My mother gave me some wonderful advice once when we were talking about how overwhelming wine lists can be; pick one wine varietal and try that as often as you can until you can work out the differences between different labels, vintages and price ranges. While at the time I had been internally exasperated as … Continue reading
Again I found myself in need of a ‘punch’ option for a gathering for my partner and my joint birthday party. The theme or perhaps more “inspiration” has established itself, by no great planning on my part, as ‘warmth and colour’. From hearing many complaints about how cold and dreary Melbourne gets from the second … Continue reading
Elysium – a paradise of the pastoral ideal; a land grapes, figs and honey. There’s plenty of inspiration right there for the signature cocktail for our upcoming joint birthday party – with a grandiose name to boot! While I’m happy to tipple on just about anything depending on my mood, my partner prefers less potent, sweeter … Continue reading
Cinco de Mayo isn’t well known here in Australia, but I’ve always been interested in the day, not only for a love of Mexican culture, food and drinks but perhaps more because it’s my birthday! As my partner’s birthday is only 5 days away as well we generally have a joint celebration. This year we’re … Continue reading
We have barely six weeks (or thirty-six sleeps) until our holiday in Thailand! It shall be a blissful fourteen days of sun, dishes to-die- for, singha beer by the long-neck and of course dozens and dozens of cocktail options. I’ll be sure to take pictures as we go and see what beauties we can find. … Continue reading
Cocktails & Costumes 