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Whiskey's Wine Counterparts
In last week’s blog I provided a short introduction to the wonderful world of whiskey, or whisky depending on your spelling preference!...

MarkG
Jan 243 min read


An Introduction to the Wonderful World of Whiskey (or Whisky)
I’m definitely still a whiskey novice. About two years ago I began my journey to learn everything I could about whiskey. And like wine,...

MarkG
Jan 174 min read


A Holiday Season to Remember
Laurie and I just experienced another epic holiday season in beautiful Sarasota FL! Each year our celebrations of the season just keep...

MarkG
Jan 33 min read


Wonderful, Marvelous, Magical Christmas!
Hands down, Christmas has always been my favorite holiday! There’s absolutely nothing like the anticipation, joy, sights, and sounds of...

MarkG
Nov 29, 20247 min read


The Christmas Morning Cocktail
I know, I know - it's not even Thanksgiving yet and I'm talking about Christmas already! But hear me out, because the holiday season is...

MarkG
Nov 22, 20243 min read


Reviewing the Newest Restaurants in the Sarasota Area - Part 1
As enthusiastic foodies, Laurie and I are extremely lucky to live in, or near three great locations with fantastic restaurants – the...

MarkG
Nov 8, 20245 min read


Can We PLEASE be Done with Hurricane Season 2024 Already?
Hurricane Debby on August 5th. Hurricane Helene on September 26th. Hurricane Milton on October 9th. Enough already! This hurricane season...

MarkG
Oct 25, 20246 min read


Summer's End Cocktail
I love all the seasons, but summer has always been my favorite. Long, seemingly never-ending days with weather suitable for grilling,...

MarkG
Sep 27, 20243 min read


The Fresh Strawberry Daiquiri
Strawberries are in season down here in Florida, and farmers markets and grocery stores are filled with baskets of ripe, red, and plump...

MarkG
Aug 23, 20243 min read


An Anti-All-Inclusive Resort Snob Repents!
I would never, ever, ever go to an all-inclusive resort for a vacation – or so I thought. Until my wife Laurie found one in the mountains...

MarkG
Aug 2, 20245 min read


A 48-Hour "Foodie Crawl" Through Boston
Last week Laurie and I took our annual escape from the Florida summer to New England to relax and enjoy some cooler, less humid weather....

MarkG
Jul 26, 20244 min read


The Violet Vixen Cocktail
Gin, Tequila, and Bourbon are my top three favorite spirits. If you give our home bar a quick perusal, you’ll quickly see that gin holds...

MarkG
Jul 19, 20243 min read


What Do Retired People Do All Day?
Last week I provided my advice for what to do before you make the decision to retire early. I realize that post might have read more like...

MarkG
Jul 12, 20245 min read


The Classic Margarita
By now anyone who reads my blog regularly knows I like margaritas! In fact, besides gin & tonics, margaritas are my cocktail of choice....

MarkG
May 24, 20243 min read


The Story of a Quirky Cocktail
When Laurie and I are dining out and order a cocktail, we tend to order ones crafted by the bartenders themselves that are unique and...

MarkG
May 3, 20244 min read


Growing Up Geis - A Very Short Memoir (Part 2)
Last week I regaled you all with anecdotes about my childhood and what it was like to grow up in the Geis household. This week, I’ll...

MarkG
Apr 26, 20245 min read


Growing Up Geis - A Very Short Memoir in Two Parts
How many of you out there are baby boomers who grew up in the 60’s and 70’s? I remember my childhood fondly – I experienced an idyllic,...

MarkG
Apr 19, 20245 min read


Green with Envy - The Dew Drop Martini
While searching for a green liquor to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with two of my longest-serving friends from high school and my...

MarkG
Mar 15, 20243 min read


The Black and Blue Bramble
Sometimes the best cocktails are the simplest ones. And a bramble cocktail is about as easy as it gets! Here’s a new take on a classic...

MarkG
Feb 23, 20243 min read


A Bloody Good Bloody Mary!
I usually avoid dishes and drinks whose name or description use the word “blood” or “bloody”. But I definitely make an exception for the...

MarkG
Jan 12, 20243 min read
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