While doing his Paris working, Aleister Crowley recorded eating beefsteak at many of his meals. Prior blogs have discussed Sirloin with Paris Butter and Tournedos Rossini. Bifteck Marchand de Vin is yet another that might have been enjoyed by the… Continue Reading
In John St. John: The Record of the Magical Retirement of G. H. Frater, O.’. M.’. Crowley records, “Day 1, 12.5. I ordered a dozen oysters and a beefsteak…” In Paris, beefsteak is prepared in a variety of ways. On… Continue Reading
In The Confessions of Aleister Crowley, we read: I was interrupted in my futile attempts to fight for my country as I had been interrupted in my attempts to climb the Alps, this time by an attack of phlebitis. I… Continue Reading
In John St. John: The Record of the Magical Retirement of G. H. Frater, O.’. M.’. Aleister Crowley records eating cherry pie (Tarte aux Cerises) with his lunch on the Fourth Day. Legend has it that George Washington chopped down… Continue Reading
In The Confessions of Aleister Crowley, we read: “The city of Mexico began by irritating me intensely. The hotel had no organized service; they didn’t seem to care whether one got anything to eat or not. In fact, in the… Continue Reading
…drink sweet wines and wines that foam! Here’s a cocktail almost everyone can enjoy, a crucial component for a civilized brunch. There are many possible recipes, but here is the most popular one, with variants. Ingredients 1 part orange juice… Continue Reading
Technically, Mardi Gras is only one day, the “Fat Tuesday” before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. In reality it’s just part of an entire carnival season of feasts and revelry, starting with Kings Day (Feast of the Epiphany). The traditional… Continue Reading
The Third Day 12.10. I have ordered 12 oysters and coffee and bread and butter. O oysters! be ye unto me strength that I formulate the 12 rays of the Crown of HVA! I conjure ye, and very potently command.… Continue Reading
An archaeologist working with a brewery is recreating ancient beers from around the world, including Turkey, Egypt, Italy, Denmark, Honduras and China. Alcohol archaeologist Patrick McGovern thinks he may even be able to recreate a drink from Egypt that is… Continue Reading
Carnivore Ixel Balamke’s Wine Notes: Color – Purple Aroma – Black fruits and spice Taste – Black currants and chocolate covered cherries. Finish – bright wine with good tannins with lots of black fruits, mocha, and black pepper with little… Continue Reading