Month: October 2019
15 Years of Mysteries: Part Two
Welcome to Part Two of 15 Years of Mysteries! The first full year of hosting a Mystery Book Club at my local library included a variety of titles in the mystery genre, including cozies and private investigators. In 2004, I began a book discussion group focused on the mystery genre. In the 15 years since… Read More ›
15 Years of Mysteries
Working at my local library over the years has been a perfect fit for my varied interests, particularly literary ones. In 2004, I began a book discussion group focused on the mystery genre. This Mystery Book Club has evolved over the years and continues to meet at the library today. In the 15 years since… Read More ›
Friday Cocktail: Chrysanthemum
Looking for a fall-themed cocktail to try? This Friday, sample a Chrysanthemum. This classic cocktail dates back to an appearance in a recipe book by Hugo Ensslin published in 1916 and was apparently popular among American travelers on European cruise ships during Prohibition. Serious Eats has more details about this and a variation of the… Read More ›
Friday Cocktail: Corpse Reviver no. 1
The Poisoned Martini’s Friday Cocktail feature revives with the Corpse Reviver no. 1. There were several corpse reviver recipes that sprang up in the late 19th century through the early 20th century prior to Prohibition. Only four have survived to modern times, with the most popular version being the Corpse Reviver no. 2. This one… Read More ›
The Poisoned Martini 