http://www.examiner.com/x-4920-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:39:07 -0700 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:39:20 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-4920-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Hot-Toddies-Drink-recipes-for-cold-nights?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner My son just asked why we never use our fireplace. Good question. Seven years in the same house, not so much as kindling has passed the river rock facade. The cats occasionally inspect the space, especially when birds rest and chirp atop the chimne... cocktails recipes Fall cocktails Thanksgiving Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:39:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4920-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Hot-Toddies-Drink-recipes-for-cold-nights?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4920-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Raise-a-glass-to-red-wine-allstars?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner Everyone has their favorites - favorite car, actor, football team, restaurant, and, of course, wine. I hear a lot of swearing of allegiances to cabernet this and chardonnay that. Pinot rules. No, the Rhone Rangers say, it has to be syrah. Well, I ... wine Napa Sonoma Thanksgiving Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:55:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4920-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Raise-a-glass-to-red-wine-allstars?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4920-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Wine-and-seasonal-home-entertaining?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner Consider all the entertaining you do this season — dinner parties, family get-togethers, holiday events — and invariably you envision a bottle of wine, or two. Right next to the shrimp cocktail perhaps is a bottle of sauvignon bla... wine brunch Thanksgiving Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:29:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4920-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Wine-and-seasonal-home-entertaining?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4920-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Great-wines-for-Thanksgiving?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner You’re already stressed enough this Thanksgiving making sure every family constituency is happy. You shouldn’t have to worry about serving just the right wine. But you will, of course. That’s your nature. Mine, too. At least ... wine Napa Sonoma Thanksgiving Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:29:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4920-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Great-wines-for-Thanksgiving?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4920-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Savor-decadent-new-Dutch-Caramel-vodka--with-recipes?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner It seems appropriate that during the season of jack-o-lanterns, hot toddies and leaves changing, that a new, caramel-flavored vodka would hit the market. The geniuses over at Van Gogh nailed its newest flavor – Dutch Caramel – right in... cocktails flavored vodka vodka recipes Fall cocktails Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:38:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4920-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Savor-decadent-new-Dutch-Caramel-vodka--with-recipes?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4920-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Delicious-Chili-Brule-Martini-from-Lons-at-The-Hermosa-Inn?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner Our astute Phoenix Restaurant Examiner Becky Armendariz tipped me off to an amazing martini this weekend from Lon’s at The Hermosa Inn in Paradise Valley – Chili Brule Martini. This simple, beautiful drink has it all; its aromatic... cocktails bars recipes Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:46:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4920-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Delicious-Chili-Brule-Martini-from-Lons-at-The-Hermosa-Inn?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4920-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Scary-Sherry-cocktails-for-Halloween?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner I knew a woman named Sherry back in college, who was later dubbed “Scary Sherry” once we broke up. Won’t bore you with the details, but when the Sherry Council of America recently contacted me in reference to the versatile fortif... cocktails wine recipes Halloween Liqueur Month Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:10:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4920-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Scary-Sherry-cocktails-for-Halloween?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4920-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m10d22-More-Halloween-drink-recipes?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner It seems like Halloween pulls out our inner-child each year. Grown men and women don ghoulish costumes, decorate front yards with bats and black cats, and string ghost figures from trees. One neighbor even erected a faux graveyard on his lawn. ... flavored vodka spirits vodka recipes Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:21:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4920-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m10d22-More-Halloween-drink-recipes?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4920-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Dark-and-scary-wines-for-Halloween?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner Add extra spirit to your festivities with dark red wines. photos.com One of the scariest big red wines I’ve tasted in a long time is Earthquake Cabernet Sauvignon from California. I mean “scary” in the best possible sense, beca... wine Halloween Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:46:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4920-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Dark-and-scary-wines-for-Halloween?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4920-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Drink-recipes-for-Halloween?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner  I'm sure by now you've noticed that Halloween is on a Saturday this year. Yes! Now we can go bump in the night later than usual without worrying about work or getting the kids off to school the next day.We have a fun tradition in our neighbor... cocktails recipes Halloween Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:32:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4920-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Drink-recipes-for-Halloween?