and then it´s also Superbowl! gonna be the biggest party ever! if you coming to the Tales i really wanna go out and eat with ya!

]]> Comment on Story time with Mickey D by Chuck http://looka.gumbopages.com/2012/01/23/story-time-with-mickey-d/comment-page-1/#comment-2885 Chuck Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:52:15 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3606#comment-2885 I'll add that to the list (along with a big plate of Cincinnati chili, 4-way) if I ever find myself there. The chances of my ever moving there, though, are ... well, zero. :) I’ll add that to the list (along with a big plate of Cincinnati chili, 4-way) if I ever find myself there. The chances of my ever moving there, though, are … well, zero. :)

]]> Comment on Story time with Mickey D by The King of New Orleans http://looka.gumbopages.com/2012/01/23/story-time-with-mickey-d/comment-page-1/#comment-2884 The King of New Orleans Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:51:37 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3606#comment-2884 1. Go to Cincinnati 2. Find Terry's Turf Club 3. Get a table (you might have to sit with strangers -- oh well, this place is popular) 4. Order the best hamburger you have ever had (although you could get fois gras as it is on the menu) 5. Debate on moving to Cincinnati permanently 1. Go to Cincinnati
2. Find Terry’s Turf Club
3. Get a table (you might have to sit with strangers — oh well, this place is popular)
4. Order the best hamburger you have ever had (although you could get fois gras as it is on the menu)
5. Debate on moving to Cincinnati permanently

]]> Comment on Ragusa Brothers King Cakes 2012, No. 3 by The King of New Orleans http://looka.gumbopages.com/2012/01/24/ragusa-brothers-king-cakes-2012-no-3/comment-page-1/#comment-2883 The King of New Orleans Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:46:34 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3619#comment-2883 Is that girl a vampire? Perhaps Ms. Rice should move back to the City and interview her. Is that girl a vampire? Perhaps Ms. Rice should move back to the City and interview her.

]]> Comment on A Creolized Jack Rose by Cocktail Night VI: The Perfect Pair, or Two of a Kind « Tempered Spirits http://looka.gumbopages.com/2006/01/17/a-creolized-jack-rose/comment-page-1/#comment-2844 Cocktail Night VI: The Perfect Pair, or Two of a Kind « Tempered Spirits Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:29:24 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=1077#comment-2844 [...] Jack Rose is my preferred alternative to the dreaded Appletini, as well. For a variation, check out Chuck Taggart’s Jacques Rose Cocktail No. 1 & 2, in which he Frenchifies the drink by adding Peychaud’s bitters (I’ve tried this in [...] [...] Jack Rose is my preferred alternative to the dreaded Appletini, as well. For a variation, check out Chuck Taggart’s Jacques Rose Cocktail No. 1 & 2, in which he Frenchifies the drink by adding Peychaud’s bitters (I’ve tried this in [...]

]]> Comment on By the pricking of my thumbs, something bitter this way comes … by Jeannette http://looka.gumbopages.com/2011/06/15/something-bitter-this-way-comes/comment-page-1/#comment-2830 Jeannette Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:37:18 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=2808#comment-2830 Where can I find Cocchi Vermouth in Seattle??? Where can I find Cocchi Vermouth in Seattle???

]]> Comment on Ragusa Brothers King Cakes 2012, No. 3 by Tiare http://looka.gumbopages.com/2012/01/24/ragusa-brothers-king-cakes-2012-no-3/comment-page-1/#comment-2810 Tiare Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:40:45 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3619#comment-2810 I know what you want.... I know what you want….

]]> Comment on Ragusa Brothers King Cakes 2012, No. 2 by Tiare http://looka.gumbopages.com/2012/01/21/ragusa-brothers-king-cakes-2012-no-2/comment-page-1/#comment-2809 Tiare Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:32:13 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3600#comment-2809 LMAO!!! LMAO!!!

]]> Comment on Story time with Mickey D by Robb http://looka.gumbopages.com/2012/01/23/story-time-with-mickey-d/comment-page-1/#comment-2804 Robb Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:56:46 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3606#comment-2804 You forgot to mention Dog Haus! ;-) You forgot to mention Dog Haus! ;-)

]]> Comment on Story time with Mickey D by Chuck http://looka.gumbopages.com/2012/01/23/story-time-with-mickey-d/comment-page-1/#comment-2803 Chuck Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:10:03 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3606#comment-2803 I used to practically live off Beef-O-Getti, which was Spaghetti-Os with meatballs. Before Mom started braising her roast beef she'd dry-roast it to well-done in a countertop roaster, and I hated well-done meat. She got so tired of me complaining about it when I was 10 or 12 that she said, "Fine, you don't like what I make, go fix something yourself." I <i>loved</i> preparing my own dinner -- opening the can, lovingly dumping it into the pot, heating and stirring and serving and yum! Same went for Chef Boyardee canned Spaghetti and Meatballs. In a fit of nostalgia I bought a can as an adult, and was immediately taken aback by its appearance -- um, spaghetti sauce should not be orange. I got one spoonful into it, then the whole thing went down the garbage disposal. Blecchh. Now I make spaghetti sauce from scratch, and mom's pot roast is dee-lish. I used to practically live off Beef-O-Getti, which was Spaghetti-Os with meatballs. Before Mom started braising her roast beef she’d dry-roast it to well-done in a countertop roaster, and I hated well-done meat. She got so tired of me complaining about it when I was 10 or 12 that she said, “Fine, you don’t like what I make, go fix something yourself.” I loved preparing my own dinner — opening the can, lovingly dumping it into the pot, heating and stirring and serving and yum! Same went for Chef Boyardee canned Spaghetti and Meatballs.

In a fit of nostalgia I bought a can as an adult, and was immediately taken aback by its appearance — um, spaghetti sauce should not be orange. I got one spoonful into it, then the whole thing went down the garbage disposal. Blecchh.

Now I make spaghetti sauce from scratch, and mom’s pot roast is dee-lish.

]]> Comment on Story time with Mickey D by The Kitchen Witch http://looka.gumbopages.com/2012/01/23/story-time-with-mickey-d/comment-page-1/#comment-2802 The Kitchen Witch Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:47:42 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3606#comment-2802 I had a similar reaction to Spaghetti-O's. I used to love them as a kid, but was sadly disappointed when I tasted them years later. My 13 yr. old never has to worry about me swiping these from the pantry. I had a similar reaction to Spaghetti-O’s. I used to love them as a kid, but was sadly disappointed when I tasted them years later. My 13 yr. old never has to worry about me swiping these from the pantry.

