Tuesday, April 29, 2008

diceology - the newest in zodiacal divination

ironically, two different people recently brought the new fortune-telling phenonomon known as DICEOLOGY to my attention.

diceology.gifone is steven wagonheim who has just released a series of six books on his revolutionary new method of divination utilizing the humble dice. a former dungeons and dragons addict, steven grew to love the many sides of multiple sided dice. i had no idea that a 12-sided dice existed––did you?! he has also been blessed with a good pyschic ability and a love for–and understanding of astrology–numerology, cartouche and tarot. with 25 years of life-long research, he’s combined them all in DICEOLOGY, an innovative new brand of astrological divination. (6/$35.95) swing by david’s site for more info: DICEOLOGY.

the second person is JEAN NASOL, new york dice reader & advisor.jean.gif any gambling addict will tell you, the lure of the dice is irresistable. i felt that magnetic pull of the dice as an hour and half whizzed by. as i asked each question aloud, i would pensively shake the dice and fatefully toss them for jean to analyze. her method of diceology is fascinating, and without a doubt, slightly addictive in an extremely fun way! one dice shows the planet involved, another shows the zodiac sign, and yet another shows a number. dce.gifwhen all three are combined, including the order in which they sit, the anwer to the query is revealed. jean’s rates are very reasonable. if you’re in new york, call for an interesting and enlightening DICE READING the next time you need some celestial advice: 917.703.2911.

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Monday, April 28, 2008

lady marmalade - a leoan lassie’s naughty tipple

lady-marmalade.gif while all colors are powerful, orange is exceptionally so. i suppose it is no coincidence that the mighty sign of leo is associated with the color orange. the second chakra is our seat of power, our gut, our intuition–and it is orange. when our inner orange speaks, we would do well to listen. monks don orange colored robes as a sign of wisdom. not just intelligence, but wisdom learned or channeled from a higher source, or even our higher selves. you’re loving this, aren’t you leo? lordess of the zodiac, lady marmalade!

LADY MARMALADE is one of my all time fave songs known best for it’s naughty, aggressive and oversexed lyrics (especially for it’s time). “voulez-vous coucher avec moi c’est soir?” or in english, “would you make love to me tonight?” well, wouldn’t you know–the color orange also symbolizes pleasure, as in unquenchable lust. considering leo is essentially a big ball of orange fur, i’m thinking this pussy cat’s pretty good in the sack. am i right leo?

LADY MARMALADE

1 oz scotch
1 1/2 tbsp marmalade
1 oz honey syrup
1 oz fresh lemon juice

stir exceedingly well, or shake vigorously over ice. strain into ice packed-lowball glass.

***honey syrup: 1 c water, 1/2 c honey. heat on stove until dissolved (should be a few minutes on simmer). add splash of vodka and store in fridge.

color-energy.gifwanna know about the spiritual manifestations of the color orange, or any other color for that matter? read TONY & TINA COLOR ENERGY. via intoxicated zodiac

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Thursday, April 10, 2008

hangover cure - hint, it’s not a bloody mary or an aspirin

51agj13×0xl_sl500_bo2204203200_pisitb-dp-500-arrowtopright45-64_ou01_aa240_sh20_.jpg thanks to susan, who wrote in with her newly discovered hangover cure-all, we can all avoid at least one headache. she swears it works, but i have not had a chance to test it out myself. (i’m not sure if that’s a good thing or a bad thing!) mind you, if we all drank one glass of water for every cocktail, we wouldn’t even have to deal with this problem!

From ‘The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies’ by Vasant Lad.
AYURVEDIC HANGOVER CURE

ONE GLASS WATER
1 TSP FRESH LIME JUICE
1/2 TSP SUGAR
PINCH SALT
1/2 TSP BAKING SODA

except for baking soda, add all ingredients to water and stir. right before drinking, add baking soda.

