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Booze and Bargains

January 6, 2017

A bi-weekly series of libations with Becca-approved design or flavor. Perhaps both.

Name:Oban Little Bay
From:The Oban Distillery in Scotland
Type: single malt scotch whiskey
Pair it with: unusually cold weather (sleet is in the forecast!)
Emphasis on: both!

I try to invest in quality pieces and not use my lifelong approach of “Ooooh on sale!” But every now and then (every week) bargains pull me in. The remaining responsible adult I have in me dies a little, as does my bank account. We all know this shizz adds up! But it’s a habit I won’t be quitting anytime soon, so here’s a look at this week’s retail delight.

I found this bourbon(!!) candle while Christmas shopping at Marshall’s. Since it was a steal at $2.99, I bought two. I love the octagon shape, the wooden lid, and of course the label with its vintage illustrations. It has a hint of cinnamon, giving my room a cozy, wintery feeling. I think there’s other liquor scents, too! I’ll be on the hunt for those.

A Game of Thrones Holiday Party

January 2, 2017

Every year we do a late Christmas exchange among our group of friends. This year’s theme was Game of Thrones. I like the idea of having a late Christmas party—you extend the holidays a bit and all the decorations are deeply discounted.

And, happy 2017! Sad the holidays are over but excited to start a new set of resolutions I won’t reach.

Let the Alcoholidays Commence

December 21, 2016

The alcoholidays are really year round for me, but it’s nice to class up the drinks with wreaths and all things red. While I try to avoid the French Quarter for all the work it takes to drive, look for parking, try to parallel park, give up, then eventually just pay to park—every now and then its beauty lures me. And by beauty, I mean all the good drink deals. And thus, we find ourselves at Mr. B’s Bistro, a New Orleans stronghold: the best place to get BBQ shrimp and practically free Bloody Mary’s.

Vibe: traditional, old school, classic
Drink menu: $1.50 Bloody Mary’s during lunch
Food Favorites: BBQ shrimp is a must
Address: 201 Royal St.

Through the Drinking Glass (No. 10)

December 16, 2016

A bi-weekly series interviewing people and their drinking habits.

Watch / Read / Listen (No. 11)

December 13, 2016

Watch:

The Witness. The tragic story of Kitty Genovese and the “bystander effect.” Spine chilling to think that multiple witnesses were present but no one intervened until it was too late.
Broadchurch. This British crime show is similar to AMC’s “The Killing,” focusing only on one case throughout the season. Acting is superb.

Read:

Firecracker by David Iserson. Found this diamond at the dollar store! The author is an SNL writer, so of course, the dialogue is spectacular and oh so witty. By far, one of my favorite books this year.
Why Not Me? by Mindy Kaling. The lines in her show are always quotable. So no surprise that both her books are great. I liked this one a tad better than her first book—she gets more real. Be sure to bookmark the chapter “One of the President’s Men.”

Listen:

Song of the week: Lupo by Cairobi.