New Page to Investigate

I’ve added a new page to this blog:  Links to Interesting, Fun, or Informative Sites.   Take a moment to check it out.  Suggestions for additions gladly accepted. … Continue reading

Bar Review: Cedar Creek, Brea, CA

Cedar Creek in Brea, CA is not too far from home and I’ve been there several  times.  But I hadn’t really concentrated on the martini before, so I decided to go again and pay attention. This was a very good … Continue reading

Shaken vs. Stirred Revisited: Bruising

This is my third “Revisited” post on ‘Shaken vs. Stirred’.   The previous two dealt with Temperature and Dilution.  See Shaken vs. Stirred Revisited: Temperature and Shaken vs. Stirred Revisited: Dilution to catch up.   Today we wax poetic on Bruising. I’m … Continue reading

Bar Review: Summit House, Fullerton, CA

The Summit House it located on the top of a hill and has simply beautiful views of Orange County, CA.  The view can be enjoyed from within the restaurant or, my preference, on the patio.   For that reason alone, the … Continue reading

Random Martini Quote for the Day

He knows just how I like my martini – full of alcohol. Homer Simpson   For more fun quotes check out the “Martini Quotes” page, or click the link:  Martini Quotes. … Continue reading

Shaken vs. Stirred Revisited: Dilution

This is my second “Revisited” post on ‘Shaken vs. Stirred’.   The first dealt with Temperatures.  See Shaken vs. Stirred Revisited: Temperature if you missed it.   Today I’m going to elaborate on Dilution ….. Dilution: Many of my comments on temperature … Continue reading

Random Martini Quote for the Day

I’m not talking a cup of cheap gin splashed over an ice cube.   I’m talking satin, fire and ice; Fred Astaire in a glass; surgical cleanliness, insight, comfort; redemption and absolution.  I’m talking MARTINI Anonymous   For more fun quotes … Continue reading

Shaken vs. Stirred Revisited: Temperature

I’m baaaaack.  (Think Schwarzenegger!)  After the recent consecutive holidays (World Gin Day & National Martini Day) I took a couple of days off.  But I’m back with more thoughts and, of course, more martini reviews. Since I’ve had this blog … Continue reading

Happy Father’s Day – June 21, the Summer Solstice

Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers out there.  I hope you enjoy it with your Perfect Martini, whatever that may be, or another favorite Cocktail. For all the non-fathers out there looking for a good excuse to celebrate, June … Continue reading