Giving myself a few goals for lockdown 2.0 is one of my ways of dealing with the current situation. On the cocktail front I think I'm doing mostly okay. I've go to sort out better ice cubes (yeah, that really *is* a thing) and I could probably do with a few flavoured bitters and other minor bits and pieces. So far, apart from making several nice cocktails and a few fairly … [Read more...] about Cooking and Cocktails
Tracy Chapman Makes a Timely Appearance
Tracy Chapman. If you're over a certain age you know the name and you remember the songs. It was quite a long time ago. 1989. I saw Chapman live in concert at the RDS when she was playing support to The Hothouse Flowers. It was an odd setting, as her style of singing was much more suited to a more intimate setting than a big stage. Even so her performance was … [Read more...] about Tracy Chapman Makes a Timely Appearance
Finding Fun Irish Christmas Cards
I originally posted this in 2020, but am updating it for 2024. I live a lot of my life online. However I also really like many "offline" things, including Christmas cards. I like sending them and I like receiving them. I'm odd that way. I've always liked the old Gary Larson Far Side Christmas cards, but they haven't been produced in years. I've bought several sets … [Read more...] about Finding Fun Irish Christmas Cards
Free Money Never Hurts
AIB and several other banks offer Visa cards, both credit and debit. Visa on their side have an "offers" system which you need to sign up for. It's worth taking the two or three minutes to register with the site, as the offers can be really useful. Exhibit A: I got the above from AIB Visa Offers last night and it makes me very happy. Why? Because I got a €5 … [Read more...] about Free Money Never Hurts
Creating a Usable Home Cocktail Bar
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