Holiday Cocktail: Bacon Infused Rye

If you’re looking for a last minute gift for the holidays, think of something homemade.  Like infused alcohol.  You can add almost any ingredient that you like to whatever spirit would be enjoyed most.  Infuse tequila with a few jalapenos (the longer this sits, the hotter it will be).  Add cinnamon, lemon or pineapple to…

Oh My Octopus

Just because it’s fall in the Northeast, doesn’t mean the weather has turned cold everywhere else.  Some of you are lucky enough to have year round lovely temps or are just hitting the spring.  And even when it’s cold, I still like to pretend it’s summer – plus I’m headed to Tanzania tomorrow where it…

Made In America

The last weekend of the “summer” must be celebrated as fully as possible. Beach.  Check.  Lobster boil.  Check.  Outdoor concert.  Check. So after beaching it on Saturday and having some friends over for a seafood feast, on Sunday we headed for the Made In America music festival in Philly.  Jay-Z actually planned this event, which…