Cocktail: Basil Gimlet
This afternoon’s cocktail is one inspired by Kathryne Taylor: the Basil Gimlet. Like Ms. Taylor, part of the driving force behind my […]
Read moreAuthor: SamUpstate
A suburban dad enjoying and celebrating life in New York's Capital District.
Working to improve the world by supporting public education and strong, walkable communities.
Software Engineer (by day).
Clouds and sky
A few pictures of the sky this afternoon, taken on the walk home from school with my kids.
Read moreYesterday’s Bake: Bloomer
I tried learning a new recipe yesterday: a Bloomer. It’s another Paul Hollywood recipe, this time from his Bread book. It’s essentially […]
Read moreCocktail: Honey Peach Margarita
Our beautiful sunny day clouded over here in upstate New York, but this drink evokes sunshine nonetheless. I’ve been trying to branch […]
Read moreCocktail: Dry Martini
In observation of World Cocktail Day, I thought I’d reflect on my favorite: the dry martini. I am neither an historian nor […]
Read moreCinco de Mayo Margarita
I’ve been trying to think of a way to create a cocktail that would celebrate Mexico a bit more explicitly rather than […]
Read moreChemistry in Cocktails
I wasn’t particularly good at chemistry. In both high school and college I was neither neat enough with my lab work nor […]
Read moreAlbany Tulips
Today I rode my bike past Washington Park in Albany, the site of its annual Tulip Festival. While the festival is still […]
Read moreManhattans and Affordable Bourbon
This afternoon’s cocktail is a classic: a Manhattan. I’m trying a new “well” bourbon. For those unfamiliar with the term, “well drinks” […]
Read moreToday’s Bake
Another attempt at Paul Hollywood’s Basic Wholemeal Bread. I was quite pleased with this go, right up to the end. The ingredients […]
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