The word bruise first appeared in ninth-century Old English, at which time it was spelled “brysan”. It was a reference to crushing or damage by hitting with a blunt instrument. However, in Shakespeare’s pre-1600 “The Merry Wives of Windsor”, there’s an illustration of an emerging usage in the quote, “I bruiz’d my shin th’ other …
There are few greater pleasures in life than a good cup of espresso. However, expresso has a distinct taste that can leave you wondering whether you brewed it correctly. And there’s not much that you can compare a good cup of espresso to, aside from a bad cup. If you are considering trading in your …
Sooner or later, the experienced barman asks the question, “Can liquor be frozen and safely stored in a freezer?” The answer depends on what kind of freezer is available and what type of liquor is to be frozen. Liquor is not that easy to freeze even when all the stars align, and the answer is …
Fans of tomato juice may like to shake things up a bit with the unique salty umami of Clamato. Clamato juice is basically a combination of tomato juice concentrate, clam juice, sugar, and spices. The sugar helps to preserve the juice, though it should always be refrigerated after opening to maintain freshness and flavor. The …
Using wine and vinegar is common in recipes. For example, red wines and whites are used in sauces, stews, and other culinary delights. The kinds of vinegar made from these wines retain the qualities of the wine from which they are made. Sherry wine vinegar is no different and has a flavor like no other …