What are you Eating/Drinking?

[TB]

Mmm. My first was an eye opener. I can't wait until Summer Honey comes back around, though.

My wife can't drink beer (gluten) and I don't like how it tastes (bitter) so Angry Orchard is perfect for us. Summer Honey does sound fantastic. 👍

 

[TexRex]

(bitter)

I mean...I get that. My wife doesn't like bitterness (I'm certainly not calling you a woman...), but I can't live without it; it's probably my favorite of the flavor groups. I'm a firm believer in all aforementioned groups being present in a meal, but bitterness is like an exclamation point (even more than "spicy"). But I digress... To each their own.

Summer Honey does sound fantastic.

It's my favorite from Angry Orchard, but be warned that it's so drinkable that, even at a piddly 5%, you may end up on the floor before you know it.

 

[TB]

I mean...I get that. My wife doesn't like bitterness (I'm certainly not calling you a woman...), but I can't live without it; it's probably my favorite of the flavor groups. I'm a firm believer in all aforementioned groups being present in a meal, but bitterness is like an exclamation point (even more than "spicy"). But I digress... To each their own.

Let me clarify just a bit. I've never been tested but I believe that I'm a supertaster as every single item on their list of foods are things that I really can't tolerate eating. At least not without heavy modifications (like adding sweet creamer to coffee). You'll also notice hoppy beers listed in there.

So go ahead and call me a girl while I'm enjoying the hell out of my chocolate whatever martini. I don't mind.

 

[TexRex]

 

[W3H5]

Erm...yeah. Still beer

 

[TexRex]

Late lunch, but my day's over so it includes a brew.

Sandwich: Chicken Salad (chicken breast, homemade mayo, whole grain mustard, red onion, Fuji apple, red bell pepper, avocado, serrano pepper, salt and pepper) on plain wheat (nobody told me the sprouted wheat and nut bread was finished off...) with mayo, mustard, Trader Joe's South African Smoke seasoning and baby arugula dressed in a coriander-cumin-lime vinaigrette.

The orange things: Flamin' Hot Limón Crunchy Cheetos (purloined from my daughter's partition in the pantry because I perceived a puncture in the packaging).

The brew: Liquid Arrogance.

Edit: Sweet (apple, red bell pepper), savory (chicken, avocado, South African Smoke), tangy (lime, mayo, mustard, apple), spicy (Cheetos, serrano, mustard), salty (Cheetos) and bitter (arugula, Arrogant Bastard) all in one fell swoop.

 

[RCKakashi14]

Lunch for today:

 

[TB]

Chinese chicken salad and some pineapple passion rum cocktail thing.

 

[W3H5]

Couldn’t resist the urge to order junk food this morning so called up McDonald’s for a Big Breakfast with Sprite. Not the best way to start the day but there was nothing in the house and I’m too lazy to go outside.

 

[Darla Starch]

Couldn’t resist the urge to order junk food this morning so called up McDonald’s for a Big Breakfast with Sprite. Not the best way to start the day but there was nothing in the house and I’m too lazy to go outside.

That's the spirit.

Anyway, CK2 night...however...

...might as well, actually my first alcoholic purchase.

 

[photonrider]

* dials AA.

Chinese chicken salad and some pineapple passion rum cocktail thing.

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Koloa?

 

[TB]

Koloa?

Yes sir!

 

[photonrider]

Yes sir!

There is a lot of high spirits in this thread!

Had this a couple of days ago:

The Rusty Nail.

Recipe? Don't. Even. Start.
Yes, it has blended Scotch and Drambuie in it. And a lemon twist.
Must be my favourite cocktail - I'm thinking of having one tonight before dinner. Maybe follow it with a B 52 after dinner.

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Edit:
Change of mind. Was thirsty, not bored, so opted for a Rickard's instead.
Boredom level fell a bit. There was a good head until I started shooting.

I think the B 52 is still on the menu.

 

[TB]

The burger joint I wanted to go to closed crazy early tonight so we stayed at the condo and had General Tso's and rice.

And chased it down with more spirits, @photonrider - a coconut pineapple margarita.

 

[photonrider]

And chased it down with more spirits, @photonrider - a coconut pineapple margarita.

Is that what's in the glass?
Not the usual Margarita glass, but if in a fast-paced environment a regular Margarita glass would be a liability. Are they using tequila or rum? No garnish? Is it closer to a Pina Colada? All these questions . . . and you thought you were the tourist.

