This was a real short book and one that now has a permanent position in my home. We all know that some of the best writers were absolute drunks. Bukowski, Steinbeck, Hemingway. This book shares a little backstory of those writers along with drink recipes for their preferred adult beverage.
Bukowski favored a Boilermaker, which I'll admit to not knowing what that is. It turns out that it's something I really doubt that I would drink. It's a shot of whiskey with beer as a chaser OR a shot of whiskey dropped into a mug of beer. That would fell my sorry butt in a heartbeat. Although I do appreciate my whiskey.
Truman Capote imbibed in Screwdrivers, which I actually have the ingredients for and it sounds mighty good.
Alot of the writers were gin folks. That might be a staple that I need to add to my small bar. Although I'm usually a rum or whiskey girl, I'm willing to expand my horizons.
Obviously, I don't encourage the type of drinking that these writers did. But I see nothing wrong with partaking every now and again with friends or as a nightcap.
Enjoy!
I have been reading a woman's blog for the past week and find it consistently entertaining. She doesn't take "stands" and just says what she thinks, feels, watches on TV, etc.
ReplyDeleteI think you'd like her. Here's a link: thegirlfromtheghetto.wordpress.com
She has some chronic health issues and this may be what gives her that nice combination of spine and compassion which I see in you, Manada. Give her a visit and see what you think.
P.S., When you gonna write me a poem? I love you! Doesn't this mean something to you?!
Remind me to write again. I hope to have good news on the job front.
I don't write poems! Maybe I'll get a bug to write you a story.
ReplyDeleteWrite again, Barry. The world needs your words