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The Key to Dinner? Apps

Posted on June 16, 2011 by TheElegantologist

And by apps, I don’t necessarily mean appetitzers, although they are here, too. Mark Bittman’s book has been turned into a very useful smartphone application, a pocket guide to basic recipes and their variations. Frequently updated, How to Cook Everything … Continue reading →

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A New Beginning: The Whisky Smash

Posted on May 20, 2011 by TheElegantologist

I’m feeling lazier and lazier these days. CPE Bach (Harp Sonata in G Major, Sonata in D Major) playing on NPR, a mug of French pressed Mobjack Java in front of me and the door open to a cooling breeze. … Continue reading →

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The End of an Error

Posted on December 5, 2009 by TheElegantologist

May I suggest a Perfect Manhattan? 1 1/2 oz whisky (Canadian Club was the preferred) 1/4 oz. dry Vermouth 1/4 oz Vermouth rosso dashes of Angostura bitters stemmed cherry opt: twist of orange Despite what Nick Charles would have you … Continue reading →

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