]]> Comment on The Return of Larry Ragusa (and his brother Vincent) by Tiare http://looka.gumbopages.com/2012/01/19/the-return-of-larry-ragusa/comment-page-1/#comment-2795 Tiare Sat, 21 Jan 2012 02:33:19 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3579#comment-2795 one, two, three, four...lmao! one, two, three, four…lmao!

]]> Comment on The Return of Larry Ragusa (and his brother Vincent) by Tiare http://looka.gumbopages.com/2012/01/19/the-return-of-larry-ragusa/comment-page-1/#comment-2794 Tiare Sat, 21 Jan 2012 02:18:02 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3579#comment-2794 Oh yeah finally!! i`m a BIG fan of Larry Ragusa King Cakes commercials! lmao! i was actually also thinking of adding these to my blog this year..but since you have it up already you go! can´t wait for the first one... Oh yeah finally!! i`m a BIG fan of Larry Ragusa King Cakes commercials! lmao! i was actually also thinking of adding these to my blog this year..but since you have it up already you go! can´t wait for the first one…

]]> Comment on Shit Bartenders Mixologists Say by Shari http://looka.gumbopages.com/2012/01/20/shit-bartenders-say/comment-page-1/#comment-2793 Shari Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:31:11 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3586#comment-2793 CHUUUUUUUUCK! Welcome back. I have missed you. CHUUUUUUUUCK! Welcome back. I have missed you.

]]> Comment on Shit Bartenders Mixologists Say by Carol Penn-Romine http://looka.gumbopages.com/2012/01/20/shit-bartenders-say/comment-page-1/#comment-2792 Carol Penn-Romine Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:36:28 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3586#comment-2792 Trying to make the YooHoo-tini garnished with pickled Tootsie Roll come out my nose, Dude?! (As for censorship, why is it on tv that when someone says "asshole" you hear "ass" but they bleep "hole?" "Ass" is always going to be at least PG-13, but "hole?" That has too many G-rated uses to bleep. Never been able to figure that one out.) xoxo Carol Trying to make the YooHoo-tini garnished with pickled Tootsie Roll come out my nose, Dude?!

(As for censorship, why is it on tv that when someone says “asshole” you hear “ass” but they bleep “hole?” “Ass” is always going to be at least PG-13, but “hole?” That has too many G-rated uses to bleep. Never been able to figure that one out.)

xoxo

Carol

]]> Comment on Cocktail of the Day: Dubonnet Royal by Neilesh Patel (Recruiter focused on Food Manufacturing Jobs) http://looka.gumbopages.com/2011/12/01/dubonnet-royal/comment-page-1/#comment-2791 Neilesh Patel (Recruiter focused on Food Manufacturing Jobs) Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:42:32 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3473#comment-2791 I enjoyed some of these posts, thanks for writing. I will share them with my colleagues. Is it ok if we include some of your posts in our newsletter? We will link to your site, of course. :) I think our audience would enjoy these tidbits from time to time – they are all food and beverage industry professionals. You can email me at the address I provided. Neilesh I enjoyed some of these posts, thanks for writing. I will share them with my colleagues. Is it ok if we include some of your posts in our newsletter? We will link to your site, of course. :) I think our audience would enjoy these tidbits from time to time – they are all food and beverage industry professionals. You can email me at the address I provided.

Neilesh

]]> Comment on Two great tastes that taste great together by Laura Lindsay http://looka.gumbopages.com/2011/11/29/two-great-tastes-that-taste-great-together/comment-page-1/#comment-2790 Laura Lindsay Wed, 11 Jan 2012 07:23:18 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3536#comment-2790 Holy bacon. I forsee me making these in a moment of bacon/cookie weakness. Holy bacon. I forsee me making these in a moment of bacon/cookie weakness.

]]> Comment on Cocktail of the Day: Anodyne by Drink of the Week: Anodyne | Summit Sips http://looka.gumbopages.com/2009/03/05/anodyne-cocktail/comment-page-1/#comment-2786 Drink of the Week: Anodyne | Summit Sips Fri, 30 Dec 2011 06:09:07 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=1768#comment-2786 [...] for a medicinal combination of ingredients first tried by Wesley Moore in 2009 when it appeared on Chuck Taggart’s Looka! Gumbo Pages weblog. According to Chuck, the cocktail was inspired by the Perfect Martini which is a Martini made using [...] [...] for a medicinal combination of ingredients first tried by Wesley Moore in 2009 when it appeared on Chuck Taggart’s Looka! Gumbo Pages weblog. According to Chuck, the cocktail was inspired by the Perfect Martini which is a Martini made using [...]

]]> Comment on Cocktail of the Day: The Heads Up, an “adult soda” by Chuck http://looka.gumbopages.com/2011/11/22/heads-up-cocktail/comment-page-1/#comment-2741 Chuck Tue, 29 Nov 2011 21:20:35 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3508#comment-2741 Sky's the limit, too. I just did cacao nibs into Bourbon, and ... YUM. Sky’s the limit, too. I just did cacao nibs into Bourbon, and … YUM.

]]> Comment on Cocktail of the Day: The Heads Up, an “adult soda” by dago red http://looka.gumbopages.com/2011/11/22/heads-up-cocktail/comment-page-1/#comment-2740 dago red Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:54:29 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3508#comment-2740 charging my whipper with nitrous oxide: i'll have to convince my wife thanks - now i have a purpose for the holiday season (as the cook and bartender of the family) charging my whipper with nitrous oxide: i’ll have to convince my wife

thanks – now i have a purpose for the holiday season (as the cook and bartender of the family)

]]> Comment on Cocktail of the Day: The Heads Up, an “adult soda” by David http://looka.gumbopages.com/2011/11/22/heads-up-cocktail/comment-page-1/#comment-2739 David Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:53:48 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3508#comment-2739 Finally Chuck's back and posting Yesssss Finally Chuck’s back and posting Yesssss

]]> Comment on Cocktail of the Day: The Heads Up, an “adult soda” by Chuck http://looka.gumbopages.com/2011/11/22/heads-up-cocktail/comment-page-1/#comment-2736 Chuck Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:28:23 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3508#comment-2736 The technique should work well with all of those, and oils as well. It's pretty amazing. There's lots of good information in the comments section of Dave's article, too. I really should have written about this a year ago when the article first came out. God Emperor of Procrastination, that's me. The technique should work well with all of those, and oils as well. It’s pretty amazing. There’s lots of good information in the comments section of Dave’s article, too.