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Friday, February 15, 2008

meat cock tails - She’s a vegetarian but she sure likes the bone

a little over a year ago, the Sunday Times featured a meat cocktail recipe. up until now, i’d only seen the use of flesh laden tipples in old cocktail books. but now, Pork margaritas were being served in brooklyn, and selling like hotcakes too. bacon-infused tequila in pork rind rimmed glass - ew. the fact that this occurred in the trendsetting city of brooklyn had me worried, for when brooklyn does something, new jersey follows suit. you know what that means: chicken daiquiris in applebees.

fast forward about a year… no chicken dacqueris at applebees yet, and the NY Times is again reporting on flesh. this time with an incredibly revealing piece on the business of meat. like the millions of cows that pass through its doors, this industry’s days are also numbered. YES!!! but, don’t worry flesh-hounds… it’s gonna take years. plenty of shell steak still to come, you’ll just have shell out a bit more for them. the article was written by a non-vegetarian and is therefore as unbiased as one can hope for. mark bittman simply reports the facts as they relate to the environment. no other industry issues (of which there are many) are discussed at length. it is such a truly enlightening read, especially if you are trying to “go green,” and i implore you all to consider spending your next free half hour doing just that. here is the link.

every bad girl likes a good sausage tipple. but sorry gals, these grade D cocktails are on the way out, so enjoy them while they last. meat is so last season… veggies are hot, flesh is not. enough redoric though, read for yourself about the uncanny medicinal power of a plant-based diet.

ONTO THE MEATY RECIPES:
cock-ale1.jpgmy fave, COCK ALE from “Old Time Recipes for Homemade Wines, Cordials and Liqueurs from Fruits, Flowers, Vegetables and Shrubs” by Helen S. Wright


bunny.jpgbunny22.jpgmad cow bunnies from “The Cocktails of the Ritz Paris” by Colin Peter Field.


meat31131.jpgBULLSHOT from AMERICAN BAR by Charles Schumann


squid2.jpgfrom the COMPLETE HOME BARTENDER’S GUIDE by SALVATORE CALABRESE


caviar.jpgCHILLED GINGER CAVIAR MELON MARTINI from death’s door spirits more on cruel caviar…


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INFUSED CHICKEN VODKA
from INFUSIONS OF GRANDEUR


bloody.jpgBLOODY MESS from IMBIBE MAG


bacon.jpgCRAPTAIL VIA CHOW


meattopper.jpghow about some meat stir sticks? add these pencil toppers to chop- sticks.


and last but not least, make your MEAT’TINI last longer…

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Thursday, January 3, 2008

gemini’s Libertine - unrestrained use of vinegar in a cocktail

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you know the saying, you’ll catch more flies with honey than vinegar? well, gemini will catch more flies than anyone regardless of whether she’s got honey or vinegar. speaking of vinegar, it’s produced from the fermentation of ethanol. ethanol, like alcohol itself, is ruled by mercury and belongs to gemini (drunk slut extraordinaire). in fact, she could have vinegar, and the rest of us could have honey, and she’d still catch more flies. not only could could she sell snow to an eskimo, she could charm the pants off your boyfriend, and make you like it too. she’s convincing to say the least. and by the time you realize you’ve just bought a jar full of flies, she’s happily skipped town – likely sipping cocktails on a yacht in the italian riviera. and then of course, you have what is known as the law of averages. this frenetic twin will simply get to more places and see more people than all the other signs combined. but really, who wants all those flies anyway? gemini girl, you can have em… just gimme the boyfriend back!

LIBERTINE

2 oz freshly juiced pear nectar
2 oz sake
1/2 oz balsamic syrup
2 drops bitters
Garnish: Pear slice

***to make balsamic syrup: Simmer 2 cups sugar, 1 cup water, 1 cup balsamic vinegar for twenty minutes. pour into final storage container, adding approx. 1 oz vodka to aid in preservation.

Stir all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with pear slice. (Cocktail by Gwen Sutherland Kaiser, Photo by Mary Claire Miraldi)

the-art-of-the-bar.gifthis recipe for BALSAMIC SYRUP was inspired by the amazing book, THE ART OF THE BAR, by jeff hollinger & rob schwartz. it’s another MUST have.

