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1. Doolittle Raiders to Enjoy 1896 Hennessy Cognac

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   We recently read about the final reunion of the Doolittle Raiders who were celebrating the 71st anniversary of their attack on Japan.  The Doolittle Raiders were 80 brave men who launched an attack on mainland Japan from an aircraft carrier in retaliation for Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor.  Not only did these brave men lift ...Read More

2. Kirkland Premium Small Batch Bourbon, Aged 7 Years Review

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   On a recent outing to Costco, we ran across a new item, the Kirkland Premium Small Batch Bourbon. You might be thinking, really, Costco is making bourbon now? Well, Costco isn't really making bourbon; they sourced it from one of the distilleries and private labelled it. Given the price at $19.99, I was game to ...Read More

3. DIY Cranberry Liqueur

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   'Tis the season for cranberries! This homemade cranberry liqueur has a bright flavor and beautiful color, making it a delightful DIY holiday gift. It's easy to make yet still impressive enough to share. You can play with flavors a bit by adding vanilla or cinnamon to your batch. Use it in a Cosmopolitan or a creation ...Read More

4. How to measure in 'parts'

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   Normal people measure things in ounces, cups, tablespoons and other recognizable increments. Cocktail people often use "parts" instead, which puts the recipe in the form of a ratio. A part can be any type of measurement. All you have to do is assign a measurement increment to be a part—for example, one part equals one ounce—then ...Read More

5. San Francisco Bay Area Bar Map

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   Google Bar Mashups are way cool here out start at one for San Francisco and the Bay Area. If you have a favorite, let us know. CommunityWalk Map - San Francisco Bars San Francisco Bar MapRead More