Sea Dog

How do you like "Wet and Forget?" We got some but I was nervous about using it on the patio because it has bleach and I concerned it might discolor our artificial pet grass.

Power washed the back patio and driveway and I am exhausted. That was a workout.

Thanks OB! I learned something new today. What about raw tomatoes? I love a good BLT sandwich.

Interesting I should try that.

Yeah I am a sucker for a good Alfredo. I even get it as my pizza sauce over tomato sauce. The acidity in tomatoes gets to my stomach sometimes.

I love a good Alfredo sauce. I wonder how they would be with that?

There is a great steakhouse in Branson I highly recommend. It’s called level 2 Steakhouse in the Hilton convention center. I had best seared ahi tuna appetizer I had ever eaten there. Also you are presented with a box of custom crafted steak knives for you to choose for cutting. Very classy place.

Saw that Walmart has them so Linda is going to get some when she goes to the store. That sounds so good. Definitely going to try that.

Once I read like a ravioli stuffed with mashed potatoes and cheese I was sold.

I need to find a restaurant that serves them. Sounds awesome.

That sounds delicious! Never had one before.

I have found that Blue Curacao has a sweet orange peel flavor, with subtle bitter finish. The flavor is similar to Triple Sec, with a touch more bitterness

A lot of people aren’t either. I only chose it because it’s used in a Blue Hawaiian. I also wanted the color to look like the ocean. I was kinda close but it was more of a blue green color. 😂

Honored and humbled that my original Tiki cocktail got chosen to be judged for Spikes Breezeway Cocktail Hour using Spikes own rum with collaboration with Ed Hamilton Rums. I knew I wouldn't win the round but happy I got to participate. I competed with others who are very experienced mixologists so I learned a lot. In the end I should have used 1 dash of Angostura Bitters instead of two. Here is my recipe for the "Sea Dog Breeze." * 2 oz Spike's Breezeway Rum Blend * 1 oz pineapple juice * 1 oz orange juice * 1/2 oz lime juice * 1/2 oz blue curaçao liqueur * 1/2 oz Orgeat syrup * 1 dashes Angostura bitters * Pineapple wedge and maraschino cherry (for garnish) Shake with pebble ice and pour into Mai Tai glass Cheers! Here is an edited version of just my cocktail as the whole show is almost an hour and a half. A couple of pretty funny moments when I get accused of trying to bribe Matt with a super chat even though I wasn’t just trying to say thanks for including me and then when Matt first tastes my cocktail his sip goes down the wrong pipe. Scared me at first. If interested here is the whole thing

Excited to try that one. I like the fact that there are other tiki cocktails that are not rum based.

Great choice! Cheers to you.

Impressive George! What’s your favorite cognac?

I guess I do have my strengths. My father was an architect and great at math and science which his genes went to my brother who is a doctor. My mom was an art major who painted and did jewelry silversmithing. She also was an accomplished classical guitarist. I got her genes. I don’t regret that but I could have made a lot more money as a doctor than a artist.😜

Yeah I am not a fan of GAC. I watch Hallmark and their Christmas in July starts on June 28th. They will premiere two new movies, Falling Like Snowflakes on June 28th and on July 20th a movie called A Very Vermont Christmas.

There is a very well known tiki bartender who has written several books about the science behind cocktails. He uses Malic acid powder to adjust the acidity of the citrus juices in cocktails. He also has written about clarifying cocktails by using milk to remove impurities and clear up a cocktails color. Fascinating stuff and does involve chemistry. I am not at that level unfortunately.

I was joking. I was horrible at chemistry in school. I remember trying to balance equations and was horrible at it. You have my ultimate respect. Keep the faith!

It’s almost impossible to find it here where it’s made let alone in the UK. Even though it’s a great bourbon do not pay more than MSRP for it. Third party resellers gouge the consumer.

The last store pick of Russell's 10 year had a line all around the building. By the time I got to the front they were sold out. Luckily I know the owner really well and he asked me if I wanted a bottle. I said yes and he went to the back room and came back with a bottle in a brown paper bag and told the cashier how much to ring it up for. Pays to know someone .

Totally agree Larry. I got tired of driving everywhere just to find nothing. I really enjoy a lot of bourbons you can find everyday. I am amazed at how many people still pursue the hunt.

I love Josh Allen. I root for the Bills anytime they are not playing KC! If I did a shot every time the Bills score a TD I would be an alcoholic.😁 Tried to comment below but it won’t let me. I have cut back from the hunt. It was fun for a while but too much work. I have gotten into finished bourbons like Rabbit Hole’s Derringer which is finished in a sherry cask.