Living in L.A. for more than a decade, I’ve said the phrase “Only in L.A.” about a million times. The Los Angeles Vegan Beer Fest has caused me to say it again. But isn’t beer vegan you ask? Yes, mostly, for the exception of brewers that use gelatin or isinglass (made from fish swim bladders) […]
Archives for April 2013
Just Back from Peru: The Exotic Pisco Sour (PHOTOS)
Peruvians feel about pisco as Mexicans do about tequila – it’s a birthright, a national source of pride, and the perfect liquor of choice for ALL and ANY occasion (including breakfast). Last week, I spent a six days learning about pisco, a white spirit made from 100% grapes, and visiting Pisco Porton distillery with other […]
Gag Me With a Spoon: Semen Cocktails
Could this gag-reflex begetting trend be the new thing in cocktails? Semen cocktails? Yes, you heard me right. Paul ‘Fotie’ Photenhauer’s latest book is touting the art of man juice in cocktails:Semenology – The Semen Bartender’s Handbook. And this isn’t the first attempt in procreating his theory. Back in 2011, he self-published the Natural Harvest: […]