I really should have written about this a year ago when the article first came out. God Emperor of Procrastination, that’s me.

]]> Comment on Cocktail of the Day: The Heads Up, an “adult soda” by Jason Riedy http://looka.gumbopages.com/2011/11/22/heads-up-cocktail/comment-page-1/#comment-2735 Jason Riedy Mon, 28 Nov 2011 02:15:16 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3508#comment-2735 Now I'm contemplating this for flavoring sugar syrups for use or fondant, milk for ganache... Now I’m contemplating this for flavoring sugar syrups for use or fondant, milk for ganache…

]]> Comment on ELEVEN! ELEVEN!! ELEVEN!!! by Bill http://looka.gumbopages.com/2011/11/11/eleven-eleven-eleven/comment-page-1/#comment-2733 Bill Sat, 26 Nov 2011 17:16:59 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3501#comment-2733 Happy belated Birthday Chuck!! Your b'day is also a high holy day in the Radiators world, 11/11 and 11:11 hold special significance as 11:11 is/was "stage time" for the band. Unfortunately they haven't been playing since June but an aggregation called Raw Oyster Cult, Frank, Dave, and Camile from the Rads, did do a show at Tipitina's that night to comemmorate the occasion......... Happy belated Birthday Chuck!! Your b’day is also a high holy day in the Radiators world, 11/11 and 11:11 hold special significance as 11:11 is/was “stage time” for the band. Unfortunately they haven’t been playing since June but an aggregation called Raw Oyster Cult, Frank, Dave, and Camile from the Rads, did do a show at Tipitina’s that night to comemmorate the occasion………

]]> Comment on ELEVEN! ELEVEN!! ELEVEN!!! by Chuck http://looka.gumbopages.com/2011/11/11/eleven-eleven-eleven/comment-page-1/#comment-2732 Chuck Fri, 25 Nov 2011 19:35:56 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3501#comment-2732 Thanks Ryan! I do love me some Laphroaig, but I haven't tried the Quarter Cask yet. Hmm, time to start dropping hints for Christmas ... Thanks Ryan! I do love me some Laphroaig, but I haven’t tried the Quarter Cask yet. Hmm, time to start dropping hints for Christmas …

]]> Comment on Cocktail of the Day: The Heads Up, an “adult soda” by Shari http://looka.gumbopages.com/2011/11/22/heads-up-cocktail/comment-page-1/#comment-2731 Shari Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:11:37 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3508#comment-2731 Oops...forgot the "u"....dang iPad typing... Oops…forgot the “u”….dang iPad typing…

]]> Comment on Cocktail of the Day: The Heads Up, an “adult soda” by Shari http://looka.gumbopages.com/2011/11/22/heads-up-cocktail/comment-page-1/#comment-2730 Shari Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:10:39 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3508#comment-2730 Yay! Chck's back. Yay! Chck’s back.

]]> Comment on ELEVEN! ELEVEN!! ELEVEN!!! by Ryan Morrison http://looka.gumbopages.com/2011/11/11/eleven-eleven-eleven/comment-page-1/#comment-2729 Ryan Morrison Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:03:37 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3501#comment-2729 Happy belated quarter bicentennial, Chuck! I've been virtually following your life via this site for about 15 years now, and enjoying checking in every now and again. Hope you had a wonderful birthday (and Thanksgiving). I also admired your drink of choice to celebrate your birthday. I recently purchased a bottle of Laphroaig Quarter Cask. If you like peaty, smokey single malt Scotch, I recommend it. Great stuff. Keep up the great work, and I'll keep a-readin' as long as you keep a-goin'! -Ryan Morrison Happy belated quarter bicentennial, Chuck! I’ve been virtually following your life via this site for about 15 years now, and enjoying checking in every now and again. Hope you had a wonderful birthday (and Thanksgiving).

I also admired your drink of choice to celebrate your birthday. I recently purchased a bottle of Laphroaig Quarter Cask. If you like peaty, smokey single malt Scotch, I recommend it. Great stuff.

Keep up the great work, and I’ll keep a-readin’ as long as you keep a-goin’!

-Ryan Morrison

]]> Comment on Cocktail of the Day: The Heads Up, an “adult soda” by Barry http://looka.gumbopages.com/2011/11/22/heads-up-cocktail/comment-page-1/#comment-2727 Barry Thu, 24 Nov 2011 19:00:44 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3508#comment-2727 This article made me buy earlier this year: http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2008/how-to-make-your-own-ginger-beer/ going to have try this stuff out! This article made me buy earlier this year:
http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2008/how-to-make-your-own-ginger-beer/

going to have try this stuff out!

]]> Comment on Cocktail of the Day: The Heads Up, an “adult soda” by Tony Harion http://looka.gumbopages.com/2011/11/22/heads-up-cocktail/comment-page-1/#comment-2724 Tony Harion Tue, 22 Nov 2011 23:53:18 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3508#comment-2724 Beautifully done Chuck! You just managed to jam some of the most important happening/discoveries on Cocktail geekery of the late in one great post. I´ve been using Dave´s technique all the time and it´s just amazing! The acid phosphate is also too cool to pass. It´s been a good resource to balance stirred drinks and still keep them stirred, not to mention the other zillion applications. Beautifully done Chuck!

You just managed to jam some of the most important happening/discoveries on Cocktail geekery of the late in one great post.

I´ve been using Dave´s technique all the time and it´s just amazing!
The acid phosphate is also too cool to pass. It´s been a good resource to balance stirred drinks and still keep them stirred, not to mention the other zillion applications.

]]> Comment on ELEVEN! ELEVEN!! ELEVEN!!! by Andy S. http://looka.gumbopages.com/2011/11/11/eleven-eleven-eleven/comment-page-1/#comment-2722 Andy S. Sun, 20 Nov 2011 01:20:13 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3501#comment-2722 And I hear a voice say, "Kindly call out your floors, please." ...and on the way up I began to feel very self conscious, because I talk, I think, with a slight New York accent. And the elevator spoke quite well. And I hear a voice say, “Kindly call out your floors, please.” …and on the way up I began to feel very self conscious, because I talk, I think, with a slight New York accent. And the elevator spoke quite well.

