The Spirit World

This article is by guest author, Denise Hall who contributes regularly to our sister blog, Fit Fare.
Yes, we’ve just barely finished Valentine’s Day but Mardi Gras is coming. Those of us from Louisiana can feel it in the air - even from as far away as Long Island.
Mardi Gras season officially begins on […]

To me, Valentine’s Day is vibrant red and cinnamon flavored. Without that bright and bracing flavor, I have not really DONE Valentine’s Day. As such, I feel that anything presented as Valentine’s specific should be dark red and filled with hot cinnamon-y goodness.
Today’s Designated Driver Drink delivers a fantastic dose of spicy red that is […]

Although Valentine’s Day is officially over, we know that many of you will be saving your celebration for the upcoming three-day weekend that many of you will be enjoying. Unto that end, for the next couple days we will be bringing you more options for your romantic celebrations.
Although Happy Hour at Home is normally a […]

Well, here we are at Valentine’s Day again!  And once again I find myself drawn to the liqueur with the name so very suited to this day, Parfait Amour.  This French liqueur is really just a fancy-pants version of Curaçao but its violet color and flowery almost marshmallow scent and feel are not to be dismissed […]

A couple of weeks ago I realized that Valentine’s Day was quickly approaching and I needed a good topic for today’s article. Last year I found a beer called Kisz, so I thought I would stick with the theme. My search yielded a beer cocktail called a Liverpool Kiss.
Researching this particular beer cocktail was made […]

Applejack is an American Spirit straight and true. Sure, some might point to Normandy France, and it’s Calvados as originating the concept of an Apple Brandy, but there really is a difference between these two products, and only in the direst of circumstances would I even consider substituting one for the other.
Apples formed a strong […]

theBar.com (sponsored by Diageo, and so features their extensive line-up of spirits) is featuring a section of Valentines’ day cocktails - even divided into categories based on your current relationship status!  From the main page, choose “Occasions” from the top menu bar. 
Food Network is featuring a Romantic Dinner for Two but also has a nice list of […]

The city of Chicago is wrapped in an arctic blast blanket, but next Wednesday that bone-chilling freeze will melt away when couples head out to dine on gourmet meals and imbibe on the themed cocktails in the Windy City. This year, restaurants here are peeling, pureeing and juicing all kinds of fruits to help spice […]

It’s been quite some time since we welcomed a new writer here on The Spirit World but we are doing so today!  Rob Benes is joining us from the heartland, just outside of Chicago.  Rob’s background in both journalism and the culinary arts should serve him well!  You can read more about Rob’s background on […]

As mentioned we are going to be preparing you for celebrating Valentine’s Day over the next few days. And those celebrations can have many forms. If you are not celebrating with the love of your life, take a minute to remember all the special people who have been and will continue to be in your […]