Ode to the Bottle Opener
Reflecting on the novelty of the humble bottle opener. Creative solutions ranging from 3D printing to the common house nail.
beverages
How-To: Cork Conversation Bubble Coasters
There’s nothing like a good beverage to properly lubricate a nice chat and now you can insulate that beverage by resting it on these clever Cork Conversation Bubble Coasters from a tutorial by My Little Secrets.
Recipe: Strawberry Lemonade
Whip up a refreshing batch of sweet summertime goodness with this strawberry lemonade recipe from Linda at Craftaholics Anonymous! Doesn’t that pretty pink lemonade look absolutely delicious? More: How-To: Berry Lemonade Cupcakes @Craftzine.com blog Recipe: Watermelon Lemonade @Craftzine.com blog Vietnamese Salty Lemonade @Craftzine.com blog
Retro Christmas Star Ornament & Mulled Cider
This year we’re making a retro mod orb star ornament as a tree topper. It can also be used as an ornament, or be put on display in a pretty glass bowl. As a warm and tasty treat we mulled some cider as well. Mulling cider is so easy, makes your home smell delicious, and is the perfect cozy cocktail for a holiday party. More info: http://bit.ly/g42IjB
Frozen food dye in ice cube = cocktail color time-bomb
I love it when people get really, really serious about the preparation of drinks. Beverage and spirits writer Camper English is such a person. He has done some interesting experiments with freezing large pieces of crystal-clear ice at home (He reports boiling it first does not work), and freezing bottles of liqueur inside large blocks of it. His latest brainchild is this ice cube with a pocket of food color frozen inside, which is slowly released as the ice melts. The potential permutations on this trick are numerous: different colors in different cubes, different colors in the same cube, colors that react with citric acid in the drink and fade awhile after being released, etc., etc. [via NOTCOT]
Flashback: Better Bitters
There are some flavors that seem lacking in everyday cuisine and the humble bitter is a fine example. There are tons of recipes online that include the distinct adventure of bitters, and what could be better than making your own? This week’s flashback comes from the pages of CRAFT Volume 10. Written by Portland’s own […]
CRAFT Video: DIY Soda
Sodas these days have too much sugar and artificial flavors. In this CRAFT Video, Becky Stern shows you how to make your own carbonated soda at home.
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2009/07/craft_video_diy_soda.html
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