]]> Comment on The Aviation Cocktail by Original Drink: 40,000 Headmen « Tempered Spirits http://looka.gumbopages.com/2003/10/24/aviation-cocktail/comment-page-1/#comment-2712 Original Drink: 40,000 Headmen « Tempered Spirits Sat, 29 Oct 2011 22:00:37 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=774#comment-2712 [...] would Old West mercenary-type headmen drink, after all? The second thing that came to mind was the Aviation, namely for its cloudy-sky tint. Cutting out the maraschino and making the drink with High [...] [...] would Old West mercenary-type headmen drink, after all? The second thing that came to mind was the Aviation, namely for its cloudy-sky tint. Cutting out the maraschino and making the drink with High [...]

]]> Comment on Tales of the Cocktail: Colonial-Era Cocktails by Dave Clark http://looka.gumbopages.com/2011/07/21/tales-of-the-cocktail-colonial-era-cocktails/comment-page-1/#comment-2700 Dave Clark Thu, 20 Oct 2011 03:14:52 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3435#comment-2700 Dear Sir, I have an 18th or 19th C. loggerhead. Trying to research, but hitting a wall. Briefly, brass w/ iron head; 22 in. long; brass handle is ornate( elf or fairy surrounded by mushrooms). It was in a Ga. yard sale and sold as a fire poker. I knew what it was, but only from pictures. Colonial Williamsburg and others have not been helpful. Colonial mfg. or Continental import? Time period? I can provide pics. It is REALLY unusual! I'm an antiquarian, but have not seen one in 50 years of collecting. Thanks for any help you can provide. Dave Clark Dear Sir,
I have an 18th or 19th C. loggerhead. Trying to research, but hitting a wall. Briefly, brass w/ iron head; 22 in. long; brass handle is ornate( elf or fairy surrounded by mushrooms). It was in a Ga. yard sale and sold as a fire poker. I knew what it was, but only from pictures. Colonial Williamsburg and others have not been helpful. Colonial mfg. or Continental import? Time period? I can provide pics. It is REALLY unusual! I’m an antiquarian, but have not seen one in 50 years of collecting. Thanks for any help you can provide. Dave Clark

]]> Comment on RIP Steve Jobs, 1955-2011 by Shari http://looka.gumbopages.com/2011/10/06/rip-steve-jobs-1955-2011/comment-page-1/#comment-2687 Shari Fri, 07 Oct 2011 16:56:45 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3482#comment-2687 Thanks for articulating how I was feeling. Thanks for articulating how I was feeling.

]]> Comment on Linky Goodness: Kindred Cocktails by Chuck http://looka.gumbopages.com/2011/09/08/linky-goodness-kindred-cocktails/comment-page-1/#comment-2684 Chuck Wed, 05 Oct 2011 23:06:12 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3478#comment-2684 And Dan, you're very welcome! Glad to help out. Great work with the site! And Dan, you’re very welcome! Glad to help out. Great work with the site!

]]> Comment on Linky Goodness: Kindred Cocktails by Chuck http://looka.gumbopages.com/2011/09/08/linky-goodness-kindred-cocktails/comment-page-1/#comment-2683 Chuck Wed, 05 Oct 2011 23:05:18 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3478#comment-2683 Oh, and if my posts on here ever happen to temporarily dry up you can get a steady diet of links and amusing(ish) anecdotes on my Twitter feed -- follow me at @SazeracLA. Oh, and if my posts on here ever happen to temporarily dry up you can get a steady diet of links and amusing(ish) anecdotes on my Twitter feed — follow me at @SazeracLA.

]]> Comment on Linky Goodness: Kindred Cocktails by Chuck http://looka.gumbopages.com/2011/09/08/linky-goodness-kindred-cocktails/comment-page-1/#comment-2682 Chuck Wed, 05 Oct 2011 23:00:02 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3478#comment-2682 Oh sure, it's just a lapse. Extreme laziness accompanied by a dash of writer's block; it happens. I shall consider myself duly noodged. :) Oh sure, it’s just a lapse. Extreme laziness accompanied by a dash of writer’s block; it happens. I shall consider myself duly noodged.

:)

]]> Comment on Linky Goodness: Kindred Cocktails by Andy http://looka.gumbopages.com/2011/09/08/linky-goodness-kindred-cocktails/comment-page-1/#comment-2681 Andy Wed, 05 Oct 2011 20:40:08 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3478#comment-2681 Oh no! Where is Chuck?! I know my blog lapses into inactivity all the time... but I miss your posts! Is everything okay? - Andy Oh no! Where is Chuck?! I know my blog lapses into inactivity all the time… but I miss your posts!

Is everything okay?

- Andy

]]> Comment on Corpse Reviver No. 2 by lauren http://looka.gumbopages.com/2003/11/04/corpse-reviver-no-2/comment-page-1/#comment-2672 lauren Fri, 30 Sep 2011 22:39:57 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=811#comment-2672 discovered this drink at a great place in greenwich village, ny Have been making it ever since and converted many. toasted the day the world was alleged to end with this very lively cocktail. Be careful of bartenders following the recipe and overdoing the absinthe. discovered this drink at a great place in greenwich village, ny Have been making it ever since and converted many. toasted the day the world was alleged to end with this very lively cocktail. Be careful of bartenders following the recipe and overdoing the absinthe.

]]> Comment on Linky Goodness: Kindred Cocktails by Dan Chadwick http://looka.gumbopages.com/2011/09/08/linky-goodness-kindred-cocktails/comment-page-1/#comment-2655 Dan Chadwick Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:41:17 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3478#comment-2655 Hi Chuck, Thanks so much for the kind words about Kindred Cocktails. I have looked into iOS and Android mobile apps, but for now we have a special mobile "theme" which strips out all the non-essentials. This makes it super easy to look up a cocktail in the bar and hand your smartphone to the bartender, if needed. I've done this a few times. And, of course, the entire site is available on your phone too, if you want it. Best, Dan Chadwick Chief Swizzlestick Hi Chuck,

Thanks so much for the kind words about Kindred Cocktails. I have looked into iOS and Android mobile apps, but for now we have a special mobile “theme” which strips out all the non-essentials. This makes it super easy to look up a cocktail in the bar and hand your smartphone to the bartender, if needed. I’ve done this a few times. And, of course, the entire site is available on your phone too, if you want it.

