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Keto and Healthy Living ( Alcoholic Beverages) by The Outlaw Micheal Tomsik
Enjoying life and watching how we eat and drink has a direct impact on our overall health. I started my journey with my wife Annie into our Keto lifestyle. You will notice something if you follow my blogs and follow our story that I call it a lifestyle not losing weight.
By Micheal Tomsik5 years ago in Proof
My Home Bar
In August of 2019 we bought our first home. It was a stressful and long process that took us pretty much the whole summer to accomplish. After viewing so many houses we surprisingly ended up settling on a cozy 5-bedroom home on the outskirts of town. The price was right, and a benefit of this particular home was that it was next door to my husband’s friend from work, so we already knew we were going to like at least one of our neighbors.
By Mandy Raquel5 years ago in Proof
Pitcher Cocktails With Rum
Craft cocktails are perfect for nights out, but when you’re throwing a party you might want to ditch perfection in favor of spending more time with your guests. Big batch cocktails stirred up and served up in crowd-sized containers take the pressure off making sure everyone has a drink and let you enjoy yourself. They’re also just as tasty as single cocktails.
By Maria Shimizu Christensen5 years ago in Proof
My favorite drinking games
I feel like every time I write one of these articles I have to remind everybody multiple times, please drink responsibly and if you have a problem to immediately get help. Now if you're planning to throw a party and want some drinking games to play, I hope this list helps.
By Dyllon Rodillon5 years ago in Proof
In Observance of National Margarita Day. Top Story - February 2021.
Every February 22, we come together for National Margarita Day to pay homage to our favorite celebratory cocktail. The margarita is one of the most beloved cocktails in the world, however it’s hard to say definitively who created the margarita. Tales of its origin are as numerous as the variations of the drink itself.
By Adrienne Smith5 years ago in Proof
Get a better wine experience with these selections
We’ve all been there. You go to a grocery store to grab a bottle and all the top hits are there. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, you name it. Nowadays you’re looking to get adventurous with your wine tasting or looking for that great gift for friends and family. There’s way more out there to enjoy.
By Gilbert Mendoza5 years ago in Proof
Somewhere It's Five O'Clock
For those who enjoy having a cocktail now and then and for those who always check out the latest trends in cocktails, the standard joke seems to be that if someone says "Isn't it a bit too early for a drink?" the response is "Somewhere in the world it's 5 o'clock. So take the cocktail glasses choose your favorite cocktail and sit back and enjoy.
By Rasma Raisters5 years ago in Proof
Shaken, stirred and seasoned: A Home Bar tune up, made easy.
Now, I'm guessing you've reached that pivotal point in lock down that you've started to pick up some new hobbies. Everything from sculpting and having a full on Ghost moment, to making entirely too much banana bread, and then teaching your cat how to play fetch and finally show some affection? No?....just me then. Well, I bet you've also gotten all too tired of a that (seemingly at this point) age-old "Quarantini", huh? I'd say it's time to pull out that inner mixologist and get yourself a decent cocktail! Crafted by, nobody else, but you.
By Nick Monteleone5 years ago in Proof
Why You Should Always Tip Your Bartender. Top Story - February 2021.
You may be surprised to know that full-time bartenders (unless you have an amazing owner/manager who provides a higher hourly base wage) make pretty much the entirety of their income based on the generosity of others, aka tips. That's right, our customers support our livelihood. It's not just "fun money" or extra money; it's our bills, our rent, our groceries, our medications, our doctor visits, our ability to help others - our basic necessities. For this reason alone, you should always tip your bartender.
By Sarahbeth Graulich5 years ago in Proof
How Bars are Adapting During a Global Pandemic
Throughout the uncertainties and changes of 2020 and now 2021, the bar and restaurant industry has been tossed into turmoil. Being one of the industries hit the hardest by the pandemic and all the challenges that accompany it, bars have begun to try and adapt to survive both in the interim and for the long haul.
By Jennifer Barnes5 years ago in Proof
Wine Review: Beringer White Zinfandel
In a previous Vocal post, I talked about a new red wine I tried from the brand OP. I talked about how my wine drinking days began with drinking Rosés. I personally enjoy sweeter wines to dryer wines, so Rosés were always my go to when it came to wine. It works out perfectly when your friends and family enjoy different wines than you because it means you can enjoy something to yourself and if you enjoy the same wines you can share when you find something new. After writing the last review of the Sweet Red Wine from OP, it got me thinking about whether or not I even still liked Rosé at all. White Zinfandel and Pink Moscato were my go to wines when I turned of age. I wasn't quite ready for the dark color and rich flavors that came with red wine and the white wines I tried were either too dry for my taste or borderline acoustic to my taste buds, they were that sweet. Rosés by nature are the middle ground of wine in that there used to only be red and white wine and pink wines were made by mixing the two together.
By Shasta Scott5 years ago in Proof
