6 February
2023
5 February
2023
From the bartender’s corner – Verrazano
From Bourbon and Boots:
The Verrazano cocktail is a mix of bourbon whiskey, dry vermouth, and herbal liqueur. It was created in the early 20th century for a New York bartender named Johnnie Solon. The cocktail is said to have been created for a banquet celebrating the completion of the Verrazano Bridge, which connects Staten Island to Brooklyn. This drink is named after Giovanni da Verrazzano, who was an Italian explorer and navigator who had explored New York Bay in 1524 and claimed it for France.
Bourbon Whiskey, Sweet Vermouth, Apricot Liqueur and Campari.
5 February
2023
Do you know where I can get an old, working typewriter?
5 February
2023
38 degrees (so far) is the answer
The question is – what is the coldest temperature that I have ridden my bike in. Hit the highway at 70 mph today at 9:30am with temperatures at 38 degrees – the layering and heated gloves held up well. It was a short test ride (15 miles). The inside upper legs were getting cold since they were taking a direct hit from the wind. (I had three layers of pants on).
4 February
2023
What can we call this drink?
We know
vodka + orange juice = screwdriver
vodka + cranberry juice = cape cod
vodka + grapefruit juice = greyhound
vodka + tomato juice = bloody mary
But what is
vodka + tamarind juice ??
Made a cocktail of Spicy Tamarind Vodka (by Smirnoff) and Tamarind juice (by Iberia).
Came out very nice. Next time, I will put some Tajin salt on the rim. I think the salt will go well with the slight tartiness.
4 February
2023
Heated gloves to the rescue!
The heated gloves have really opened up the aperture of temperatures I can ride the motorcycle in. It was high winds and low 40s. Yet, other than the slight discomfort of so many layers making quick movement of the arms and legs difficult and some cold wind still making it thru the helmet gaps, the rides are as enjoyable as spring or fall ones!
4 February
2023
Rewind-Pause: Kids we grew up with
This is from nearly 20 years back. I think this was Natasha’s birthday at the Sandy Lake Park. The small girl on the top right corner of the picture in pink dress is Natasha.
I have kept up with most of the kids except the one on stereo left. I think that is Salil and Geetika’s son. Need to figure out what he is up to.
4 February
2023
Spotlight on Art 2023
Most of the year I do a lot of math. And then once a year I go to Trinity School for their art show to get a bit of culture injected into me. Actually, it is more the free wine than any culture.
It was delightful to see our Midwick neighbors – Andrea, Diane, Heida and Gail show up there. And then my good friend of nearly 15 years – Hunt and his wife Mary-Elizabeth!!
Check out my name tag!!
3 February
2023
Puzzle for old times’ sake
12 years back, on my way back home from DC, I used to post a puzzle almost every week. Doing the same today.
A little background… This week, in Chicago, Deval gave me a little gift. Apparently, she was in a store that sells calendars and came across a calendar that a math problem for each day. Somehow I came to her mind!!
And this is the first problem I saw on the cover page.
You remember mod right? It is the remainder remaining after you do a division. So 27 mod 6 would be 3.
The puzzle is:
15113 mod 113 = ?
3 February
2023