Best,
Dan Chadwick
Chief Swizzlestick

]]> Comment on Where to drink great cocktails in Los Angeles by Z http://looka.gumbopages.com/2010/11/18/where-to-drink-great-cocktails-in-los-angeles/comment-page-1/#comment-2645 Z Mon, 12 Sep 2011 01:32:04 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=2890#comment-2645 I'd throw Pali House into the mix--pretty good drink selection, and anywhere that has the Miller's Westbourne Strength tends to get bonus points in my book. I’d throw Pali House into the mix–pretty good drink selection, and anywhere that has the Miller’s Westbourne Strength tends to get bonus points in my book.

]]> Comment on Where to drink great cocktails in Los Angeles by Chuck http://looka.gumbopages.com/2010/11/18/where-to-drink-great-cocktails-in-los-angeles/comment-page-1/#comment-2634 Chuck Wed, 07 Sep 2011 17:49:27 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=2890#comment-2634 We love having cocktails at our house with good friends, and we do it all the time. But it's a lot of fun to go out, and to let some talented bartenders make things for you that you can't make at home. I love the social experience of going to a bar (as long as it's not too crowded -- then we go back home and drink). Margarita machine? Who needs a machine to make margaritas? Tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, shaken with ice, dude. Does that thing take some kind of bottled mix? Margarita mix makes the Baby Jesus cry. :) We love having cocktails at our house with good friends, and we do it all the time. But it’s a lot of fun to go out, and to let some talented bartenders make things for you that you can’t make at home. I love the social experience of going to a bar (as long as it’s not too crowded — then we go back home and drink).

Margarita machine? Who needs a machine to make margaritas? Tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, shaken with ice, dude. Does that thing take some kind of bottled mix? Margarita mix makes the Baby Jesus cry.

:)

]]> Comment on The Hoskins Cocktail by Chuck http://looka.gumbopages.com/2003/10/06/the-hoskins-cocktail/comment-page-1/#comment-2633 Chuck Wed, 07 Sep 2011 17:47:34 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=787#comment-2633 You're very welcome, Joshua ... thank YOU!! CioCiaro is probably the best substitute if you can't find Torani Amer, and I've also had it made with Amaro Ramazzotti and Averna. You’re very welcome, Joshua … thank YOU!!

CioCiaro is probably the best substitute if you can’t find Torani Amer, and I’ve also had it made with Amaro Ramazzotti and Averna.

]]> Comment on Where to drink great cocktails in Los Angeles by Dennis D'Antin http://looka.gumbopages.com/2010/11/18/where-to-drink-great-cocktails-in-los-angeles/comment-page-1/#comment-2632 Dennis D'Antin Wed, 07 Sep 2011 05:05:14 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=2890#comment-2632 Great article, but really, my favorite place for cocktails has always been at my house with good friends. There are really only two drinks that you ever need. Good beer, and Margaritas. I'll either rent a margarita machine (check out Margaritamax.com ) or I'll get me a keg of Hangar 24 (you can call their brewery in Redlands to find out how to get one) Its suuuch a good beer. MMMMM. Great article, but really, my favorite place for cocktails has always been at my house with good friends. There are really only two drinks that you ever need. Good beer, and Margaritas. I’ll either rent a margarita machine (check out Margaritamax.com ) or I’ll get me a keg of Hangar 24 (you can call their brewery in Redlands to find out how to get one) Its suuuch a good beer. MMMMM.

]]> Comment on The Hoskins Cocktail by Joshua http://looka.gumbopages.com/2003/10/06/the-hoskins-cocktail/comment-page-1/#comment-2631 Joshua Mon, 05 Sep 2011 20:37:03 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=787#comment-2631 This cocktail is awesome! I make it with Amaro CioCiaro in place of the Amer Picon and add a little more orange bitters to get the balance right. Thank you very very much. This cocktail is awesome! I make it with Amaro CioCiaro in place of the Amer Picon and add a little more orange bitters to get the balance right. Thank you very very much.

]]> Comment on The Roffignac Cocktail by More Zydeco!!! « blog.joshandjeannette.com http://looka.gumbopages.com/2005/07/21/roffignac-cocktail/comment-page-1/#comment-2630 More Zydeco!!! « blog.joshandjeannette.com Mon, 05 Sep 2011 19:00:53 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=996#comment-2630 [...] Jeannette met him there and we enjoyed a great night of Zydeco and signature New Orleans drinks, raffignacs, and beignets! We do love the Squeezebox Stompers. #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 [...] [...] Jeannette met him there and we enjoyed a great night of Zydeco and signature New Orleans drinks, raffignacs, and beignets! We do love the Squeezebox Stompers. #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 [...]

]]> Comment on The Martinez Cocktail by Ideas for Articles | Cold Glass http://looka.gumbopages.com/2006/02/08/martinez-cocktail/comment-page-1/#comment-2629 Ideas for Articles | Cold Glass Sun, 04 Sep 2011 04:05:54 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=1120#comment-2629 [...] Martinez: http://looka.gumbopages.com/2006/02/08/martinez-cocktail/ [...] [...] Martinez: http://looka.gumbopages.com/2006/02/08/martinez-cocktail/ [...]

]]> Comment on The (Original) Hurricane Cocktail by Cocktail Buzz http://looka.gumbopages.com/2010/05/08/the-original-hurricane-cocktail/comment-page-1/#comment-2626 Cocktail Buzz Sun, 28 Aug 2011 22:30:19 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=2246#comment-2626 Great recipe! It got us through Hurricane Irene last night with some friends here in Brooklyn. So glad we had some frozen passion fruit pulp on hand. Cheers! Paul & Steve Great recipe! It got us through Hurricane Irene last night with some friends here in Brooklyn. So glad we had some frozen passion fruit pulp on hand. Cheers! Paul & Steve

]]> Comment on Tales of the Cocktail: The Emperor’s New Bitters by Layne http://looka.gumbopages.com/2011/07/27/tales-of-the-cocktail-the-emperors-new-bitters/comment-page-1/#comment-2625 Layne Fri, 26 Aug 2011 13:02:44 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3453#comment-2625 Hi Chuck and Wes, My name is Layne Mosler, and I'm the editor at Rama Food, a new digital food tour company. I'm not sure if you got my email, but I love your blog and wonder if you'd be interested in writing a tour for our iPhone app? If you'd like to send me an email - layne@crimsonbamboo.com - I'd be glad to tell you more. Cheers and happy eating, Layne PS - No, I'm not going to ask you to write for free! Hi Chuck and Wes,
My name is Layne Mosler, and I’m the editor at Rama Food, a new digital food tour company.
I’m not sure if you got my email, but I love your blog and wonder if you’d be interested in writing a tour for our iPhone app? If you’d like to send me an email – layne@crimsonbamboo.com – I’d be glad to tell you more.
Cheers and happy eating,
Layne
PS – No, I’m not going to ask you to write for free!

