Now I am studying herbs and fascinated with this plant as not only a flavoring, but also as a medicine. Then add to all of this the discovery that the plant has been used in the production of many of our favorite liqueurs, including Benedictine, Chartreuse, Absinthe, and Frenet Branca. Read More
Exciting upcoming events, website launches, and more! Read More
For my entire adult life I have held the false belief that I was not engaging unless I was drinking, that I needed a drink to relax and help “take the edge off”, and I didn’t really have fun at the party because I didn’t get sick or pass out. I have never felt so alive, present, healthy, and truly authentic with the people I love the most. And in New Orleans, no less! Read More
I’ve noticed a lot of discrimination towards pretty much any given spirit behind any bar. Why is that? Read More
Last week I explained the basic difference between fermentation and distillation. This week, I want to explain more about the substance that we’re all concerned about — alcohol. So what is up with that little number that appears on the bottles of all alcoholic beverages? Who cares if something has 6% or 60% alcohol–it’s alcoholic… Read More