Oh, why not a canned martini for us Buzzed Boomers who are constantly on the go!? Well, because we like martinis our way. Like zero vermouth. But for those of you looking for a pre-mixed martini, there are a number of portable options and Vine Pair has selected five of their favorites. Read about it here.
– Jet Cannon
(CNN) — Around 1,500 items that once belonged to the late British rock star Freddie Mercury are going up for auction, including never-before-seen handwritten draft lyrics to “We Are the Champions,” one of the band Queen’s most famous songs.
The objects are being offered for sale by Mary Austin, a close friend of Mercury, who inherited his estate.
In addition to draft song lyrics. the items in the sale will include: pink, star-shaped glasses similar to the dark pair Mercury wore in the music video for his band’s 1977 hit “We Will Rock You”; his tiny Tiffany & Co. mustache comb; his guitar, believed to have been used to write and record “Crazy Little Thing Called Love”; the waistcoat Mercury wore in his final music video, “These Are the Days of Our Lives,” in 1991; and a Pablo Picasso linocut titled “Jacqueline au chapeau noir.”
Mercury’s famous crown — thought to be loosely modeled on the crown King Charles III will wear at his coronation on May 6 — and his accompanying cloak are expected to sell for up to £80,000 ($100,000). The singer wore both for his rendition of “God Save The Queen” during his last tour with Queen, in 1986.
The items will then be displayed at Sotheby’s in London between August 4 and September 5.
The collection will be offered in live auctions on September 6, 7, and 8, supplemented by online auctions starting on August 31.
Photo: Change.org
Last month in Las Vegas, World Tea Expo 2023 attracted 11,000 buyers & participants, according to World Tea News. The popular Tea Bar presented the most in-demand tea products from around the world and, new this year, a mixologist crafted unique tea infused cocktails that are in high demand in bars and restaurants. Count us in!
Questex’s World Tea Expo will returns to Las Vegas, March 18-20, 2024.
– Jet Cannon
Sleeping too much or too little is bad for our health. But moderate exercise can counteract the bad stuff. “The new research builds upon a large body of work showing just how critical both sleep and fitness are for overall health. Various studies show that healthy amounts of each individually are linked to increased longevity. And at least one suggested that sleep problems tended to increase the chances a subject would die during the follow-up period but that regular exercise helped eliminate that risk.” Read all about it in this New York Times article.
– Jet Cannon
The Seattle Times has reported that the oversupply of cannabis in states like Washington and Oregon has put some growers out of business while being a boon to consumers. Growers are not allowed to sell out of state. Even with high taxes, legal weed is cheaper that illicit pot.
– Jet Cannon
This Prevention.com article details all the muscles used when we do push-ups. It’s pretty impressive given that push-ups don’t require a gym or equipment. The article also explains how to do them propertly.
Meanwhile, a drunk staggers into a bar demanding a beer. The bartender informs him that he is not allowed to serve alcohol to drunken patrons. After a few harsh words, the bartender suggested that the drunk prove he isn’t drunk by doing twenty push-ups on the floor.
As he was doing the push-ups, another drunk staggers into the bar and sees this guy on the floor doing push-ups.
He looks at him for a minute and then nudges him in the ribs saying, “Hey, Pal, I think your girl friend has gone home.”
– Jet Cannon
Vine Pair asked bartenders about the best new vodkas that earned a spot on their bar. Read all about it here. This one was particularly intriguing to us as a fan of New York fine cuisine.
“The best new vodka on my bar would be ALB Vodka. It’s a local vodka made in Albany, N.Y., and uses water from the same reservoir that holds the water that makes NYC bagels and pizza taste so great.” —Mathew Scherl, general manager & beverage director, Lagos Restaurant & Lounge, New York City
It’s that time. Taxes are due tomorrow on April 18th. Time to pay or time to play. Either way, an Income Tax Cocktail is the answer and fully deductible (consult your own tax adviser about that). Here’s a recipe from Serious Eats..
Add gin, dry vermouth, sweet vermouth, orange juice, and bitters to an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Shake until well chilled. Strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange wheel and serve.
This Vine Pair article shares 14 cocktails we can make on board your favorite airliner. A few require creating some simple syrup in the terminal but most do not. So have a Gin & Tonic, Mimosa, French 75, Kalimotxo, Screwdriver, Irish Coffee, Hot Toddy, Cuba Libre, Sangria, Bloody Mary, Tom Collins, Daiquiri, Mojito or an Espresso Martini. Not only will you impress your seat mates but you’ll kill some time in the process.
– Jet Cannon
Photo: Thrillist
April 11th is National Submarine Day and what better way to celebrate than enjoying a Yellow Submarine Cocktail from The Spruce Eats. Vodka, banana liqueur, light rum and a slice of banana for garnish!! Yum!
– Jet Cannon
Photo: The Spruce Eats and The Beatles
They say that during sex you burn off as many calories as running eight miles. Who the hell runs eight miles in 30 seconds?
Happy Friday!
The good news per VegNews is, “a plant-forward diet could improve men’s health to prevent and manage conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia , erectile dysfunction, and prostate cancer, according to a recent study published in the medical journal Urology.”
The bad news is… this requires a plant-forward diet.
– Jet Cannon
We might be overdoing it but blueberries just keep getting better and better for our health. Besides helping heart health, bone strength, skin health, blood pressure, diabetes management, cancer prevention, and mental health a new study says they may keep low energy at bay. Oh, and they appear to help burn more fat when combined with exercise. Pass the Glitter Bomb Blueberry Liquor!
– Jet Cannon