]]> Comment on Larry Ragusa King Cakes, Part 4 by Chuck http://looka.gumbopages.com/2011/02/07/larry-ragusa-king-cakes-part-4/comment-page-1/#comment-2602 Chuck Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:37:44 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3062#comment-2602 Betcha wish I didn't cut dem weenies all up, huh? Betcha wish I didn’t cut dem weenies all up, huh?

]]> Comment on Larry Ragusa King Cakes, Part 4 by Ken http://looka.gumbopages.com/2011/02/07/larry-ragusa-king-cakes-part-4/comment-page-1/#comment-2601 Ken Tue, 16 Aug 2011 22:45:51 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3062#comment-2601 On a recent trip home to NO, was turned on to Larry Ragusa videos and they literally made our trip. From the Columns uptown, to da edge of da quarta, all people heard was, "I know you hungry nah", "I know what you want", and many others. Still crackin' me up! On a recent trip home to NO, was turned on to Larry Ragusa videos and they literally made our trip. From the Columns uptown, to da edge of da quarta, all people heard was, “I know you hungry nah”, “I know what you want”, and many others. Still crackin’ me up!

]]> Comment on Tales of the Cocktail: The Emperor’s New Bitters by Mike S. http://looka.gumbopages.com/2011/07/27/tales-of-the-cocktail-the-emperors-new-bitters/comment-page-1/#comment-2582 Mike S. Tue, 09 Aug 2011 03:14:54 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3453#comment-2582 That settles it for me. I'm a big fan of the notion that people get to dictate how their own names are pronounced, even when their names become the trademark for very famous products (witness Porsche). Thanks! (N.B. there seems to be some...confusion? sloppiness?...on that final "D," at least when referring to the bitters. In McMillian's definitive NOLA.com video on the Sazerac, I could swear he pronounces it "PAY-show's" at 0:49 when referring M. Peychaud's shop, and "PAY-showd" at 1:46 when referring to the bitters themselves. Still, I'm happy to bow to M. Greene and his family dictate, PAY-show it is!) That settles it for me. I’m a big fan of the notion that people get to dictate how their own names are pronounced, even when their names become the trademark for very famous products (witness Porsche). Thanks!

(N.B. there seems to be some…confusion? sloppiness?…on that final “D,” at least when referring to the bitters. In McMillian’s definitive NOLA.com video on the Sazerac, I could swear he pronounces it “PAY-show’s” at 0:49 when referring M. Peychaud’s shop, and “PAY-showd” at 1:46 when referring to the bitters themselves. Still, I’m happy to bow to M. Greene and his family dictate, PAY-show it is!)

]]> Comment on Tales of the Cocktail: The Emperor’s New Bitters by Chuck http://looka.gumbopages.com/2011/07/27/tales-of-the-cocktail-the-emperors-new-bitters/comment-page-1/#comment-2581 Chuck Tue, 09 Aug 2011 02:53:52 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3453#comment-2581 It is "PAY-show," and this comes from Phil Greene, a direct descendant of Antoine Amédee Peychaud himself. QED! It is “PAY-show,” and this comes from Phil Greene, a direct descendant of Antoine Amédee Peychaud himself. QED!

]]> Comment on Tales of the Cocktail: The Emperor’s New Bitters by Mike S. http://looka.gumbopages.com/2011/07/27/tales-of-the-cocktail-the-emperors-new-bitters/comment-page-1/#comment-2580 Mike S. Tue, 09 Aug 2011 01:04:37 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3453#comment-2580 Chuck! Emergency! Please help! Your thoughts on the correct pronunciation of Peychaud's? Emphasis on first or second syllable? Silent or audible "D" at the end? I've always gone with emphasis on first syllable and audible "D": PAY-showd. But now I'm wondering if I've been screwing it up all these years. Is it PAY-show? pay-SHOWD? pay-SHOW? This is critical because we've just named our new puppy "Peychaud" and it's sparked a raging debate amongst our friends (many of whom are native NOLA) about how his name should be pronounced. We were confident about it until *that* hot mess started up! Many thanks, Mike Chuck! Emergency! Please help!

Your thoughts on the correct pronunciation of Peychaud’s? Emphasis on first or second syllable? Silent or audible “D” at the end? I’ve always gone with emphasis on first syllable and audible “D”: PAY-showd. But now I’m wondering if I’ve been screwing it up all these years. Is it PAY-show? pay-SHOWD? pay-SHOW?

This is critical because we’ve just named our new puppy “Peychaud” and it’s sparked a raging debate amongst our friends (many of whom are native NOLA) about how his name should be pronounced. We were confident about it until *that* hot mess started up!

Many thanks,

Mike

]]> Comment on Tales of the Cocktail: Colonial-Era Cocktails by Chuck http://looka.gumbopages.com/2011/07/21/tales-of-the-cocktail-colonial-era-cocktails/comment-page-1/#comment-2569 Chuck Sat, 06 Aug 2011 02:17:37 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3435#comment-2569 It worked pretty well, actually. Wayne made the whole thing at once in a big pitcher (so that he could plunge the red-hot loggerhead iron into it), and then the CAPs just poured little tastes into all the cups. It worked pretty well, actually. Wayne made the whole thing at once in a big pitcher (so that he could plunge the red-hot loggerhead iron into it), and then the CAPs just poured little tastes into all the cups.

