http://www.examiner.com/x-3249-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner?cid=exrss-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner en-us Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:47:43 -0700 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:54:22 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-3249-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m10d31-Children-of-the-night-sip-Blavod-Black-Vodka-on-Halloween?cid=exrss-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner Blavod Black Vodka, a dark spirit for Halloween If you could say there is one trouble with vodka is that it's so, well, transparent, in both color and flavor. The striking Blavod Black Vodka puts an end to that problem. Black catechu -- extracted fro... Vodka Halloween Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:54:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3249-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m10d31-Children-of-the-night-sip-Blavod-Black-Vodka-on-Halloween?cid=exrss-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3249-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Crystal-Head-Vodka-So-much-more-that-just-a-cool-skull-bottle-for-Halloween?cid=exrss-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner Crystal Head Vodka by Ivy Hover Sometimes you walk into the liquor store and fear that the coolest bottles are simply that, terrific showpieces filled with inferior products. This Halloween do not be afraid to purchase Crystal Head Vodka. It's a bit... Vodka Recipes Halloween Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:59:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3249-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Crystal-Head-Vodka-So-much-more-that-just-a-cool-skull-bottle-for-Halloween?cid=exrss-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3249-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Ghoulish-grapes-Wine-selections-for-Halloween?cid=exrss-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner Pinot Evil, a perfect wine for a Halloween party Ivy S. Hover Anyone who is serious about the art of throwing a Halloween party knows the importance of a fully realized theme, and that includes picking your poison through a selection of haunting an... Wine Halloween Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:38:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3249-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Ghoulish-grapes-Wine-selections-for-Halloween?cid=exrss-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3249-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m8d16-Celebrate-National-Rum-Day-with-Mount-Gay?cid=exrss-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner In anticipation of National Rum Day (August 16) I tasted a flight of Mount Gay rums, crafted on the Caribbean island of Barbados. The perfect jumping off point is Mount Gay Eclipse Silver; aged for 2 years old this entry-level white rum is 40 percent... Review Rum Sun, 16 Aug 2009 13:00:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3249-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m8d16-Celebrate-National-Rum-Day-with-Mount-Gay?cid=exrss-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3249-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m7d7-ABCs-of-Oregon-Spirits-J-is-for-?cid=exrss-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner While not actually an Oregon spirit, the jigger is one of the most indispensable and inexpensive tools for the home bartender since it allows quick and accurate measurements of the spirits included in cocktail recipes. The jigger is the larger of th... Spirits Bar Tools Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:04:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3249-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m7d7-ABCs-of-Oregon-Spirits-J-is-for-?cid=exrss-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3249-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m7d2-Pair-smokey-Oregon-Pinot-Noir-with-barbeque-for-Fourth-of-July?cid=exrss-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner Few beverages match up with rich and savory barbecued foods quite like a wonderfully smokey Pinot Noir or a spicy Syrah, here are a couple discoveries from the recent Portland Indie Wine Festival. Coeur de Terre Vineyard in McMinnville (21000 SW Eagl... Review Wine Fourth of July Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:13:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3249-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m7d2-Pair-smokey-Oregon-Pinot-Noir-with-barbeque-for-Fourth-of-July?cid=exrss-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3249-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m6d29-Celebrating-Oregons-150-years-with-Rogue-Sesquicentennial-Ale?cid=exrss-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner  Rogue Brewery (2320 OSU Drive, Newport, Ore.; 541-867-3664) produced an all-Oregon ingredient ale to honor Oregon's 150th birthday: The top-fermenting Pacman yeast is from Wyeast Labs in Hood River, the hops are cultivated in Independence, Ore... Beer Review Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:24:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3249-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m6d29-Celebrating-Oregons-150-years-with-Rogue-Sesquicentennial-Ale?cid=exrss-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3249-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Review-Cutting-calories-with-Vitaminwater10?cid=exrss-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner Coca-Cola/Glacéau now has a second response to people who questioned the high caloric content of Vitaminwater (the first was basically "people can read the label," based on the reaction to the Center for Science in the Public Interes... Review Non-alcoholic Water Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:17:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3249-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Review-Cutting-calories-with-Vitaminwater10?cid=exrss-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3249-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m6d22-Marionberry-Smash-Cocktail-recipe?cid=exrss-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner Marionberries, juicy treasures of Oregon's Willamette Valley No fruit captures the essence of Oregon summer quite like Marionberries. Simultaneously sweet and slightly tart, these oversized, deep purple beauties are a treasure to Oregonians; and any... Spirits Vodka Recipes Summer Cookbook Summer Drinks Mon, 22 Jun 2009 01:26:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3249-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m6d22-Marionberry-Smash-Cocktail-recipe?cid=exrss-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3249-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m6d7-Recipe-Get-ready-for-a-summer-heatwave-with-a-Tahitian-Breeze-rum-cocktail?cid=exrss-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner The heat of summer always brings visions of relaxing on a quiet beach, while palm trees gently sway in the tradewinds, and nothing says "tropical" more than the flavors of coconut, pineapple and rum. Whether you are daydreaming of French Po... Spirits Recipes