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
Josh Peters, a local brother at Leaping Laughter Oasis, is a stage performer who presents The Dangerous Fun Show, a presentation of daring acts designed to thrill and excite audiences, reminiscent of the side show acts of days gone by.… Continue Reading
So, don’t front, those of y’all who do consume alcoholic beverages likely fetishize absinthe for a diverse if possibly vague suite of reasons: the fact that it was illegal in the United States and in many European countries for many… Continue Reading
What with Notocon coming up, many of us are thinking of the now long-standing tradition of Soror Ixel Balamke & Frater Hunahpu’s wine-tasting. This year’s event is described by her thusly: “In Rome, one can not experience their life without realizing… Continue Reading
With our upcoming NOTOCON wine tasting, I thought that I would give a little 101 on Italian wines. Just to give a few good reasons to buy Italian wines, they have the depth of minerals, high acidity, and well… Continue Reading
Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. “Krewe What Thou Wilt” is the official Mardi Gras Krewe of the New Orleans Ordo Templi Orientis body, Alombrados Oasis . Alombrados Oasis is a Thelemic initiatory fraternity located in… Continue Reading
Krewe What Thou Wilt, a project of Alombrados Oasis, is preparing to roll for its third Mardi Gras season in New Orleans’ satirical Krewedelusion parade. If you would like to march with Krewe What Thou Wilt you must pay annual dues… Continue Reading
It seems that Italians do their best to make sure that I am continually in love with them and their country. Well they out did themselves this time. An Italian town now has a 24/7 fountain that dispenses wine instead… Continue Reading