]]> Comment on Tales of the Cocktail: Colonial-Era Cocktails by Tony Harion http://looka.gumbopages.com/2011/07/21/tales-of-the-cocktail-colonial-era-cocktails/comment-page-1/#comment-2550 Tony Harion Tue, 02 Aug 2011 06:44:14 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3435#comment-2550 Did they actually pass that flip around during the seminar for everyone? I wonder how the CAPs pulled that off… Did they actually pass that flip around during the seminar for everyone?
I wonder how the CAPs pulled that off…

]]> Comment on Tales of the Cocktail: The Emperor’s New Bitters by Tony Harion http://looka.gumbopages.com/2011/07/27/tales-of-the-cocktail-the-emperors-new-bitters/comment-page-1/#comment-2532 Tony Harion Sat, 30 Jul 2011 08:20:01 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3453#comment-2532 OH! a quote worth mentioning from that night at cure: "It's like viagra, but for girls" OH! a quote worth mentioning from that night at cure:

“It’s like viagra, but for girls”

]]> Comment on Tales of the Cocktail: The Emperor’s New Bitters by Tony Harion http://looka.gumbopages.com/2011/07/27/tales-of-the-cocktail-the-emperors-new-bitters/comment-page-1/#comment-2531 Tony Harion Sat, 30 Jul 2011 08:18:32 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3453#comment-2531 Amazing post Chuck!! Felt like I was there again! A big mistake on my part was not picking up a bottle of water on my way in, but that was quickly solved after the second taste. On Sunday we were at Cure for the Rematch talking about this seminar when all of a sudden a very strong chocolate taste took over the place .I couldn’t help to scream “There! Smell it! See! That’s what I was talking about! Someone has a bottle of the Mozart stuff here!” Sure enough a guy had a bottle inside his closed backpack near us. Fragrant stuff! Can’t wait to get my hands on some of it. And I thought I took good notes during this one.. Foolish me.. Thank you! Amazing post Chuck!! Felt like I was there again!

A big mistake on my part was not picking up a bottle of water on my way in, but that was quickly solved after the second taste.

On Sunday we were at Cure for the Rematch talking about this seminar when all of a sudden a very strong chocolate taste took over the place .I couldn’t help to scream “There! Smell it! See! That’s what I was talking about! Someone has a bottle of the Mozart stuff here!” Sure enough a guy had a bottle inside his closed backpack near us. Fragrant stuff! Can’t wait to get my hands on some of it.

And I thought I took good notes during this one.. Foolish me.. Thank you!

]]> Comment on Tales of the Cocktail: Colonial-Era Cocktails by Chuck http://looka.gumbopages.com/2011/07/21/tales-of-the-cocktail-colonial-era-cocktails/comment-page-1/#comment-2518 Chuck Thu, 28 Jul 2011 22:14:29 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3435#comment-2518 Yeah, it was Newcastle, not Bass. This is what I get for writing part of the post on an iPhone without looking at the photo. :) I guess you could use an iron poker to make it, but if you want an authentic 18th Century loggerhead, email Wayne and he'll put you in touch with the ironmonger that made his. Yeah, it was Newcastle, not Bass. This is what I get for writing part of the post on an iPhone without looking at the photo.
:)

I guess you could use an iron poker to make it, but if you want an authentic 18th Century loggerhead, email Wayne and he’ll put you in touch with the ironmonger that made his.

]]> Comment on Tales of the Cocktail: Colonial-Era Cocktails by Lynda http://looka.gumbopages.com/2011/07/21/tales-of-the-cocktail-colonial-era-cocktails/comment-page-1/#comment-2504 Lynda Tue, 26 Jul 2011 16:20:43 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3435#comment-2504 That looks like Newcastle, not Bass Ale. I think I am going to make that for this Christmas. That looks like Newcastle, not Bass Ale. I think I am going to make that for this Christmas.

]]> Comment on So where y’all wanna eat? (This one goes to eleven!) by David http://looka.gumbopages.com/2011/07/19/so-where-yall-wanna-eat-this-one-goes-to-eleven/comment-page-1/#comment-2489 David Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:22:55 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3422#comment-2489 Speaking of the neighborhood by Cure, Dat Dog, about a block down Freret, is really good. Speaking of the neighborhood by Cure, Dat Dog, about a block down Freret, is really good.

]]> Comment on So where y’all wanna eat? (This one goes to eleven!) by Chuck http://looka.gumbopages.com/2011/07/19/so-where-yall-wanna-eat-this-one-goes-to-eleven/comment-page-1/#comment-2488 Chuck Wed, 20 Jul 2011 04:27:59 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3422#comment-2488 Jeff! We miss you, man! Definitely try for 2012. :) Jeff! We miss you, man! Definitely try for 2012. :)

]]> Comment on So where y’all wanna eat? (This one goes to eleven!) by Calgary Jeff http://looka.gumbopages.com/2011/07/19/so-where-yall-wanna-eat-this-one-goes-to-eleven/comment-page-1/#comment-2487 Calgary Jeff Wed, 20 Jul 2011 04:01:24 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3422#comment-2487 Gah, so envious. Can't make it this year, will have to live vicariously through the talesblog. I believe I still owe you both a vieux carre; I'll try for 2012. Gah, so envious.
Can’t make it this year, will have to live vicariously through the talesblog.
I believe I still owe you both a vieux carre; I’ll try for 2012.

]]> Comment on The unexpected brilliance of “Teen Wolf” by Shari http://looka.gumbopages.com/2011/07/11/the-unexpected-brilliance-of-teen-wolf/comment-page-1/#comment-2486 Shari Tue, 19 Jul 2011 20:46:36 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3355#comment-2486 Hmmm...I might turn into a pillar of salt if I actually turned to MTV. I think the last I watched MTV was when The Real World, the first season, was on. What can I say, I'm old. Hmmm…I might turn into a pillar of salt if I actually turned to MTV. I think the last I watched MTV was when The Real World, the first season, was on. What can I say, I’m old.

]]> Comment on Corpse Reviver No. 2 by John Holecek http://looka.gumbopages.com/2003/11/04/corpse-reviver-no-2/comment-page-1/#comment-2485 John Holecek Tue, 19 Jul 2011 17:46:39 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=811#comment-2485 The Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills hotel has upgraded its cocktail selection with a number of "classic" cocktails, one of which is the corpse reviver. I had two and had I not been driving I would have had two more; an excellent cocktail. The Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills hotel has upgraded its cocktail selection with a number of “classic” cocktails, one of which is the corpse reviver. I had two and had I not been driving I would have had two more; an excellent cocktail.

