Monthly Archives: May 2009

Twenty: Last Night’s Party

You get asked to come up with a lot of drinks on the fly, working behind a bar. Most times, these drinks tend to be fairly simple – diverting, but not that remarkable. Every once in a while, though, you … Continue reading

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Thirsty work

Photo © Hugh Beauchamp, 2009.

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Nineteen: Brandyberry Julep

There are three stories to tell, in two loose categories. Two are about products, two are about things I wouldn’t think about that often. Yes, the math doesn’t quite add up. The first story, in which I’m going to have … Continue reading

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Eighteen: West India Company

If I’m honest, this started out as more of a kitchen special. I recently had the privilege of having my flat inspected by my landlord and in my attempts to make the place look more safely habitable, I turned all … Continue reading

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Newsdesk: summer is coming

(splash by Trevor D., licensed under Creative Commons.) It’s summer! It must be, all the clues are there. There was sunlight this afternoon – proper sunlight with warmth and everything! The other big clue? It’s the Guardian’s guide to making … Continue reading

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Seventeen: Fifth Crown

Today – yes, today, look at that topicality – is Cinco de Mayo, a date that carries significance for many on the American continent. For Mexicans (and Californians), it is the anniversary of their victory against the odds at the … Continue reading

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Sixteen: Centre

The galaxy is filled with wonderful things, not least the news that its centre tastes of raspberries and smells of rum. This is great news because both raspberries and rum are themselves wonderful things and because the centre of the … Continue reading

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