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4920-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Fall-recipes-Prickly-Pear-Margarita?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner  After diamondback rattlers, speedy roadrunners, towering saguaros and glorious sunsets, one of the most intriguing natural wonders to spawn from our desert, has to be prickly pear cactus and its amazing fruit. After all, how can a once desolat... margaritas recipes Fall Cookbook Fall cocktails Wed, 07 Oct 2009 07:50:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4920-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Fall-recipes-Prickly-Pear-Margarita?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4920-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m10d1-Fall-recipes-Sunday-brunch-white-sangria?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner Fresh, local ingredients make the best white sangria. Everyone knows about red wine sangria by now. We love the stuff and its delicious blend of fresh local citrus and juices, a splash of brandy and a bottle of just about any inexpensive red wine. T... Fall Cookbook Fall cocktails Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:40:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4920-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m10d1-Fall-recipes-Sunday-brunch-white-sangria?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4920-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Drinks-101-Where-to-drink-before-an-Arizona-Cardinals-game?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner The scene at McFadden's Saloon at Westgate City Center in Glendale.  The Arizona Cardinals, thankfully, are off this week and can regroup and retool after the ugly loss to the Indianapolis Colts Sunday. The team will be back in action Sunday, O... sports bars bars Drinks 101 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:11:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4920-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Drinks-101-Where-to-drink-before-an-Arizona-Cardinals-game?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4920-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Once-Forbidden-absinthe-fuels-seasonal-cocktails?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner   Don’t know about your house, but our kids are already in Halloween mode. Talk of costumes and candy dominate every conversation around the table. I like the season because it’s finally cooling down, and we can start talking about ... cocktails barbecue drinks spirits Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:10:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4920-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Once-Forbidden-absinthe-fuels-seasonal-cocktails?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4920-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Passion-for-Pinot-Noir-extends-to-Oregon?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner   My recent obsession with Oregon chardonnay now extends beyond the queen of the whites and into the vineyards and cellars of those working with the area’s other notable red wine grape — pinot noir.California isn’t the only re... wine Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:43:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4920-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Passion-for-Pinot-Noir-extends-to-Oregon?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4920-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m9d17-Too-full-for-dessert-Sip-it?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner   We couldn’t manage another bite. Some friends recently secured a few boxes of the mystical fresh pasta produced by Tom Sanguini (please open another store!), which led to an impromptu potluck. With the sublime pasta as our anchor, we fl... cocktails spirits recipes Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:42:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4920-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m9d17-Too-full-for-dessert-Sip-it?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4920-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Phoenix-drinks-news?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner  Mark your calendar for Sept. 23 for an upscale "Beer Fest." BEER FEST GOES UPSCALEIn honor of The Great American Beer Festival, the Valley’s very own Four Peaks Brewing Company and The Phoenician resort host its own “Beer... beer spirits Great American Beer Festival Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:19:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4920-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Phoenix-drinks-news?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4920-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Grape-Expectations-Northwest-wines-come-on-strong?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner   For most of us, American wines mean Napa or Sonoma. Which isn’t exactly fair, since great wines have been produced from coast to coast for more than a century. In fact, wine has been made in upstate New York since the original 13 coloni... wine Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:57:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4920-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Grape-Expectations-Northwest-wines-come-on-strong?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4920-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m9d10-Vodka-obsession-continues?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner Vodka remains America's No. 1 spirit based on volume. When did we go from a nation of whiskey drinkers to vodka sippers? Images of Mrs. Robinson have given way to Carrie from "Sex and the City," and so has their drink of choice. The tide m... cocktails flavored vodka spirits vodka Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:30:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4920-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m9d10-Vodka-obsession-continues?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4920-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m8d27-New-martini-recipes-and-flavored-vodkas?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner Van Gogh's Paradijs cocktail, recipe below. Cheers! The continuing wave of fruit-infused and flavored vodkas has made martinis far more accessible for many of us, as well as, less stodgy and downright fun. Cocktail menus from Casa Paloma to Kierland... cocktails flavored vodka spirits Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:41:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4920-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m8d27-New-martini-recipes-and-flavored-vodkas?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Drinks-Examiner