]]> Comment on The unexpected brilliance of “Teen Wolf” by Wesly http://looka.gumbopages.com/2011/07/11/the-unexpected-brilliance-of-teen-wolf/comment-page-1/#comment-2476 Wesly Thu, 14 Jul 2011 18:28:25 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3355#comment-2476 @John - I thought this week's episode was very effective, with a surprisingly claustrophic vibe and no quick, easy resolutions. Kudos. Some of the more ambitious visual effects belie their low budget and/or time constraints, but they serve the story well enough. I believe you can watch whole episodes on MTV.com - hopefully I'm remembering the promo correctly. @John – I thought this week’s episode was very effective, with a surprisingly claustrophic vibe and no quick, easy resolutions. Kudos. Some of the more ambitious visual effects belie their low budget and/or time constraints, but they serve the story well enough.

I believe you can watch whole episodes on MTV.com – hopefully I’m remembering the promo correctly.

]]> Comment on The unexpected brilliance of “Teen Wolf” by Wesly http://looka.gumbopages.com/2011/07/11/the-unexpected-brilliance-of-teen-wolf/comment-page-1/#comment-2475 Wesly Thu, 14 Jul 2011 18:23:34 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3355#comment-2475 @Tim - Who indeed? Your mileage, of course, may vary. :) @Tim – Who indeed? Your mileage, of course, may vary. :)

]]> Comment on The unexpected brilliance of “Teen Wolf” by Tim Armstrong http://looka.gumbopages.com/2011/07/11/the-unexpected-brilliance-of-teen-wolf/comment-page-1/#comment-2470 Tim Armstrong Thu, 14 Jul 2011 07:41:23 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3355#comment-2470 You achieved what thought impossible: You made me want to watch this show. Who'da thunk it? You achieved what thought impossible:

You made me want to watch this show.

Who’da thunk it?

]]> Comment on The unexpected brilliance of “Teen Wolf” by Wesly http://looka.gumbopages.com/2011/07/11/the-unexpected-brilliance-of-teen-wolf/comment-page-1/#comment-2467 Wesly Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:56:50 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3355#comment-2467 Score! :D Score! :D

]]> Comment on The unexpected brilliance of “Teen Wolf” by Chuck http://looka.gumbopages.com/2011/07/11/the-unexpected-brilliance-of-teen-wolf/comment-page-1/#comment-2466 Chuck Wed, 13 Jul 2011 23:56:34 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3355#comment-2466 You'll be pleased to hear that the show's just been picked up for a second season, then! http://www.aoltv.com/2011/07/13/teen-wolf-gets-a-second-season-on-mtv/ You’ll be pleased to hear that the show’s just been picked up for a second season, then!

http://www.aoltv.com/2011/07/13/teen-wolf-gets-a-second-season-on-mtv/

]]> Comment on The unexpected brilliance of “Teen Wolf” by John Miller http://looka.gumbopages.com/2011/07/11/the-unexpected-brilliance-of-teen-wolf/comment-page-1/#comment-2464 John Miller Tue, 12 Jul 2011 20:10:47 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3355#comment-2464 Wes, very well written - to the point that I may have search out MTV, a channel I have not watched in over a decade! Hopefully Hulu or some similar site will let me get caught up, although I suspect MTV is still endlessly recycling all its content. Falling Skies, Warehouse 13, Alpha's - I'm a sucker for them all. My biggest joy is BBC America rerunning BSG, which I missed the first time around. Thanks again Wes, very well written – to the point that I may have search out MTV, a channel I have not watched in over a decade! Hopefully Hulu or some similar site will let me get caught up, although I suspect MTV is still endlessly recycling all its content. Falling Skies, Warehouse 13, Alpha’s – I’m a sucker for them all. My biggest joy is BBC America rerunning BSG, which I missed the first time around.
Thanks again

]]> Comment on Rebuild, renew! That’s what people do. by Chuck http://looka.gumbopages.com/2011/06/20/rebuild-renew-thats-what-people-do/comment-page-1/#comment-2440 Chuck Thu, 30 Jun 2011 22:45:13 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3347#comment-2440 You seem to have mistaken this for a little hygiene play (and you forgot the nurse's delightful cameo role!) ... as for me, I'm going to spend the next three days in a brothel. You seem to have mistaken this for a little hygiene play (and you forgot the nurse’s delightful cameo role!) … as for me, I’m going to spend the next three days in a brothel.

]]> Comment on By the pricking of my thumbs, something bitter this way comes … by butters http://looka.gumbopages.com/2011/06/15/something-bitter-this-way-comes/comment-page-1/#comment-2426 butters Tue, 28 Jun 2011 06:57:01 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=2808#comment-2426 holy fuck this sounds delicious! need more cio ciaro! holy fuck this sounds delicious! need more cio ciaro!

]]> Comment on Rebuild, renew! That’s what people do. by Andy S. http://looka.gumbopages.com/2011/06/20/rebuild-renew-thats-what-people-do/comment-page-1/#comment-2416 Andy S. Sat, 25 Jun 2011 15:26:28 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=3347#comment-2416 It was weak, I was never interested. Though the part of the doctor was played with gusto and verve. A puckish satire of contemporary mores, a droll spoof aimed more at the heart than the head. It was weak, I was never interested. Though the part of the doctor was played with gusto and verve. A puckish satire of contemporary mores, a droll spoof aimed more at the heart than the head.

]]> Comment on By the pricking of my thumbs, something bitter this way comes … by Mike S. http://looka.gumbopages.com/2011/06/15/something-bitter-this-way-comes/comment-page-1/#comment-2411 Mike S. Fri, 24 Jun 2011 02:27:12 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=2808#comment-2411 Another one to try just as soon as this course of antibiotics is finished! I even have all the ingredients, having just found the Cocchi vermouth.... Another one to try just as soon as this course of antibiotics is finished! I even have all the ingredients, having just found the Cocchi vermouth….

]]> Comment on Corpse Reviver No. 2 by Cocktails, Time Machines, and The Velvet Tango Room « sushi & cocktails http://looka.gumbopages.com/2003/11/04/corpse-reviver-no-2/comment-page-1/#comment-2410 Cocktails, Time Machines, and The Velvet Tango Room « sushi & cocktails Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:39:59 +0000 http://looka.gumbopages.com/?p=811#comment-2410 [...] Corpse Reviver No. II opened with strong citrus flavors up front (no surprise considering it contains Cointreau and lemon [...] [...] Corpse Reviver No. II opened with strong citrus flavors up front (no surprise considering it contains Cointreau and lemon [...]

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