In SF, the FiDi is often thought to be good for banking, corporate players, being close to Union Square and hotels. I never thought it'd be a great place to grab a drink but, Rickhouse has officially … more
How does it look? How's the color? Clarity? Head? Light gold, crystal clear, light head How's the nose (smell)? Sweet, spicy, fruity? The bottle says it is a Czech style pilsner and that … more
Still one of my favorite whiskey that is more accessible than other specialized brands. Expensive at $ 150-190 a bottle but worth it than paying for $ 30-40 a shot at your local … more
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djevoke posted a Quick Tip about Carlsberg.
October 31, 2011
This ad is so refreshing and a great lesson in overcoming prejudice. Usually, beer companies rely on sports, sex, and cold mountains to sell beer. Carlsberg thinks out of the … more
I have always viewed "Crystal Light" as a grown-up's Kool-Aid. The flavors are more exotic, have less sugar and calories. Not for nothing, Kool-Aid over the years has gotten better about … more
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Sharrie posted a Quick Tip about B & J Sangria.
August 27, 2011
If you are alone and you'd like a Sangria for a late night movie, this might be the solution for you rather than to open up an entire bottle of the best red wine (I know, the French will kill me for … more
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woopak_the_thrill posted a Quick Tip about Coconut.
July 01, 2011
The coco-nut nut is a giant nut but if you eat too much of it, you'll get a little sick. The co-co-nut nut is a BIG BIG Nut but this delicious "Nut" is not a Nut! It's a coco-fruit, … more
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BaronSamedi3 posted a Quick Tip about Tea.
June 22, 2011
Ahhh, Coke from before 85. No not 26 year old bottles, the same flavor and recipe that we North of the Border have been missing for a long time. Where am I going with this? … more
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TheJohn posted a Quick Tip about Mexican Coke.
June 14, 2011
I have a terrible habit of staying up way too late doing important things like watching bad 80's films, visiting various webpages, making mixtapes, and all sorts of other general tomfoolery. … more
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djevoke posted a Quick Tip about Tea.
March 16, 2011
To make an easy, quick pot of hot water for tea, I let the water run through my coffee maker without any filters. If you also use your coffee maker for its intended purpose, make sure that you do a couple … more
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greengenerationny posted a Quick Tip about Kombucha by Synergy.
March 06, 2011
where I worked for 1 1/2 yrs it was very progressive and there were multiple organic stores, coops, etc.... re: quinoa, one of the coolest things was locally produced kombucha in big vats and you could … more
While I'm visiting my local Valero Corner Store (in Louisiana and Texas the company has bought out Diamond Shamrock Convenience Stores), I always check the specials that the store offers on … more
How does it look? How's the color? Clarity? Head? Clear, light amber How's the nose (smell)? Sweet, spicy, fruity? A bit of malty sweetness, but there is a significant perfume quality to … more
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Sharrie posted a Quick Tip about Grapefruit.
February 17, 2011
This one is great when mixed with sochu (or Shochu). I had some of the best grapefruit sochu in Tokyo, especially after some bbq. If you've not tried it this way, you must when in Japan or in a Japanese … more
If you ever come across this drink any where or order drinks from the net I highly recommend it, even if you only drink these type of drinks every so often you should at least try it. My best friend from … more
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drifter51 posted a Quick Tip about Punch.
December 28, 2010
Always enjoy a good fruit punch. I especially like it with sherbert mixed in. S-o-o-o refreshing! Anyone enjoy a good fruit punch over the holidays? Or perhaps you have a favorite recipe. If so, tell … more
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drifter51 posted a Quick Tip about Egg Nog.
December 22, 2010
I recently started drinking Dandelion Root tea and I love it! To me it tastes much like barley tea which is something that I've been drinking for most of my life. On the front of … more
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Sharrie posted a Quick Tip about Ginseng.
October 27, 2010
Ginseng is prized mainly for its roots. Famous Ginseng are from the U.S., Korea and China. Ginseng are often used in Chinese & Korean soups. However, many also have them sliced into thin slices & mixed … more