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Tagged With: traditional

Old School Tools

Old School Tools are hand-forged knives, carving tools, and functional items made by Orien MacDonald!  He makes some awesome looking pieces … maybe one day for a gift …

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Bee’s Knees Telegrams

Recently, I have been looking at getting some business cards printed and was intrigued by letterpress options.  While searching for low-cost letterpress printers, I came across the Lucky Duck Press on Etsy.com – who does business cards – and these cool note cards.  Don’t they look perfect for little random notes or for any number … Continue reading »

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Mince Pies – A British Christmas Tradition

While many of the Christmas treats in England are very similar to those available in the USA, mince pies are very British.  Additionally, they are one of the few holiday foods that I know we will miss after we have settled back in America.  So, today, when I opened the BBC homepage, I was excited … Continue reading »

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Raspberry Trifle

I based my recipe on this English Trifle Recipe but, as is normal, I changed it … added some vanilla to the Custard and added Rum Cream to the whipped cream.  This was the second time that I have made custard … the first time was for ice cream and so I did not eat … Continue reading »

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Balvenie Labels | Traditional Design

The Balvenie‘s labels have gotten some attention over at TheDieline.com because of their focus on traditional skills and printing techniques.  I have to say that Balvenie is one of my favorite whiskies (one of my all time favs was the Balvenie 10, which is now discontinued) and I think that they are one of the … Continue reading »

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Large Bookie Bob’s Manhattan

75 ml Booker’s Bourbon 25 ml Sweet Vermouth 25 ml Dry Vermouth 2 dashes Angostura bitters 1 or 3 black cherries (marinated in maraschino liqueur for at least 2 days) Fill a mixing glass 2/3rds full of ice and add the bourbon, vermouths, and bitters. Stir for 30 seconds, strain into chilled cocktail glass, and … Continue reading »

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