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Saturday, December 15, 2007

happy birthday sagg… britney’s fate was fated

spears1.gifthe sign of the drunken hunter is presently enjoying her birthday by eating one too many slices of her huge and decadently rich birthday cake. sagg will do everything big, just like her planet. jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system, and is known for its larger than life qualities. miracles, for one. luck for another. and expanding oneself in all areas including mentally (through existential study) or physically (through say, drink). let’s talk about our has-been sagg of the moment, ms. spears. she’s pushing the limit like her sign says she should. the party hunting centaur is known for getting out there and having a blast, staying past last call, moving on to an after-hours party, and then going out to breakfast before crashing really really hard. and if there’s drugs involved (which is not so uncommon with this mind-expanding sign) make that two solid nights and days of partying before she finally hits the sack. sagg girls just wanna have fun. all this said, numerology can explain one’s life in the same way that astrology does. kind of like all religions essentially saying the same thing. in NEWMEROLOGY, nick newmont predicted, that like gary coleman who shares the same life path numbers, britney’s career would be over as quickly as it had begun. i think we can all agree this is exactly how things have gone down. 51bz8vahb1l_aa240_.jpgnick made this prediction in 2003 when his book was published - which BTW i totally recommend for anyone remotely curious about numerology. if you’re not the bookworm type, i suggest a satisfying quickie from NUMEROLOGIST.COM. my profile was stunningly accurate. and if you’re the visual type, catch nick’s celebrity predictions for 2008 on E! starting dec. 24th.

photo: CON’S STANCE

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Saturday, December 8, 2007

recipe card stocking stuffers

cocktails.gifwondering what to get your tipple toting friend? how bout a deck of cocktail cards from the great mixology maestro, dale degroff. personally, i hate having an awkward floppy paged book to read off of when i’m trying to follow a recipe. flash cards are the best! not only are they small enough to fit in a stocking, or a yahmika , but they’re inexpensive and easy to use. the writing is informative and helpful as the the king of cocktails provides a history of each drink and explicit directions on how to make them. the recipes are divided into four categories: signature classics, martinis, frozen cocktails and inspired classics.($15)

cheese.gif and for the foodie on your list there is a fascinating collection of fifty cheeses in the CHEESE DECK, by max mccalman & david gibbons. everything you ever wanted to know about cheese, and then some. including the history, when and how to serve them, and with which wines… really interesting stuff. and now i know i’ve been pronouncing Gouda wrong my whole life. correct pronunciation is (HOW-dah)! i’m so embarrassed. ($15)

dessert.gif SWEET TOOTH? there’s a dessert deck for that: SHORT & SWEET by gale gand. divided into the categories of chocolate, fruit, puddings & cremes and inspired classics, i just gained a pound from flipping through the cards. my favorite recipes are the lavender shortbread and the passionfruit mousse. now if only i could find some passion fruit without having to go to brasil to get it.($15)

tapas.gif lastly, for the party-throwing hipster, we have a TAPAS deck by jose andres with richard wolffe. fifty little spanish dishes. if you’ve ever been to spain, you’ll know that their TAPAS is the equivilent of our happy hour-only a zillion times better. it’s like eating horsdeuvres for your entire meal. yummy… horsdeuvres are always better than the entrees!($15)

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Friday, December 7, 2007

libras & capricorns on prostitution & dentistry

dentristy is a questionable profession for libra. capricorn, who rules the teeth along with saturn, is much better suited. Libra’s make excellent trophy wives, flirtatious diplomats, solid sex workers. but, dentists, not so much. as i lay helplessly in her big vinyl chair, drooling all over myself, my hygienist informed me that she’s really in the wrong field. oh you don’t say, i thought to myself… she went on to inform me that she’d heard, as a libra, she should have been a prostitute. oh really, i raised my eyebrow… i wondered what we doing here then. shouldn’t she be on a corner somewhere? or in a swanky hotel room? or in some diplomat’s pied-à-terre… massaging something other than a set of gums? She then admitted that, unlike her Libran sister, who would’ve been a wonderful whore because boy is she a slut, turning tricks just wasn’t her thing! well men, i breathed a sigh of relief for you. and as i tasted the blood enter my mouth, i thought - with hands like these, it’s a good thing she missed her call girl calling. i nodded sympathetically and humorously in agreement, thanking god i had another six months before having to undergo the hooking hygienist’s tool again.

