At the 18 Reasons Pisco Cocktails class, 16 Pisco-loving students spent the evening making simple syrup, cracking eggs, crushing strawberries, squeezing limes, and cracking coffee beans to make 4 different cocktails and a special take-home infusion. But we also talked about the history of Pisco, its origins in the Ica Valley of Peru, its journey from Peru to San Francisco,… Read more →
Events
Cocktail College with Encanto Pisco at Bar Adagio
Thursday night I went to night school — a special session of Cocktail College at Bar Adagio featuring Encanto Pisco. And make no mistake about it, we were there to learn. Not just about the history of the first spirit distilled in the Americas but also to get hands-one experience by making our own cocktails after a demo by Bar… Read more →
My First Food Bloggers Conference
A week ago, I was very excited to be attending my first ever International Food Blogger Conference — the IFBC 2011 NOLA, put on by Foodista. I even arrived a few days early so that I could visit with friends, and we organized a Pisco and Ceviche tasting at their cafe. Only a few months ago, I celebrated the six… Read more →
Upcoming: Pisco Cocktails 101 Class at 18 Reasons
I invite you to celebrate San Francisco Cocktail Week and join me at a hands-on Pisco Cocktails 101 class at 18 Reasons. Learn about the history of the spirit that was first distilled in Peru 400 years ago and discover its long-time connection to San Francisco. Starting with the classic Pisco Sour, you’ll be making simple syrup, slicing limes, and… Read more →
Pisco and Ceviche Tasting at Carmo in New Orleans
One of my best friends and his wife are owners of Carmo Cafe in New Orleans, and since I was going there for the International Food Bloggers Conference, we decided to do a Peruvian tasting at their cafe. I was thrilled to share Peruvian food with New Orleanians and we quickly decided on a menu: Pisco Sours, Ceviche Nikkei, and… Read more →