Do not miss this
John McIntyre, who knows everything there is to know about gerunds, also knows how to make a mean martini. Do not miss the video demonstrating his talent, currently playing on his blog, "You Don't Say."
As one of his fans described it in an e-mail, "It's like food porn for Harper's readers."
(Colby Ware/Sun photographer)
Comments
I have an (almost) overwhelming urge to go out an get a martini (stirred, NOT shaken). Boy, did that look good!
Posted by: Susan WNAJ | July 2, 2008 4:48 PM
I'm shaken that he stirs. Oh well, almost nobody's perfect. On the other hand, I'm greatly heartened to learn that we're allowed to drink martinis on premises.
Posted by: jl | July 2, 2008 4:52 PM
Wow...that looks like a lot of work. Does Stouffer's market a martini that I could pick up when I get my lasagna?
Macallen 24...open the bottle, pour enough, but not too much, over one (1) ice cube. Drink.
Posted by: Bucky | July 2, 2008 7:02 PM
Hey Bucky, single malt? How could you?
Where is that Owl? He appreciates me, adores me even.
Posted by: Bourbon Girl | July 2, 2008 10:16 PM
That's great, but where do I put the little umbrella?
Posted by: Robert of Cross Keys | July 3, 2008 8:40 AM
Bucky - don't forget to repeat those steps for maximum enjoyment.
Posted by: Doug | July 3, 2008 8:47 AM
Bourbon Girl, I apologize. I certainly didn't mean any disrespect to you personally.
But, yeah, The Macallen. One of Life's Simple Pleasures.
Posted by: Bucky | July 3, 2008 8:55 AM
Absolut up, very very dirty. No vermouth. Literally half vodka, half olive juice. The best. Tried it with higher end vodkas, just not the same, has to be Absolut. And Santa Barbara's Dirty Martini Mix. I buy it by the case and have it shipped from CA. yum.
Posted by: Carey | July 3, 2008 11:49 AM
Fret not, Bourbon Girl - Bucky's recipe works just as well with Makers Mark or Woodford Reserve, in my experience.
And by the way Bucky, it's "Macallan" - no "e".
Posted by: daa2202 | July 3, 2008 11:57 AM
daa2202,
Indeed, it is with an "a", not an "e". There's a reason I instinctively type Allen with an e, however, this is not the place to explain.
But I gratefully stand corrected.
Bucky
Posted by: Bucky | July 3, 2008 1:50 PM
daa2202 -Yes, there is a certain simple genius that comes from Bucky, isn't there? Must be a West Coast thing.
and why do I have a certain Golden Smog song stuck in my head now?
Sandbox - what are you grilling tomorrow? please tell while i test Bucky's recipe.
Posted by: Bourbon Girl | July 3, 2008 4:04 PM
I'm not sure what we will be grilling, but I know for a fact what's for dessert: home-made, hand-cranked peppermint ice cream, a Bucky Family tradition for as long as I can remember. (Which happens to be a l-o-n-g time.)
Every 4th of July.
I can mark my calendar, semi-annually, with Christmas Eve lasagna and 4th of July peppermint ice cream.
Have a safe and happy Independence Day, my friends.
Posted by: Bucky | July 3, 2008 6:12 PM
Oooh, Bucky--that sounds great! Good traditions, both of them. My in-laws used to make home made peach ice cream in season, but that was decades ago.
Posted by: Dahlink | July 4, 2008 8:47 AM
Oh boy, I am so waiting for peach cake season to start. Simons bakery in Cockeysville here I come! Exclamation points intended...lol.
Posted by: Regina | July 6, 2008 10:45 AM
Bucky, did you ever try Laphroig? Now THERE's a single malt--so peaty you can taste the bog!
Posted by: Dottie | July 6, 2008 3:23 PM
Dottie: I haven't tried it. I went through Glenfiddich, Glenlivit, and Glenmorangie before I got to Macallan, and then I stopped, because I figured if life got any better than that, I would end up paying for it somehow.
I think somebody gave me some Talisker one night, but I'm a little fuzzy on that.
Posted by: Bucky | July 7, 2008 10:50 AM