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which brings me to my latest revelation: holistic dentistry! yes, i finally grew tired of having my mouth raped by the scalpel metal picky thing and ventured out into territory unknown… i wish i’d done it sooner! enter sandra senzon, holistic intergrative dental professional and published author. aptly dubbed the tooth fairy, sandra (a Leo) performed magic on my mouth. here’s the thing… i underwent the cosmetic whitening treatment at BRITE SMILE and now my teeth were falling out of my mouth. minor detail. the extreme ultra violet bleaching method that BRITE SMILE used had caused my gums to recede, and now drinking (HORROR), eating, smiling and brushing were torturous. in the comfort of her chrysler building office with panoramic views of new york city, sandra sprayed her proprietary blend of CAMELIA OIL on my teeth. she then went in and did a thorough cleaning, which i hardly felt at all! MAGIC. this natural oil had done what nothing else had been able to do - stop my pain. i departed with a bottle, along with sandra’s book, REVERSING GUM DISEASE NATURALLY. So impressed was i, that i have made Sandra’s products AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE.

camelia oil isn’t just for numbing tooth pain naturally. it’s also a great way to whiten teeth safely, without employing harsh bleaching chemicals used by every other tooth whitening product on the market today. it also contains anti-oxidant properties and repels plaque.

sandra discovered camelia oil’s whitening properties while researching the essential oil lavender. traditionally used in skin care, she made the connection between our skin and the skin of our teeth - our gums. since then, she has developed and sold over 8,000 bottles to her tooth spa clients in the flavors of lavender (gemini & virgo), eucalyptus (leo) and peppermint (taurus & libra).
herbs1.gifa visit to the TOOTH SPA is not your typical dentist appointment. for starters, you’ll find only essential oils and natural products, like the echinacea toothpaste - which BTW is completely non-abrasive and 100% edible - unlike conventional brands. but the best is that antique salt trays are used as receptacles - how cool! sandra also studies canine meridian relationships in diagnosing your toothy problem. i had no idea that each tooth is related to a different parts of the body, not unlike acupuncture and reflexology.

“Every organ and every part of your body is directly linked to a specific tooth or area of the mouth via these meridians, or energy highways. This connection is so strong that a biological dentist can often accurately guess your dental history simply by reviewing your physical symptoms.”

some other things i learned in my quest for healthy teeth: 1) hydrosonic cleaning is no better than the old fashioned dental pick and axe. they both scrape valuable enamel off your teeth. 2) silver/mercury fillings are bad. replace them if you can, but do it slowly, one at a time and only when you are in peak physical condition. taking them out too fast can create many physical problems. 3) drink light colored cocktails for whiter teeth. duh! mojito anyone?mojito1.gif

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Thursday, November 29, 2007

stocking stuffer? the new bar + club design coffee table book

club-book.gifif you have an architect, designer, or all-around style junkie on your list this holiday season, might i suggest NEW BAR + CLUB DESIGN by BETHAN RYDER. particularly if they’re one of those who enjoys patronizing the hippest and most fantastically outfitted watering holes and eateries. if i’m describing your secret santa, this book should be in their stocking. page after page of breathtaking interiors showcase the most creatively designed establishments in the world, along with the history of each’s creation. from, the increasing use of recycled materials, to calling upon the latest technology in LED lighting, to revisiting the past by retrofitting for nostalgia. this coffee table book, second in it’s series, is as well researched and beautifully designed as the spaces it depicts.

here is an excerpt: “Trends aside, it’s apparent that when it comes to nocturnal venues designers are continuing to let their imaginations run wild. Wether these bars and clubs manage to glow for a decade or burn brightly and fizzle out after one year, they are alll a weird and wonderful testament to the limitless creativity inspired by the pursuit of pleasure. This book salutes them all.
below: WOMEN, a bar / brothel in Terrasa, Spain.legs.gif

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Tuesday, October 9, 2007

bookworm, meet tequila worm…

0789206218-1.jpgif you’ve ever wanted to get the skinny on tequila - this is your book… TEQUILA, THE SPIRIT OF MEXICO by enrique martinez limon. in it, you’ll find every fact, and myth, known to man about this intriguing liquor. from it’s humble beginnings, to it’s brutal past, to it’s seductive image, to it’s contemporary popularity… it’s all discussed! TEQUILA, THE SPIRIT OF MEXICO explains with the accuracy of a textbook, the history of the fermented heart of the agave plant; alongside humorous commentary, song lyrics and quotes. also find an exhaustive list of tequila brands, tequila-based culinary and cocktail recipes, and bars around the world that serve top-notch tequila drinks. for those margarita fans out there who’d like to become more intimately aquainted with their fave spirit, this book will catch you up fast. let’s just say, i have a new found respect for this amazing alcohol, and those in mexico who made it come to be… thank you!

buy through ABBEVILLE PRESS

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