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Vice Cream #1: Cherry Chocolate Port

I wrote this in July of 2009, right after buying an ice cream maker, and just discovered that I never posted it. To this day, I have only ever used my ice cream maker to freeze alcoholic treats. Cherry Chocolate Port Ice Cream 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon corn starch 3 large egg yolks 1 […]

My Cocktailing Video on Heardabout

I mentioned recently that I ‘ve been doing some writing and photos for HeardAbout, and since then, they posted a video of me rambling about drinking in San Francisco. For once, I don’t hate how I sound on tape, so here it is.

Bitter Orange Jello Slices

Ending my Lunar New Year Party with Bitter Orange Jello Shots was a hit, so I will pass along this simple recipe. Bitter Orange Jello Slices 6 oranges 2 cups boiling water 6 oz. package of orange Jello 3/4 cup cold water 1 1/4 cups chilled vodka 1/4 cup orange bitters (I used Angostura brand) […]

Have you Heard About HeardAbout?

I’ve been writing about my favorite dishes around San Francisco on HeardAbout.com for a while, and while hanging out with the founder and editor one afternoon, I persuaded them that cocktails would be a great addition to their culinary site, so you can check my out some of my favorite San Francisco cocktails on my […]

One of my Favorite Toasts

“Let us toast to animal pleasures, to escapism, to rain on the roof and instant coffee, to unemployment insurance and library cards, to absinthe and good-hearted landlords, to music and warm bodies and contraceptives… and to the “good life”, whatever it is and wherever it happens to be.” ― Hunter S. Thompson, The Proud […]

Beer Salt

The most fascinating new product at this year’s Winter Fancy Food Show (at least from the drinking persective), is apparently a quarter-century old, but I hadn’t heard of it until a December. I was planning another peaceful New Year’s eve in Manhattan at Death and Company, when a friend called to suggest that I […]

Ice Cream Bar Pairings

Ice Cream Bar (815 Cole St. at Frederick), a throwback to the 1930’s soda fountain/ice cream parlor is just about to open in Cole Valley, and while the ice cream sundaes deserve their own write-up, the soda program from Texas/Rickhouse barman Russell Davis is mind-boggling. Everything on the menu is reconstructed from century-old recipes. More […]

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