Jamon Iberico de bellota is, arguably, the most expensive ham in the world and constantly mentioned as one of the best hams in the world. We are talking about a cured ham from Spain made from Black Iberian pigs raised in the area near the Spain/Portugal border It is similar to Italy’s prosciutto. The pigs involved [...]
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Cigar: Ashton Magnum, of the Classic Series Size: 5″ x 50 Country of Origin: Dominican Republic Total Smoke Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Pairing: I enjoyed a Four Roses bourbon on the rocks. Construction: The cigar itself had a pretty look to it. It was a light brown, caramel colored, Connecticut shade wrapper. It had a [...]
Read more →A big thank you to Sync Weekly for the interview about menswear & style in this weeks article. You should read it here.
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Not sure about you, but I’m feeling relieved that Fall-ish weather (er, not 100 degree weather) has arrived. How creative can one be with their wardrobe choices when melting and suffocating begins as soon as you step out the front door? One layer of clothing (other than necessary undergarments) was about all I could [...]
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Mixology Monday started 6 years ago as a monthly brain and cocktail exercise among the booze bloggers in the then burgeoning cocktail portion of the internet. Paul Clarke from The Cocktail Chronicles spearheaded it, though as with many things on the Internet, time and attention could not always be maintained. Paul passed the mantle on [...]
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It is time to transition from summer to autumn wardrobes. The seersucker is put up until the insufferable summer heat returns. The summer jackets begin to transition to storage. Off to the cedar smelling world of out of season attire for these two: Instead of throwing on another shapeless hoodie or sweatshirt, [...]
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Your grill can also be used for dessert. This is a simple preparation that can add a dessert to any grilled meal. When you are grilling, you will carmelize existing sugars in the food to add sweetness and textural contrast. Grilled fruit is a delicious addition to your meal. This recipe works for any stone [...]
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Labor Day is upon us, but with a weather forecast that still includes 100 degree days, grilling is far from done for Southern Ash. After our extended burn ban, the remnants of Hurricane Isaac dumped a few inches of rain here meaning I can fire up the grill again. Lamb Burgers on a Ciabatta Roll [...]
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On our last visit to Washington DC, we had our first visit of W. Curtis Draper’s Tobacconist, one of the oldest shops in the country. While visiting, the clerk told me that they would be releasing 4 cigars this year from 4 of the largest manufacturers; La Aurora, Padilla, Padron and Fuente. Perhaps the most [...]
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Vegetarian grilling isn’t hard, happens to be tasty, and even if you are eating meat you ought to be including veggies every time you grill. First, review the general notes about grilling. I use charcoal, I usually do a two zone fire with the coals heaped on one side for a hot zone and a [...]
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