Ooooo, we love a good dip and I bet you do too. Remember when the price of avocados exploded due to the popularity of the Keto diet? We didn’t eat near as many as we wanted to…cause HOLY MOLY they were expensive. Today, the prices have stabilized to near normal levels and we eat them […]
How To Recognize Tasty Beer – Look Here
April 4, 2018 By Leave a Comment
What Grandma Drinks is back for another edition! Let’s talk about German beer, shall we? We shall! In particular, let’s talk about Altstadt Lager. Just looking at the carton makes me want to rush to the fridge and grab an ice-cold bottle. It’s a delicious dream, y’all! Per the Altstat site: Our signature Lager is […]
What Grandma Drinks: Livin’ on the Cheap!
March 5, 2018 By 2 Comments
Oh, Grandma! You do love an inexpensive Red Moscato! Especially if the wine comes from the Barefoot Cellars. Yum. (source: AMAZON) ~ A gentle reminder: OMT! uses Amazon referral links. When you do your shopping through the Amazon links on this page, you support the blog at no cost to yourself. It’s much appreciated!~ Full […]
How to Eat Blueberries Like an Adult
January 15, 2018 By Leave a Comment
What Grandma Drinks (check out my IG) is a fun space for what I drink – alcoholic or otherwise! Have you heard the nutritional guidelines that state an adult should consume between 5 and 13 servings of fruits and veggies PER DAY? That’s right, my fellow rabbits – eat your veggies (and fruit)! Luckily, a […]
What Grandma Drinks: Glenfiddich 12-Year-Old Scotch
February 15, 2017 By 3 Comments
Oh, Grandma! You have such refined taste! Any scotch drinkers in da house? You know, other than Choochie? This bottle of Glenfiddech Single Malt Scotch Whiskey was a gift from Boy to Garry at Christmastime, yet we didn’t get around to opening it until Garry’s birthday and we were not disappointed. From the producer: 12 […]
How To: Open a Bottle Of Champagne Safely
December 21, 2016 By Leave a Comment
When opening champagne there is no need for anyone to lose an eye. DON’T LOSE AN EYE! I’ve put together a fast and dirty tutorial, complete with videos! Someone get the lights! The professional! The regular gal! #1: Remove foil #2: Find the “key” on the wire cage and twist open, keeping your thumb on […]
What Grandma Drinks: Beer + Whiskey Barrels = An Unexpected Delight
October 5, 2016 By 4 Comments
Oh, my babies. If you love an ice cold beer, if you love IPAs, if you long for the craft, and if you also delight in a deeply nuanced bourbon, you should add a Kentucky Bourbon Ale beer to your list. You have a beer to-try list right? RIGHT?! Boy introduced me to Kentucky Bourbon […]
What Grandma Drinks: The Neighborhood Edition
February 8, 2016 By 17 Comments
I swear I don’t know how this happened, but apparently I’ve become the drop-off for boxes of booze when my neighbors move away. It all started with our beloved elderly neighbors. Hey, we have some alcohol left in the cabinet. Why don’t you take it. So, I did. You know, as my last neighborly gesture. […]
Chef Shamy Gourmet Garlic Butter
June 1, 2015 By 7 Comments
I don’t usually highlight a product that I can’t post an affiliate link to (cause you know, OMT gots to make bank, yo!), but this product is so life-changing, so life-affirming, I had to tell y’all about it. Garlic butter. ~yawn~ What’s so special about garlic butter? If it’s this garlic butter…everything! I’m pleased to […]
What Grandma Drinks
March 4, 2014 By 12 Comments
Grandma is never short on new finds to sip by the fire. What Grandma drinks, she shares…with you! Go, Choochie*! Rojo Dulce is a sweet red table wine found at Specs and World Market (seasonally at WM, starting in September) and sells for $10-ish a bottle. BAM! I know some of you just rolled them […]
