Tomorrow, September 13, is the Feast of Dame Leila Waddell, a violinist and famed Scarlet Woman of Aleister Crowley, a powerful historical figure in magick and Thelema in her own right. Waddell starred in the Rites of Eleusis at London’s Caxton… Continue Reading
Tomorrow, May 23, is the Feast of the Apparition of the Daughter of Fortitude. This feast celebrates Edward Kelly’s vision pertaining to Our Lady Babalon, which occurred May 23, 1587. “I am the daughter of Fortitude, and ravished every hour,… Continue Reading
Today, May 16, is both National Mimosa Day and National Coquilles St. Jacques Day. It is also the Feast of Maria Bieşu, Jim Henson, Sammy Davis, Jr., Modibo Keïta, and Django Reinhardt. To celebrate, here are recipes for a Mimosa… Continue Reading
Today, 27 April, is the Feast of Sir Wilfred T. Smith. Wilfred Talbot Smith was born Frank Wenham 8 June 1885, the illegitimate son of a domestic servant and her employer in Tonbridge, Kent. He moved to Canada in 1907, where he began reading about Western esotericism. In January 1915… Continue Reading
Abadia Retuerto Selection Especial 2009 My wine notes Color – Garnet Aroma – Black Fruits and Flowers Initial Taste – Spicy jammy Black Fruits subtle notes of chocolate and cloves Finish – Lovely tannins, a well defined wine, lush fruit… Continue Reading
The 1890 Block 2011 is an unusual wine. Just by looking at the virtials that are in the wine, you can see that this wine isn’t going to be like any wine that you have ever tasted. It has Muscadelle,… Continue Reading
Lambert Bridge Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Color -dark garnet Aroma – rich black cherry and vanilla Initial Taste – intense black cherry and dark chocolate Finish – Rich black cherry, dark chocolate, and tobacco Silky tannins that linger long on the… Continue Reading
Black Magic Sangria 2 cup fresh or frozen blackberries 2 cup black grapes, halved lengthwise if large 4 black plums, pitted and thinly sliced 2 (750-milliliter) bottle full-bodied red wine, such as Shiraz, Malbec, or Cabernet Sauvignon 1 cup brandy… Continue Reading
I hate to be the bearer of bad news but there’s going to be a wine shortage next year. It’s not just because Napa and Sonoma got caught fire. But also Oregon, Washington, and Idaho who all grow grapes, they… Continue Reading
One of the most popular wines at the NOTOCON XI was the Barolo. Here’s a good Barolo at a reasonable price. Cesare Pavese Barolo 2011 Color – vivid garnet Aroma – red currants and black cherries Initial taste – tight… Continue Reading