Fun fact about this year’s Mint Julep at the Kentucky Derby you can share with your friends or coworkers. This weekend for the ninth year, Woodford Reserve, official bourbon of the Derby, has mint juleps at steeper prices. It is offering 79 of them at $1,000 each and another ten at $2,000 each. The engraved cups this … Continue reading
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Judo News: Judo Grand Slam, Baku 2014
Best wishes all and happy Friday. In the coming days, Judoka from all over the world will descend on Azerbaijan to take part in the Grand Slam of Baku. Among top ten judoka in the world sitting at #8 position in the world at -90 kg is Shahin Gahramanov of Azerbaijan. Gahramanov expected to participate in the Grand Slam. Also … Continue reading
#TBT Double Down Ice Coffee
Hello all. I did this article about this time as last year. I only remembered it because around this time of year, trees are blooming. The birds are chirping and the temperature is arising. As the mercury meter rises I switch from hot coffee to cold coffee. I LOVE COFFEE. Yes im addicted to say the … Continue reading
Kentucky Derby drinks you probably haven’t heard of…
This weekend is the running of the 140th Kentucky Derby. No Kentucky Derby Party is complete without the Mint Julep. I’m sure you have seen this recipe a thousand times, but here it is anyway. (Just in case you haven’t.) Mint Julep 2 Cups sugar 2 Cups water Sprigs of fresh mint Crushed ice Kentucky Bourbon Silver Julep … Continue reading
Beer with a Hint of Tequila
With the international sombrero wearing, tequila and beer drinking holiday, Cinco de Mayo just days away. I put together a list of “Cinco” beers (pun intended) inspired by the holiday. This list of Margarita or Tequila infused beer, that I have sampled over the years. This list is only a list for list making sake! It is, … Continue reading
Workout Drill-Staggered Push-Ups
There’s a new push-up craze I have seen in a few publications, either in a magazine, twitter, instagram or inter-web page. I apologize I cannot remember where I first saw it, but that doesn’t matter. Now, when I say “new”, I mean new to it being photographed and posted everywhere, including this page. I’m sure this exercise is older than Noah. Coincidentally, … Continue reading
Happy St. Patrick’s 2014 , celebrate with a Guinness..
Speaking to my new friend Mark from the motherland, Ireland. Well the motherland for Guinness. Mark explained,”the way you know you got a good pint, is if the bubbles run from top to bottom”. So I ask Mark, ” how does this stack up against the beer back in Ireland?”. Mark answers, “this is the … Continue reading
Moderate drinking can boost immune system
Ever had that feeling, where you’re not feeling great. You feel run down from a long day or long week at work. You get that thought ” I need a drink!” Well science now proves a drink can make you feel better! A study conducted by Oregon National Primate Research Center ()approved by Oregon Health … Continue reading
Grant’s Blended Scotch Whiskey Review
Grant’s Blended Scotch Whiskey A wonderfully tasty scotch. This whisky has a noticeable aroma. At first nose of ripe pears and berries. It is has a light clear hue. It is aged blended scotch whiskey in oak that give it its deep, sweet, soft fruit flavour, creating the perfect foundation. (70cl, 40%) APPEARANCE 4/5 AROMA 6/10 PALATE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 OVERALL 21/30 … Continue reading
Double Down Ice Coffee
ANOTHER REASON TO LOVE SUMMER: DOUBLE DOWN ICE COFFEE. I love coffee, but I love even ice coffee more! I can’t wait till the weather is above 70 degrees to go get my first ice coffee of the year. Yet what I find disturbing is those people drinking ice coffee in February, and my wife … Continue reading
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