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Date: November 2nd, 2007

Alexander Cocktail (No. 1)

2 November, 2007 (17:46) | Dairy, Gin, Savoy Cocktail Book | 2 comments

Alexander Cocktail
l/2 Dry Gin. (1 1/2 oz Dry Gin)
1/4 Crème de Cacao. (3/4 oz)
1/4 Sweet Cream. (3/4 oz Cream)
Shake (very!) well and strain into cocktail glass. (Garnish with a sprinkle of cocoa.)
You probably won’t find this version of the Alexander made too often anymore, though at one time it was probably the most popular. [...]

Spicy Tofu Redux (again)

2 November, 2007 (17:20) | Weeknight Dinner | No comments

As she had been out of town the last time I made spicy tofu, Mrs. Flannestad requested that I repeat the Shitake and Chard version for her last night.
As usual, it turned out quite delicious, especially with the Far West Fungi shitakes.
However, we did experiment with Wildwood Tofu’s (no Soy Deli, thanks!) “Super Firm” tofu.
I’m [...]