On this day in 1983, the last episode of M*A*S*H aired and was watched by about 106 million people. Hawkeye and Trapper often enjoyed a martini made from their still but occasionally they went out for a drink.
“I’d like a dry martini, Mr. Quoc, a very dry martini. A very dry, arrid, barren, desiccated, veritable dustbowl of a martini. I want a martini that could be declared a disaster area. Mix me just such a martini.”
– Hawkeye Pierce
Photo: The Temp Track
We suppose this is good news. Coffee is apparently good for us and so is olive oil. Yeah, let’s mix them together! That’s what Starbucks is slowly rolling out across their 36,000 stores. For example, try an Oleato Golden Foam Cold Brew!
Starbucks’ Howard Shultz said he started adding olive oil to his coffee and found it produced an “unexpected, velvety, buttery flavour that enhanced the coffee and lingers beautifully on the palate”.
Best not to bet against Starbucks.
– Jet Cannon
We recently read in the news about Russia stepping away from the New START nuclear treaty which reminded us of the Cold War and the constant threat of being really toasted. Luckily that day, the Bartender’s Choice at a local watering hole was their Manhattan Project. The real Manhattan Project was the secret little experiment that lit off the whole nuclear weapons thing. The bar’s Manhattan Project was essentially a Black Manhattan. Black substitutes Averna amaro for sweet vermouth found in a typical Manhattan. “Averna has a mouth-coating and bittersweet taste, carrying hints of orange and licorice, balanced with notes of myrtle, juniper berries, rosemary, and sage. It stimulates the senses, instantly transporting you to Sicily, and making Averna not just an amaro, but an authentic Sicilian experience.” There. That took our mind off nuclear anniliation.
Manhattan Project
– Jet Cannon
Photos: Cocktail Society, https://lucyjanesantos.com and Liquor.com
Leave it to Men’s Health to test mattresses best for sex. Once again, we weren’t asked to be a tester.
“Have you ever tried moving around on a memory foam mattress? It’s like quicksand.”
What we’re told we want will “provide support, a little bit of spring, and a whole lot of durability” (emphasis ours).
Read the article here.
– Jet Cannon
Trivia question. What year was “Margaritaville” released by Jimmy Buffett? Doesn’t really matter. What matters is that February 22, smack-dab in the middle of winter, is National Margarita Day. A lot of the country is due for a heat wave so… perfect!
-Hey Dad, why is my sister called Margarita?
-Because your mom likes that drink.
-Oh. Thanks dad.
-You’re welcome Bud.
– Jet Cannon
An elderly gentleman, smartly dressed, hair well-groomed, expensive-looking suit, smelling slightly of Montblanc cologne, presenting a suave image, walks into a fancy cocktail lounge. Seated at the bar is an elderly looking lady.
The gentleman walks over, sits beside her, orders a Martini, takes a sip, turns to her, and says, “So tell me, do I come here often?”
– Jet Cannon
Depends on who you ask. We were hoping it would be a Rat Pack Martini, a Marilyn Margarita, or a Dean Martin Old Fashioned. Something like that. The InterWeb suggests it’s a date shake. They are pretty good.
The Reef Bar & Grill says it’s a Palm Springs Punch. We asked our bartender if that is the Palm Springs Official Cocktail, as stated on their drink menu, or did they just make that up. “We just made that up.” Whatever. Their primary ingredients are Blackheart Spiced Rum, Triple Sec, Creme De Moyaux (???), and pineapple juice. We’ve seen other recipes use bourbon and ginger ale so it seems you can make it anyway you want. We wish we could ask Frank.
– Jet Cannon
PV Magazine reports that Austrailia’s iconic XXXX brand beer will be produced using 100% solar energy. They’re asking Austrailians to “give a XXXX” about the world and the environment.
– Jet Cannon
Photo: Ad News
Per their Twitter, “60 years ago, a group of North London lads got a band together…today they’re one of the greatest bands in British history. The Kinks are launching a 60th Anniversary Celebration of their vital importance to popular music.”
Rolling Stone adds, “The Kinks — then the Davies brothers and the late bassist Pete Quaife — were founded in 1963, with drummer Mick Avory joining soon after. The following year, the band released their first-ever Number One single “You Really Got Me,” which was followed by “All Day and All of the Night” and another Number One, “Tired of Waiting for You,” quickly establishing the Kinks as one of the preeminent acts of the British Invasion.”
“The Journey – Part 1 — due out March 24 on 2LP and 2CD — spans from those first singles to similarly iconic tracks plucked from Kinks classics like The Village Green Preservation Society, Face to Face, Arthur and Lola Versus Powerman. The anthology also includes personal track-by-track notes about the songs penned by the Davies and Avory, who happens to be celebrating his 78th birthday today.”
“A second volume of The Journey, likely focusing on the back half of the Kinks’ immense catalog, is due out later this year. “A host of global events and activities” are also planned over the course of 2023 and 2024 to mark the Kinks’ 60th anniversary, with those plans to be announced at a later date.”
Photo: Variety
As a follow-on to Dry January, being mindful of alcohol consumption can extend the health benefits of going completely dry. Avoiding random drinking and staying within self-established boundaries is the key.
The son went to his dad and asked him, “Dad, what’s an alcoholic?”
The dad replied, “Do you see those four trees? Well, an alcoholic would see eight.”
The son replied, “But Dad, I only see two.”
– Jet Cannon
With the effects of Covid, drive-through fast-food, and now automation reducing staff at sit-down restaurants, true professional waiters and waitresses are getting harder to find. If you can find an experienced, professional at a steakhouse or even a traditional diner, savor the experience.
Wine self-service machines are a trending thing. Why have servers at all? We’ll all just get up from the table and get our meal out of a machine when our phone notifies us.
There is nothing like a professional guiding your dining experience. Enjoy it and appreciate it whenever you can.
– Jet Cannon
How do you fix a broken pizza? With tomato paste.
February 9th is National Pizza Day AND National Bagel and Lox Day. In case you forgot.
Pass the carbs, please.
We recently read an article by Zack Powers in The Seattle Times about the Granite Curling Club in north Seattle. Part of the culture is for the winning team to buy the losing team the first round of drinks. Then the losing team usually reciprocates with another round.
What if everyone, everywhere behaved like that?
– Jet Cannon
Click here for more on these Well + Good dietician-recommended ideas for boosting energy and mood. Best read while enjoying your morning cup of coffee. Ha. The crib note version includes hydrating, getting outside for a bit, finding an enjoyable exercise, and reaching for healthy snacks.
We feel better already!
– Jet Cannon