The Hemingway Daiquiri :: Father's Day Special

It's getting warmer out and some people need a new drink. Nothing better than going back to an old classic. Don't even think about taking out the blender either, because that was never Big Ern's style. My Dad introduced me to it when I was assigned my first book report.

"His [Hemingway] sentences are short and to the point. His books aren't too long and he tells great stories from around the world. He also go so shitfaced living down in Key West, he ripped a urinal out of the wall and installed it in his house. You can see it on the tour, you might have to request it though."

Cheers to 'Papa' Hemingway for doctoring up this Cuban favorite. It supposedly originated in a bar near Daiquiri Beach, which was frequented by US Soldiers stationed at a nearby base. The boys brought the drink back to some officers in Washington, D.C. and the rest is history. JFK was also rumored to like his Daiquiris the Heming-way with maraschino liqueur & grapefruit juice. JFK preferred his women...nevermind.

slightly different rocks version

The Hemingway Daiquiri:

• 2 1/2 oz white rum
• 1/2 oz maraschino liqueur (such as Luxardo, splash of cherry juice is ghetto, but works)
• 1/2 oz grapefruit juice
• 3/4 oz lime juice
• 3/4 oz simple syrup (aka sugar water)

Mix all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with choice of cherry or lime. 

Ancho Chile Short Ribs

Since TLS is back, I'm hungry. And so is my Dad. So resident chef, Christine Collins of the Cedar Kitchen (in Phili), has offered up this simple, meaty gem. I think I'm doing this on the grill tomorrow for the final round of the US Open. 

Here is how this whole thing got started… I knew I wanted to grill red meat, I knew I wanted something spicy, and I also knew I wanted it cheap! I decided I would make carne asada (basic translation: grilled meat) served with corn tortillas and a simple guacamole and salsa. When I got to the grocery I checked out the prices at the butcher, and guess what was the cheapest cut of meat? …Boneless short ribs! Woo hoo! I think people get nervous BBQ’n short ribs, but it’s pretty much just like any other steak. The great thing is it’s almost fool proof because it’s hard to overcook these suckers! They need a bit more time on the grill, which takes the pressure of you worrying about the perfect timing to flip it (awesome!) To make the marinade I used a dried ancho chile (which my lovely friend Ketki had left me!) it really added a smoky and spicy element to everything. The key is toasting up the peppers and then soaking them in hot water for about 10 minutes. Then all you need to do is blend them with some lime juice, cilantro, garlic and a little bit of onion – done! The ribs came out juicy and tangy with a little bit of heat…it was like cutting through warm “meat butter!” …Mmm…meat butter…. -Christine 

Click Here for the Ancho Short Ribs Recipe. Cheers! 

 

Has Erin Andrews Jumped the Shark?

Deadspin just released this article, ahem, highlighting Erin Andrews' career at ESPN and revealing that no network wants wants to hire her. It seems that after the infamous peephole video, accusing an ESPN executive of jerking-off to her on a plane, dating rumors involving men eight years her junior, hanging out & tweeting with BFFs/Supermodels Brooklyn Decker and Chrissy Teigen, and flashing her assets off so much that it warrants viewer-polls, news outlets have shied away from the sideline reporter. 

The biggest reason competing networks are staying away, besides the aforementioned? Andrews doesn't have much talent. A rival TV executive said,  "She can't host. There's no next step. And she wants more than sideline reporting, but there's no next step. It doesn't have anything to do with the scandal stuff. That's what gives her a higher profile," the exec said. "I just don't think she's that talented."


What say you, leisuralites? Talented reporter or tits on a stick? 

Summertime...and the Style is Easy.

I read GQ, Esquire, blogs, etc. and voluntarily expose myself to their preaching on "what's stylish" while occasionally stumbling across some great articles. I've written it too many times on this blog, but can't say it enough. It's all you. Style is so personal that the more you're interested in, the more interesting you become and it shows in everything you choose to do.


There are, however, basic fundamentals in everything. Menswear is no different. One good rule of thumb is, "If you don't have fit, you don't have shit." Whether you're going out with friends, on a date, on a boat (sans flippy-floppies), on a weekend trip, friggin' anywhere, the can't miss outfit is a well-fitting polo shirt and shorts. It's that easy to go from looking dorm-room swag to having your shit together. It could even get you out of a rough situation from the night before.


Por Ejemplo:

Notice where the sleeves hit, not hanging below the elbow like weekend golfer