With New Years Eve just around the corner, we decided to pull out all the stops and create a martini-themed application to get you in the proper celebratory spirit! To celebrate the launch of ‘Martini Madness’ (a link to the app is at the bottom of the post), a few of us decided to test … [Read more…]
As we launch ‘Christmas Cheer’, our new holiday-themed version of MixMentor, I decided to throw a wee little party of my own (any excuse for a party)!! Come along and cozy up with some of the drinks that are in ‘MixMentor Christmas Cheer’ and then download it (link at bottom of post)! The holidays always … [Read more…]
Are you tired of iPhone docks/chargers made out of plastic or brushed aluminum? Well if so, check out this cool handmade fused glass iPhone 4 and 4S charger/dock, the ‘StackDock’ by ScatCat Designs. http://www.etsy.com/shop/ScatCatDesigns1 All you do is plug your regular iPhone cable into the back of the dock, plug the USB into your computer … [Read more…]
Sign up for the MixMentor newsletter and be entered to win a 13 piece bartending set! Every few weeks I (as MixMentor’s Mixologist in residence) write an article pertaining to cocktails to celebrate all that is good in the world. I’ve hosted parties, complete with printable menus and recipes, celebrated holidays and honoured birthdays, all … [Read more…]
Everyone knows, no matter what town/city/state you live in, no matter whether you live in an apartment, a condo, a house, a tent or a teepee, the first smell that reminds one of summer is that of a hot grill. Now, obviously when I say ‘hot grill’ the first thing that comes to mind is … [Read more…]
Father’s Day is that one day of the year that Dads are to be celebrated, lauded really, for the support that they give us each and every day of the year. So, instead of the traditional tie or monogrammed golf towel, why not throw your Dad a little cocktail party, replete with ‘manly’ cocktails and … [Read more…]
Many, many moons ago, back in the days of ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’, a group of us got together every week for ‘TV Night’. ‘TV Night’ has undergone numerous changes over the years as you can imagine: people joining, people leaving, sustenance migrating from a bowl of popcorn to multi-course meals etc.. To thank this … [Read more…]
For any of you that have read one or more of my posts, it will be obvious that I have a relatively large liquor cabinet. Unfortunately, a good portion of my cabinet is dedicated to what falls more into the liqueur category than what is actually standard liquor. So, once in a while I need … [Read more…]
One year ago on Saint Patrick’s Day, I decided to stray from the usual and instead of focusing on Irish-themed drinks or the lauded ‘green beer’, I posted green cocktails (http://www.mixmentor.net/?p=10). That was most certainly a fun job (oh, how I love my job sometimes) but this year I wanted to do something a bit … [Read more…]
When I was a little girl I was part of the Girl Guides of Canada, first as a ‘Spark, then a ‘Brownie’ and ultimately a ‘Girl Guide’. Alas, my Girl Guide career was cut short when I quickly realized that you actually had to work and it wasn’t just braiding, making s’mores and creating macaroni … [Read more…]