Next Long Trail Hike – June
This is the next section my friend Brian and I are going to tackle. June 18-20.
iPad Reviews
A collection of early reviews. I will update as I find them:
Apple iPad (Wi-Fi) – PC Mag
Looking at the iPad from Two Angles – NY Times
Laptop Killer? Pretty Close – Wall Street Journal
iPad is pure innovation - Chicago Sun Times
Sure, the iPad is cool – but is it a real computer? – Chicago Sun Times
iBooks is worth the price alone for iPad as ebook reader – Chicago Sun Times
Marvel iPad app shows promise for digital comics - Chicago Sun Times
The accessories make the iPad close to complete – Chicago Sun Times
Verdict is in on Apple iPad: It’s a winner – USA Today
It’s an app world, and it could swallow all computing – USA Today
Apple’s iPad: The Mothership Prepares for Launch – Time
Getting itchy for some kayaking
Diane, Lauren and I went to the NJ Paddlesport Expo yesterday in Somerset, NJ. We sat in on a couple of the seminars, but we were mostly there for the vendors. Lauren of course loved test driving all the boats:
Diane and I picked up a couple pairs of Keen sandals. I chose the Newport H2 in black. Very comfortable…should be a great shoe for Kayaking this summer.
We also purchased a standing kayak rack from “Suspenz” for our two boats.
We finished the day by visiting “Stuff Yer Face” in New Brunswick, NJ. It’s pretty close to my workplace and I’d been there before, but this was the first time for Diane and Lauren.
Their specialty is Stromboli, and true to the name, we all left stuffed.
“Man vs Food” filmed an episode at the restaurant. Check it out here:
They’ve also got a really great selection of beer for a small college town restaurant, so naturally I joined the “75 Beer Club.” On this trip I added the St. Bernardus 12 and the North Coast Pranqster Both were delicious!
The iPad and Books
Books in the age of the iPad
An excellent and thought provoking essay, by Craig Mod
Whiskey Sour
The venerable Whiskey Sour is the newest “Drink of the Week!”
A simple entry in a family of classics, sours are basically some form of alcohol, with some sort of sour (lemon or lime) and a sweetener sugar, simple syrup, fruit juice, etc. Wikipedia’s article on the Sour can be found here.
Here’s the recipe I used:
Whiskey Sour
2 oz blended Canadian whiskey
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 oz simple syrup (or to taste)
2 oz cold water
Shake with ice, strain into a sour glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with lemon and cherry.
I typically go with a double, because you have to fill that glass, you know? The drink can also be acceptably prepared with sour mix, if you’re out of lemons (but why would you let that happen?)
Other resources:
Whiskey Sour Recipe – Drinksmixer.com
Whiskey Sour - Emeril Legasse
Whiskey Sour – Epicurious
Video:
Gin and Tonic
Drink of the week. Obviously the photo doesn’t display the drink in an appropriate glass, but it tasted the same.
According to Wikipedia, this cocktail was introduced by the army of the British East India company.
See also: The history of the Gin and Tonic.
And: A simple summer drink with a history.
Gin and Tonic
2-3oz Gin
4-6oz Tonic
1 Lime Wedge.
Fill highball glass with ice. Add gin and tonic (to taste.) Stir. Run a wedge of lime around the rim of the glass, and garnish with said lime.
Drink.
Other Resources:
Gin and Tonic Recipe – Drinksmixer.com
Long Island Iced Tea
The Drink of the Week this week certainly packs a punch. The Long Island Iced Tea features 5 different types of alcohol. Not for the faint of heart, unless you’re a heavy hitter you’ll be feeling one of these.
The Long Island Iced Tea
1.5oz Vodka
1.5oz Tequila
1.5oz White Rum
1.5oz Gin
1.5 oz Triple Sec
2.5oz Lemon Juice
Tablespoon Simple Syrup (to taste)
Splash of Coke
Mix and serve over ice. Garnish with Lemon
Other Resources:
