This is a riff on the Giny Germain, a cocktail that was created by bartender Antoine Goldschmid of Poulette Restaurant. I learned about it from The Educated Barfly. 1.5oz Hendrick’s Gin 0.75oz St. Germain 0.75oz Italicus 1oz lemon juice 0.5oz simple syrup (1:1) egg white 3 cucumber slices Peychaud’s bitters Add all ingredients to a shaker. Muddle cucumber.…
Read MoreSecret Menu
I want people to want to come into the bar not just for the food. When asking a bartender for something off-menu, it can be difficult to articulate what you like and don’t like. I think it is much easier to choose if you have a list. I want people to be able to try…
Read MoreExcuse me, What The Fuck
Getting fired from a job you actually like is a uniquely upsetting experience. Yesterday afternoon, after working the previous evening, the owner of the bar I worked at texted me the following while I was in class. “Hi Grace, it’s ________ from _____________. Can you give me a call when you have a few moments…
Read Moreon Feroz Rather
This is a journalistic profile of the best Professor I had at Florida State. It serves as a writing sample. Feroz Rather is an outspoken, humble man. He is a doctoral candidate in Florida State University’s Creative Writing program, and Rather’s work has appeared in The Millions, The Rumpus, and The Southeast Review, to name…
Read MoreInstructions for Living
This was penned in 2018 during my senior year at Florida State. I’d like to think that I’ve learned a lot about myself over the course of my life, particularlyin the last 5 years—in truth I’ve likely just begun to scratch the surface. In the midst ofmental illness, confusion about your sexuality, shitty friends, subpar…
Read MoreBasque Cheesecake
Basque cheesecake is the best cheesecake. It’s not too sweet, but much creamier and more dense than a New York cheesecake. The burnt top also adds a certain complexity to the flavor. It’s also relatively easy to make! Ingredients: You’ll want to preheat the oven to 400°. I never preheat the oven as the first…
Read MoreWatermelon Feta Salad
An easy fresh summer salad. Less than 10 ingredients, short prep time, perfect to take out to the pool. Ingredients: This is super easy to throw together. Cube your watermelon quarter, chop your cucumber, shallot, and mint. Combine in large bowl and toss. Crumble feta block over it. Drizzle olive oil and lime juice. Shake…
Read MorePasta Alla Vodka
If you want to be technical, this is pasta alla pisco, because I did not have any vodka on hand. I did however, have a bottle of unopened pisco that I had gotten in order remake an amazing cocktail called a field trip (a frozen blended drink comprised of Peruvian pisco, Myris nutmeg liqueur, mango,…
Read MoreCharcuterie Sandwich (Brie & Fig)
I love a baguette as a vehicle for things you would typically find on a charcuterie board. This is something to make when you want a charcuterie board all at once. Instead of having individual items one at a time you can have them all at the same time with a crispy baguette under them.…
Read MoreSicilian Whole Orange Upside Down Cake
This is my take on the Sicilian whole orange cake, using both Cara Cara orange & blood orange. For the past couple weeks, I have been watching The Bear. In the beginning, Marcus makes a chocolate cake with orange zest on top, based on a donut with chocolate icing and orange zest. As soon as…
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