by Paul Myrick | Nov 23, 2007 | Entertaining
We had a great Thanksgiving feast (see previous posting for menu) and had about 12 people here. We served the meal buffet-style in the dining room around 8pm after cocktails, which started at 5pm. Yes, it was a long cocktail hour. Our frends (and neighbors), Lisa...
by Paul Myrick | Nov 16, 2007 | Entertaining, Food
This is a very tasty, yet inexpensive, French rosè that my friend and neighbor (and dentist) Lisa turned me on to. It’s fruity, yet not sweet — and Lee tasted it and even says he likes it. It is very refreshing in a tumbler over ice during the summer...
by Paul Myrick | Nov 14, 2007 | Entertaining, Food
The Thanksgiving holiday is fast approaching (faster than I need it to) and here’s the menu: Appetizers: zucchini pancakes topped with sour cream and chives (adapted from zucchini pancake recipe by Ina Garten, from her book: Barefoot Contessa At Home) thick-cut...
by Paul Myrick | Nov 6, 2007 | Entertaining, Food
Bellagio Lemon Twist, originally uploaded by Paul Myrick. We’re at Bellagio now and they are very consistent in making lemon twists for cocktails. I’m impressed! I asked one of our bartenders if they had a specialist making the lemon twists and he replied,...
by Paul Myrick | Sep 7, 2007 | Entertaining
I love it! Martha Stewart as Glampire on the cover of her Holiday Halloween issue! I’ve already bought the issue and it is fantastic! One half of the magazine is for a “spooky-scary” Halloween and the other half is for a “non-scary”...
by Paul Myrick | Sep 5, 2007 | Cocktails, Entertaining, Recipes
Ashley Wilkes Cocktail, originally uploaded by Paul Myrick. Photo is Copyright © 2007 Paul Myrick. For licensing information, please contact the author. Invented by Robin Davis; styled and photographed by Paul Myrick. Add 4 oz. bourbon to martini shaker with ice and...
