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Celebrate Superbowl Sunday With Chris Allender’s Fireman’s Brew Brunette Chili!
Local LA based Firefighter and the “Official” Fireman’s Brew culinary expert - Chris Allender shares his Firehouse Chili Recipe. It’s hearty enough to fill the stomach of LA’s finest firemen and the…
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Review – Celebrate the Lunar New Year With Tiger Beer!
As many people may not know, Singapore’s own Tiger Beer is one of the most popular beers on the planet. Available in more than 60 countries, Tiger Beer has been…
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Review – Southern Comfort Fiery Pepper
I know. I know. I promised a review (http://www.ahistoryofdrinking.com/wordpress/2011/10/18/southern-comfort-fiery-pepper-we-will-have-a-review-soon/) earlier. Well after some delays here it is. Disclosure: We received a promotional box for the release of this “hot” new…
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Review – Bacardi Oakheart Spiced Rum
Let’s Get this out of the Way- The Disclosure: I was very lucky to receive a sample bottle of the newly released Bacardi Oakheart Rum, which debuted this past September….
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Celebrate Superbowl Sunday With Chris Allender’s Fireman’s Brew Brunette Chili!
Posted on February 3, 2012 | 3 CommentsLocal LA based Firefighter and the “Official” Fireman’s Brew culinary expert - Chris Allender shares his Firehouse Chili Recipe. It’s hearty enough to fill the stomach of LA’s finest firemen and the... -
Tequila Partida Adds a Twist With Sage
Posted on February 2, 2012 | No CommentsNow that the holidays are over, we find ourselves in that no-vacation limbo between the New Year and Spring. To spice things up a bit, two internationally renowned bartenders have... -
This Just In – Glenfiddich Cask of Dreams Limited Release
Posted on February 2, 2012 | 1 CommentGlenfiddich is kicking off its 125th anniversary year with the long-awaited launch of Cask of Dreams – a new limited edition bottling-, the culmination of the 2011 Cask of Dreams... -
The Groundhog Day “Sweet Vermouth On The Rocks With A Twist”
Posted on February 2, 2012 | No CommentsEnjoy the closest thing to an official cocktail for today: The Groundhog Day “Sweet Vermouth On The Rocks With A Twist” | Mutineer Magazine. -
An Excuse to Drink – Happy Birthday James Joyce
Posted on February 2, 2012 | No CommentsOn this date in 1882, Irish novelist and playwright James Augustine Aloysius Joyce was born in Rathgar, Ireland (a suburb of Dublin). A major figure in the modernist literary movement,... -
This Just In – V-Day Drink Specials and Recipes from Benihana
Posted on February 1, 2012 | No CommentsAre you looking to spice up this Valentine’s Day with something other than the usual flowers and chocolates? Why not whip together a love potion your beaux will melt over!... -
Breaking News: Remembering “Soul Train” Creator Don Cornelius
Posted on February 1, 2012 | No CommentsThe Los Angeles Times reports that, Don Cornelius, creator of “Soul Train,” has died of an apparent suicide at his Sherman Oaks, CA home. He was 75. Born Donald Cortez... -
Drinking Calendar: February
Posted on February 1, 2012 | No CommentsHere’s what’s in store for the month of February. Month Long Berry Fresh Month Celebration of Chocolate Month National Cherry Month Great American Pies Month National Grapefruit Month Potato Lover’s... -
Happy National Brandy Alexander Day!
Posted on January 31, 2012 | 1 CommentYes, January 31st is National Brandy Alexander Day! Though rumored to have been created for the wedding of The Princess Mary, Princess Royal (eldest daughter of England’s King George V... -
An Excuse to Drink – January 30, 1933: The Lone Ranger Premieres on Radio
Posted on January 30, 2012 | No CommentsOn this date in 1933, “The Lone Ranger” radio program premiered on WXYZ radio in Detroit, Michigan. The program would go on to run for 2,956 episodes, ultimately ending twenty-two... -
An Excuse to Drink – Happy Port Day!
Posted on January 27, 2012 | No CommentsHappy Port Day 2012 everyone! Today we’re celebrating that legendary Portuguese fortified wine…Port! Unlike a lot of the “drink holidays” we cover here at A History of Drinking, I was... -
This Just In – KE$HA, JASON DERULO, NICOLE RICHIE & MORE JOIN THE REVOLUCION
Posted on January 26, 2012 | No CommentsTequila REVOLUCION Has Become a Staple at Hollywood Events, in Music Videos & in Popular Television Shows Like “The Big Bang Theory” and “Homeland” New York, NY (January 18, 2012)-Tequila... -
An Excuse to Drink – Happy Birthday Eddie Van Halen
Posted on January 26, 2012 | No CommentsHappy birthday to rock-guitar legend Edward Lodewijk Van Halen, born today in 1955 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Eddie and brother Alex would go on to form the hard rock band... -
An Excuse to Drink – Robert Burns Night
Posted on January 25, 2012 | No CommentsHappy Birthday to Scottish National poet Robert Burns, born this day in 1759. The celebrations of “Burn’s Night” have a 200 year history in Scotland and were started by friends... -
An Excuse to Drink – National Irish Coffee Day
Posted on January 25, 2012 | No CommentsHappy Irish Coffee Day everyone! Yes, I know we’ve covered this old classic quite a bit here at “A History of Drinking” (see below for related posts), but old classics... -
An Excuse to Drink – January 24, 1984: The Retail debut of Apple MacIntosh
Posted on January 24, 2012 | No CommentsHeralded two days before during Super Bowl XVIII by the now legendary Ridley Scott “1984″ commercial, the Apple MacIntosh 128K, finally went on sale to consumers. It’s game-changing graphical user... -
Review – Celebrate the Lunar New Year With Tiger Beer!
Posted on January 23, 2012 | No CommentsAs many people may not know, Singapore’s own Tiger Beer is one of the most popular beers on the planet. Available in more than 60 countries, Tiger Beer has been... -
An Excuse to Drink – Happy Chinese New Year 2012!
Posted on January 23, 2012 | No CommentsThe Chinese New Year welcomes 2012 as the Year of the Dragon. The Dragon is known to be unafraid of challenges and live by its own rules. Similar to the... -
An Excuse To Drink – Happy Margarita Day 2012!
Posted on January 22, 2012 | No CommentsYes, everyone, even though we’re in the depths of winter (and the NFL payoffs) here, it’s time to celebrate National Margarita Day. To celebrate, we’re serving up some low-calorie options to the... -
Travel Bars We Love – Jimmy Buffet’s At The Beachcomber, Waikiki, Honolulu, HI
Posted on January 20, 2012 | No CommentsWe have been to many a Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville restaurant. And we like them, but only in that chain restaurant kind of way. And this restaurant located in the famous...
