Is it strange that this week's mail delivered up two disparate items? Jim Beam's Red Stag whiskey and Essential Yoga. Stay tuned for a full report on both.
May 13, 2009, 08:39 AM Video of the Week
I discovered yoga when I was procrastinating on a writing assignment. Parked on a yoga mat, I not only cleared my writer's block but developed a new passion. And so, instead of blogging I've been working on Past Tense, my new yoga studio, which opens mid June. No, this doesn't mean I'm quitting my day job. I'm still freelancing furiously and will continue to do so. More information to come, but for today enjoy a little Ogden.
May 05, 2009, 09:14 AM Bottoms Up Add a little zing to your Cinco de Mayo festivities with a Hot & Spicy Maestro Margarita because some like it hot.
Hot & Spicy Maestro Margarita * 1 1/2 oz Maestro Dobel Diamond Tequila * 1 oz agave nectar * 1 1/2 oz club soda * 1 crushed orange section * Splash of freshly squeezed lime juice * 2 "shots" of Tabasco or other hot sauce Pour all ingredients into an iced shaker. Shake with ice and serve on the rocks.
Bottoms Up, a semi-regular feature, appears when life calls for a drink.
May 04, 2009, 12:48 PM Mmm, Mmm DC US News wants retirees to pull up a seat at DC's table. Washington earned a spot on their places-for-foodies-to-retire list. And, both newbies and long-standing locals will want to belly up to the Food section, which just earned a James Beard Award.
April 30, 2009, 12:33 PM Bottoms Up In this week's Frugal FoodieModern Spice author Monica Bhide whipped up a spicy Indian dinner on a budget. The perfect sipper? The Tamarita, which chef/owner KN Vinod serves up at Indique Heights.
The Tamarita * 1 1/2 ounces tequila, such as Cuervo Gold * 1 ounce triple sec * 1 1/2 tablespoons store-bought tamarind-date chutney * 1 1/2 ounces store-bought or homemade sour mix * Lemon wedge or slice, for garnish
Fill a Collins glass with ice. Add the tequila, triple sec, chutney and sour mix; stir well. Garnish with a lemon wedge or slice of lemon.
Bottoms Up, a semi-regular feature, appears when life calls for a drink.
April 27, 2009, 03:00 PM The Low Down NPR tosses out a Frugal Foodie-like challenge to listeners with How Low Can You Go. For this challenge, readers are asked to submit dinner recipes for four less than $10. Jose Andresdishes up a little inspiration. Need more? Give Scott Drewno's dumplings, left, a try or Tony Conte's roast chicken.
April 22, 2009, 08:34 AM Video of the Week
Partying. That's what's been on the list of things I've been doing instead of blogging. Rachel Shteir celebrated both her birthday and new book Gypsy: The Art of the Tease on Friday at The Slipper Room in New York. And last night, Jose Andres toasted Monica Bhide's new cookbook, Modern Spice. With these book launches in mind, enjoy this week's video.
I'm the author of Gilded Lili: Lili St. Cyr and the Striptease Mystique. As a freelance writer, I cover more than the uncoverings of burlesque stars. I also write about food, travel, health, entertainment and more.
Add a little zing to your Cinco de Mayo festivities with a Hot & Spicy Maestro Margarita because some like it hot.
US News wants retirees to pull up a seat at DC's table. Washington earned a spot on their 
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