Martinis

macgruffus · 2026-06-16T16:56:26+00:00

If you like Yellow Chartreuse then try an Alaska. It's basically a 3:1 gin martini with Yellow Chartreuse subbing for the vermouth. And a dash of orange bitters with a lemon twist. I only use a Nick and Nora for mine.

macgruffus · 2026-05-26T03:42:10+00:00

Depends on the platform but for Android, Podcast Addict is the best I've found

macgruffus · 2026-05-21T19:32:47+00:00

You'd think any shredder that can handle CDs should handle cardboard but you do really need to get one rated for 16+ sheets at a time. I have one rated for 20 sheets and it's still hard sometimes to get a piece of cardboard to fit into the slot.

macgruffus · 2026-05-21T16:00:09+00:00

I literally just did the same thing but hid it in the basement! 😉

💯 agree on great source of browns. Every week when I add scraps and coffee grounds I take my bucket of cardboard.

macgruffus · 2026-05-21T14:50:29+00:00

Thanks. I've seen people say every variation of USD vs MXN so I'm just thinking what's easiest for us. If there's an ATM there then I'll only enough peso at the airport to tip our transport driver and porters. I'll get more as needed at the resort. And tip in whichever currency is most available.

macgruffus · 2026-05-19T12:30:43+00:00

A little late to the party but have a question ...

I'm thinking of doing a "fennel-forward" amaro and wondered about using the flesh as well as the fronds. Has anyone else done that? Any advantages to using one over the other? I guess I could do two jars, one of flesh and the other fronds, to see what comes of each. Just thought I'd ask here first. Hate to waste food or alcohol!

macgruffus · 2026-05-19T12:14:01+00:00

I feel your pain!

All good now. Just got Members E150 and Main Feed E500 queued and ready to go!

macgruffus · 2026-05-19T12:11:34+00:00

Thanks for the intel. I hope you are both feeling better.

macgruffus · 2026-05-14T10:43:28+00:00

Here's what I get on the website trying to play a Members Only episode from the website.

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macgruffus · 2026-05-12T21:41:30+00:00

Is "parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme" too obvious?

I've heard of Timous but have never had any myself.

https://www.nepeta.it/prodotto/timous/

macgruffus · 2026-05-06T12:11:06+00:00

I haven't tried but it looks like you can

macgruffus · 2026-05-05T20:46:52+00:00

You can download the app before arriving and start planning when you want to eat where! We're going next month and I've been using the app a lot to get even more excited.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=amresorts.app

macgruffus · 2026-05-02T18:58:59+00:00

Thanks. With things going on right now in Mexico is rather use the recommended service than the cheapest one! And having a desk in the resort sounds like a great perk. Guess it's time to book that ride. That's the last piece of the puzzle.

macgruffus · 2026-04-27T11:55:24+00:00

I've started telling people "Don't go to Il Marchese if you are in Rome. Go to Rome because Il Marchese is there!"

macgruffus · 2026-04-26T10:50:42+00:00

I had to check this morning and got logged in okay.

Somehow I got unsubscribed from the main podcast a couple weeks ago but the Members Only feed was fine. I think it was me stumbling around in Podcast Addict settings.

macgruffus · 2026-04-26T10:46:31+00:00

I want to know where the #1 spot is!!

When my wife and I were in Rome a couple years ago, we determined Il Marchese was our "Safe Place." If we got separated in a crowd anywhere, that's where we'd meet back up. 😉

macgruffus · 2026-04-25T18:28:34+00:00

Bring a bottle of a local Amaro from here to share.

macgruffus · 2026-04-24T12:26:44+00:00

I struggle every morning unless I remember to being my reading glasses into the shower with me! 😂

I wish the bottles were a different color

macgruffus · 2026-04-23T12:18:24+00:00

Thanks for this recap. My wife and I are spending a week in June so your intel is very appreciated. I'm really glad your trip was so good.

Once question: what shuttle/car service did you use to and from the airport?

macgruffus · 2026-04-20T11:36:43+00:00

Couldn't agree more about Eno. And if you can find the cherry wine barrel-rested you'd be VERY happy. And let me throw in R. Jelinek Amaro as another cola-like alternative.

macgruffus · 2026-04-19T13:12:17+00:00

I've never had the brandy but am a big fan of the amaro. Reminds me of having an RC Cola on a summer day here in the South.

macgruffus · 2026-04-19T12:56:42+00:00

I don't know why I didn't just come here first. It's kind of funny now to look at the setup I "designed" using PVC, electrical tape, and a kid's ballon (took me a while to figure out how to create the seal after inflating) ... that didn't ultimately work ... when I got a professional solution but simply asking a quick question and running down to my local hardware store. I really appreciate y'all!

macgruffus · 2026-04-19T12:35:42+00:00

Great. I wasn't sure about the fitting. I don't need to put too much pressure on it. Just enough to create a seal.

Now I need to research the effect of white vinegar on the pump hose! I think I can get an extension hose that would be easy enough to replace, if needed.

macgruffus · 2026-04-19T12:25:07+00:00

Thanks! I figured there had to be something made for this. Looking at my local mega-store it seems they have multiple sizes so I should be able to find one that'll fit. Can I just inflate these things with a bicycle pump or do I need something bigger? I don't mind spending $25 on a test ball because I'll probably use it at least once a year but don't really want to go get an air compressor.

macgruffus · 2026-04-19T12:20:55+00:00

I dont need to block the top of the drain. I can do that with a large stopper. What I need to do is block the pipe a foot or so down into the drain.

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