Rum Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:53:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3249-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m6d7-Recipe-Get-ready-for-a-summer-heatwave-with-a-Tahitian-Breeze-rum-cocktail?cid=exrss-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3249-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m5d27-DIY-Make-your-own-fresh-fruit-infused-water?cid=exrss-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner It's the simplest of all simple ideas, but infused water (the fancy-pants term for naturally flavored) is the perfect budget-conscious, no-calorie, non-alcoholic summer -- or anytime, really -- beverage. It's incredibly easy to do and all you need is... Non-alcoholic Recipes Water Wed, 27 May 2009 12:58:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3249-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m5d27-DIY-Make-your-own-fresh-fruit-infused-water?cid=exrss-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3249-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m5d22-Pucker-up-for-Portlands-HotLips-Real-Fruit-Soda?cid=exrss-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner We all know sugary beverages are bad for us, but it usually doesn't matter; we still want 'em. Thanks to the folks at HotLips Pizza (five Portland area locations), we've been given crave-worthy concoctions, that, while not low calorie, are full of fl... Review Non-alcoholic Soda Fri, 22 May 2009 15:19:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3249-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m5d22-Pucker-up-for-Portlands-HotLips-Real-Fruit-Soda?cid=exrss-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3249-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m5d13-Goji-and-Yummyberry-delight-in-Honest-Ade-Superfruit-Punch?cid=exrss-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner It's all about antioxidants, organic ingredients and distribution. Now that Coca-Cola owns a 40 percent share of Honest Tea, the decade-old company has scored some great press (like this USA Today feature). And it also means the companies' products a... Review Non-alcoholic Wed, 13 May 2009 01:49:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3249-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m5d13-Goji-and-Yummyberry-delight-in-Honest-Ade-Superfruit-Punch?cid=exrss-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3249-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m5d1-The-Kentucky-Derby-Kick-off-to-mint-julep-season?cid=exrss-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner It's almost post time for the first jewel of the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing; the Kentucky Derby signals the beginning of Spring, or as I like to call it, mint julep season. The mint julep is a distinctively American cocktail -- the main ing... Spirits Whiskey Recipes Bourbon Kentucky Derby Fri, 01 May 2009 23:07:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3249-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m5d1-The-Kentucky-Derby-Kick-off-to-mint-julep-season?cid=exrss-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3249-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m5d1-Save-50-percent-on-the-Portland-Happy-Hour-Guidebook?cid=exrss-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner The Portland Happy Hour Guidebook is a super recession resource, with with neighborhood maps, listings for 275 restaurants and bars, and 20 coupons for items such as free appetizers and entrees.Buy it online now for the rock-bottom price of just $7.5... Spirits Bargains Drink Recession Happy Hour Fri, 01 May 2009 11:59:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3249-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m5d1-Save-50-percent-on-the-Portland-Happy-Hour-Guidebook?cid=exrss-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3249-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m4d28-Easy-and-inexpensive-homemade-Sangria-for-Cinco-de-Mayo?cid=exrss-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner Get ready because America's favorite Mexican holiday is almost upon us. Cinco de Mayo (translation, "Fifth of May") is not actually the celebration of Mexico's Independence Day -- that would be September 16 -- instead it marks the date the ... Wine Brandy Recipes Drink Recession Cinco de Mayo Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:50:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3249-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m4d28-Easy-and-inexpensive-homemade-Sangria-for-Cinco-de-Mayo?cid=exrss-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3249-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m4d24-Hotel-Vintage-Plaza?cid=exrss-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner Poison Waters (center) and Darcelle (right) pose with an unknown friend (photo by Ivy Hover) You can take the girl out of Vegas but you can't take the Vegas outta the girl, so as soon as I spotted the trio of glittering drag queens in the lobby of ... Wine Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:12:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3249-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m4d24-Hotel-Vintage-Plaza?cid=exrss-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3249-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m4d23-Coconut-Lemongrass-Daiquiri?cid=exrss-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner Here's another suitably springlike cocktail recipe that I created for a recent outdoor party.SakeOne's Moonstone Coconut Lemongrass ($11) is an unfiltered sake with a creamy mouth feel, paired with a light but decadent coconut flavor. It's delicious ... Spirits Sake Recipes Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:38:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3249-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m4d23-Coconut-Lemongrass-Daiquiri?cid=exrss-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3249-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m4d20-April-25-Sample-wine-from-25-Yamhill-Carlton-vineyards-for-just-10?cid=exrss-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner Anne Amie Vineyards (6580 NE Mineral Springs Rd., Carlton, 503-864-2991) hosts the Yamhill Carlton District AVA open house from 11 am-4 pm, Sat., April 25, 2009. The district, adjacent to Dundee Hills, features 20 estate wineries and 60 different vin... Events Wine Drink Recession Mon, 20 Apr 2009 07:56:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3249-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m4d20-April-25-Sample-wine-from-25-Yamhill-Carlton-vineyards-for-just-10?cid=exrss-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3249-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m4d19-Budgetfriendly-Oregon-Pinot-Noirs-priced-at-25-and-less?cid=exrss-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner Enjoy the view at Anne Amie Vineyards (photo by Ivy Hover) Oregon is America's second largest producer of Pinot Noir (pronounced pee-noh nwar), following on the heels of California. Yet Pinot Noir is a fickle love: the grapes can be temperamental, ... Review Wine Drink Recession Sun, 19 Apr 2009 21:55:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3249-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m4d19-Budgetfriendly-Oregon-Pinot-Noirs-priced-at-25-and-less?cid=exrss-Salem-Cocktails-Examiner