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Author Archives: Eddie Pensier
Cocktails Du Jour
Eddie Pensier writes: “Cinnamon Fix” (rye vodka, apricot brandy, apple juice, lemon juice, cinnamon syrup–essentially apple pie in liquid alcoholic form) and “Regent Martini” (vanilla infused vodka, passion fruit purée, agave syrup, apple juice–tart/sweet and alarmingly easy going down) at … Continue reading
Linkage (Fermented Edition)
Eddie Pensier writes: The FDA will soon ban cheese aged on wooden boards, which is to say, most of the good ones. In more cheesy news, you can now “finally” visit a vegan cheese shop in Brooklyn. Looking for the … Continue reading
Posted in Food and health, Linkathons, The Good Life
Tagged beer, cheese, fermentation, linkage, whiskey, wine
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Happy Birthday Cole Porter
Eddie Pensier writes: Since I reached the charming age of puberty And began to finger feminine curls, Like a show that’s typically Shuberty I have always had a multitude of girls, But now that a married man, at last, am … Continue reading
Eddie’s Tea Chronicles: Vintage Tea Ads, Five Ways
Eddie Pensier writes: “Vintage” is really superfluous: there’s no doubt these are from a very, very different era.
Posted in Art, Commercial art, Food and health, History, Humor
Tagged Advertising, art, eddies tea chronicles, politically incorrect, tea, vintage
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Eddie’s Tea Chronicles: Five Tea Brewing Tips
Eddie Pensier writes: Green and white tea should be brewed at lower water temperatures (75-80* degrees Celsius) than black or herbal tea (boiling 100 degree water). Too-hot water can burn the more delicate leaves and cause a bitter, over-extracted brew. … Continue reading
Quote Du Jour
Eddie Pensier writes: Amahl: “Are you a real king?” Balthazar: “Yes.” Amahl: “Have you regal blood?” Balthazar: “Yes.” Amahl: “Can I see it?” Balthazar: “It is just like yours.” Amahl: “What’s the use of having it, then?” Balthazar: “No use.” … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Music
Tagged Amahl and the Night Visitors, Gian Carlo Menotti, quotes, race
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Salve Regina
Eddie Pensier writes: Francis Poulenc’s Dialogues of the Carmelites is a strange opera, and not an easy one. It weaves complex themes of devotion, martyrdom, fear, and politics around the storyline of a Carmelite convent during the French Revolution. It’s very talky, … Continue reading
Posted in History, Music
Tagged dialogues des carmelites, francis poulenc, French Revolution, metropolitan opera, nuns, Opera
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The Burgers of America
Eddie Pensier writes: Vegetarians, look away. Here’s a list of the best hamburgers in the USA, state-by-state. They run the gamut from gourmet delicacies to fast-food to pub food. Toppings range from the common (cheese, pickles, bacon) to the outrageous … Continue reading
Song Du Jour
Eddie Pensier writes: “You Don’t Know Me”, performed by Jerry Vale, aka Genaro Louis Vitaliano (1930-2014).
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Enzo Nakamura
Epaminondas
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Fenster
Brundle Guy
Glynn Marshes
Paleo Retiree
Atypical Neurotic
Question Lady
Sax von Stroheim
Sir Barken Hyena
The Mistaken
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Eddie Pensier writes: Uncouth Reflections has some of the wittiest and smartest commenters around. It’s great news then, that thanks to our very own Sir Barken Hyena (he’s single, ladies!), you can now “like” individual comments. Please do so, immediately and … Continue reading →