Buzzed Boomer
Baby Boomers Catching a Buzz
Baby Boomers Rock
Born 1946 - 1964
Nearly-useless random bits and thoughts
regarding the catching of a happy, mellow buzz
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Prevention’s Coffee Myth Busters
Is coffee bad for your heart? Cause dehydration? Addictive? Help you lose weight? Or is barrister-made coffee stronger in caffeine than your coffee at home? Nope. Nope. Nope. Nope and nope. Read more about it in Prevention here. – Jet Buzzed Cannon
Read MoreSpring Fever
Spring is here and it’s time to break out the Spring cocktails. Liquor.com has a number of them here and we picked Spring Fever. “This fruity floral cocktail from New York City drinks pro Jamie Steinberg tops a combination of strawberries, elderflower syrup, lemon juice, and rhubarb bitters with sparkling rosé wine. It’s exactly what … Spring Fever Read More »
Read MoreDon’t Look At The Clock!
That’s if you wake up in the middle of the night. It won’t help and can only make you more anxious. If you’re still awake after 15 minutes get up and do something that makes you sleepy. Listen to Sade. Have any old textbooks from school? – Jet Cannon
Read MoreBurn More Calories Even At Rest
National Geographic says lifting weights does this so it must be true. – Jet Cannon
Read MoreWinter Workouts
Prevention Magazine suggests some exercises we can try before the weather turns nice. Some of them may be a little extreme for Buzzed Boomers but the rest could be great to incorporate into the exercise rotation. Here they are: Mountain Climbers – those are tough! Mall Walking – that’s more like it Skiing and Snowboarding … Winter Workouts Read More »
Read MoreEarl Grey Tea And Me
Earl Grey is a type of tea traditionally made by flavoring black tea with the oil of bergamot, a type of citrus fruit native to Italy. Earl Grey tea is made with a blend of black tea and bergamot oil, which is extracted from bergamot orange, a citrus fruit native to Italy. According to Health.com, … Earl Grey Tea And Me Read More »
Read MoreCrying Versus Laughing. For A Buzz
Endorphins are the bodies natural feel-good painkiller, producing a nice natural Buzz. But as we age, producing them with exercise becomes more challenging. And when alcohol and marijuana become more toxic as we get older, what can be done to safely catch a Buzz? Well, here’s an idea. We read in The Guardian that watching … Crying Versus Laughing. For A Buzz Read More »
Read MoreAlternative Martinis
We truly enjoy a London Dry Gin martini, dry, with a lemon twist yet we acknowledge that we are in a bit of a rut. There are a host of variations out there that do pique our interest. Check out these recipes in Olive Magazine. Inspirational. They include: Love the Bacon and Egg! What’s not … Alternative Martinis Read More »
Read MoreBloated Boomers
After Dry January, our weight loss has plateaued a bit so an article in Women’s Health caught our eye. It covered tips for losing weight when over 60. There are not too many surprises here but it’s a good reminder. So there you go! Problem solved!
Read MoreNational Margarita Day
Tired of the same old Margarita year after year? Liquor.com suggested this variant, among others.. The Shrubarita. “A shrub, also known as a drinking vinegar, is a combination of fruit, water, sugar and vinegar. It adds a balance of sweetness and acidity to cocktails, making it a versatile ingredient for all sorts of drink formats. In … National Margarita Day Read More »
Read MoreOf Course It’s Bad For You!
Scientific American published an article recently regarding what is known about the dangers of marijuana. We skimmed it. What we gathered was that young people and pregnant women might want to be very cautious. But not much was said about Baby Boomers. We figure it’s like most everything else that tastes good or is fun. … Of Course It’s Bad For You! Read More »
Read MorePiercing Eyes and Menacing Scowls
We like Tiki bars. Why? It’s a culture of people with the passion for this specific art of innovative cocktails (think rum-based mixed drinks such as the Mai Tai and Zombie) and the exotics of Polynesia and the Caribbean. We think of escaping to romantic tropical locations without getting on an airplane. The Tonga … Piercing Eyes and Menacing Scowls Read More »
Read MoreRetirement Cocktail
A good friend recently announced his retirement. That got us wondering (online) about great retirement cocktails. We found many many. And ANY of them will do but we liked Adios, Muchachos the best. Not so much the cocktail. Just the sentiment. Goodbye, boys!! Adios, Muchachos
Read MoreCelebrate VD!
Valentine’s Day Champagne Cocktail. Sparkling! Check. Pink! Check. Fancy Chambord liqueur! Check. Romantic! Check. Emergen-C 1,000 mg Vitamin C Raspberry Flavored Fizzy Drink Mix! Sad but true. We immediately thought, “Hey, we can make this a little bit healthy!” Don’t do what we do. Or say. – Jet Cannon Photo: Freepik
Read MoreFrench Blonde
We’re reading Taylor drinks French Blonde cocktails. Need we say more? Why not serve them for the Taylor Bowl? Gin, the French aperitif Lillet, St-Germain liqueur, and grapefruit juice. Combine ingredients in a Super Bowl-sized pitcher, drink, and then make a pitcher for your guests. “If you’re not going to go ALL the way, why … French Blonde Read More »
Read MoreAs Long As We Have A Beer In Our Hand
We learned something very important during Dry January. The latest generation of non-alcohol beers are pretty damn good. We particularly enjoyed Athletic Brewing’s IPA. So while cutting back on beer while still participating in social situations, we have our answer.
Read MoreBlessed Ambassadors
We may be spending too much time in cocktail lounges because distillery ambassadors seem to find us in various cities. That means a free round of drinks to sample their wares. Most recently, that had us enjoying a Cazadores Margarita! So we say, keep up the good work!
Read MoreShirley Temples
We’re reading that lots of restaurants are adding non-alcoholic cocktails to their menus. We suppose that’s good, though it seems there’s a lot of sugary concocutions out there that cost about the same as a real cocktail. Exotic Shirley Temples. We did try an Athletic IPA at a bar recently and we found it to … Shirley Temples Read More »
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