As I mentioned one of the things I want to focus on during lockdown 2.0 is making cocktails aka mixology. To be able to make a reasonable selection of cocktails at home you need to address three basic elements as far as I can tell: Alcohol bottles - you'll need a range of different spirits and liqueurs which are the base of the various drinks you'll be makingEquipment … [Read more...] about Creating a Usable Home Cocktail Bar
Archives for October 2020
A Few Resolutions for Lockdown 2.0
Ireland is now in what some people are calling "Lockdown 2.0". For 6 weeks (possibly longer) the country has gone into the highest level of lockdown under the government's current set of plans for dealing with COVID-19. Earlier in the year, during the first lockdown, many people seem to have turned to baking. Sourdough and banana bread was everywhere! Personally I didn't … [Read more...] about A Few Resolutions for Lockdown 2.0
Mensa – Lies or Ignorance?
My frustration with Mensa is growing. So the latest rubbish is around double standards. Yesterday Mensa International posted on Facebook about how Taiwan was being recognised as a national Mensa. Due to the politics around China and Taiwan there were a few comments of a political nature that led to their social media team responding: Mensa is a non-political … [Read more...] about Mensa – Lies or Ignorance?