We were both feeling hell bent on discovering a new tea room during a day trip visit to Victoria, British Columbia. Kathryn and I take our tea seriously and thus were seeking something a little different than the notable Afternoon Tea service that the illustrious Empress Hotel routinely provides. We love the Empress, but...
Vodka Gimlet Martini Recipe
There are times when a Vodka Gimlet simply hits the spot. VODKA GIMLET RECIPE 2 ounces vodka (or gin if you insist) 1 ounce Rose’s Lime Juice 1 thin lime wedge. Combine liquid ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake, and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with lime wedge. Yield: 1 serving.
“I Think, I’ll Call It A Vesper”
James Bond: “I think, I’ll call it a Vesper.” Vesper Lynd: “Because of the bitter aftertaste?” James Bond: “No, because once you’ve tasted it, that’s all you want to drink.” James Bond Vesper Martini Recipe With the release of the 24th James Bond movie, “SPECTRE,” we celebrate with a Bond cocktail known as The Vesper. The “Vesper Martini” is the famous...
An Explorers Life Laid Bare
A few weeks ago, I was approached to author a monthly column for “Luxe Beat Magazine – Where Quality Meets Luxury.” I accepted and we agreed on naming the column “Third Age Expeditions,” which will primarily be about exploratory travel adventures and doing some “off the beaten path” things you may never have thought...