The best laid plans of mice and men . . . no B 52; instead of fussing with a bar spoon I decided to end this wild night of drinking (involving a whole can of Rickard's Red) with an oz of Grand Marnier:

 

[TB]

Not the usual Margarita glass, but if in a fast-paced environment a regular Margarita glass would be a liability. Are they using tequila or rum? No garnish? Is it closer to a Pina Colada? All these questions . . . and you thought you were the tourist.

When you're on vacation, you drink your alcohol out of whatever glasses they have!

And it is Tequila.

 

[TB]

AN ALCOHOL FREE MEAL?!?

Pancakes (with honey butter) and coffee by the pool.

 

[photonrider]

AN ALCOHOL FREE MEAL?!?

Pancakes (with honey butter) and coffee by the pool.

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Should have had a Screwdriver to go with that. Or a Harvey Wallbanger.
Thought you liked living dangerously.

 

[TB]

Should have had a Screwdriver to go with that. Or a Harvey Wallbanger.
Thought you liked living dangerously.

I have a hard enough time staying right side up on a body board without alcohol!

 

[TB]

It's 4:58 So it's time for a Mai Tai.



That's after finally trying Sake and not liking it.

 

[photonrider]

It's 4:58 So it's time for a Mai Tai.

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That's after finally trying Sake and not liking it.

This is what you're having (I know the secret sauce):
1/2 oz light rum
1/2 oz Gran Marnier
1/2 oz ameretto
3 oz pineapple juice
1 oz lime juice
1 pineapple wedge (which is missing because you've probably already mauled it.)

That's a famous and quite sensational drink. Addictive and expensive.

I'm having my regulation 2 oz Rusty Nail before dinner; peppered pork chops, buns, butter, root beer.. . . .

 

[TB]

1 pineapple wedge

I bought a fresh pineapple this afternoon. Is was fantastic. I still have half of it to go with some Kalua pork sandwiches pretty soon.

This is what you're having (I know the secret sauce)

Or you just buy a bottle of Koloa and dump it over ice.

 

[photonrider]

You modern pre-mixed types.

Lunch was late today - whenever today is wherever you are - and that meant I deserved a two-olive, stirred not shaken, vodka martini (so as not to be too rebellious like Bond.)
The olives, of course, kept me from starving. Usially you wouldn't get two olives (either one or three depending on the size of the drink) but since I own the bar I demanded two for my 2 oz martini. And got it - so that slowed the munchies a bit.

I added the bit about the martinis after TB liked my post so now it's fake news that he likes martinis stirred not shaken. Mwahahahahahahahah!

 

[photonrider]

One of the easiest and very refreshing drink mixers to have around is a bottle of Rose's Grenadine. Rose's is fairly world famous in bars around the world for its Lime Cordial - another cheap and refreshing mixer. A bottle of either usually sets me back less than CDN $4.00 yet is good enough for many drinks.

Just pour a couple of ounces into an ice-filled glass. Throw in some fruit of your choice - lemon, limes, oranges . . . these make great additions to flavouring the drink:

At this point anything can happen.
You may just added soda. Or ginger ale. Or some lemon-lime carbonated water. White cranberry would be a good choice.
You won't go too much wrong if you stick to clear liquids - for instance, cola or root beer isn't to everybody's taste when it comes to being mixed with grenadine.

Once you've diluted it with a suitable liquid you can also add an ounce or so of vodka, peach schnapps, or gin to it - and that would make it really pop.

 

[Darla Starch]

Verdict: more mango smell than taste, not bad as a curiousity.

 

[Omnis]

Are you kidding? It's quite mango. It's the least like coke of all of them. All of the flavors are pretty good though.

 

[AlvaroF]

One of my favourite drinks, a gin and tonic with lemon peel and juniper berry.

 

[coryclifford]

 

[Boston77]

Not my image.

Hopper Head IPA from Wilde Ride Brewing Co. Redmond, OR
6.7%
75IBUs

Appearance: orange/amber in color.
Adequate suds from a heavy pour into a 22oz. Snifter glass. Extensive lacing on the glass throughout the consumption.

Aroma: Lovely sweet peach with maybe a hint of pineapple sweetness.

Taste: Really fruity. Apricot takes the lead followed by slight mango. Almost zero bitter aftertaste that IPAs are known for.

Overall: WOW! This is a really refreshing take on an IPA. 4.25 out of 5 stars for me.

Edited: because I can’t spell after 2 of these apparently

 

[TB]

Homemade.

Nutella.

Ice cream.