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my favorite necklace... a gift from a dear and wonderful friend many years ago who made it for me.
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the 1985 vintage Glenrothes was an *amazing* treat to taste at Reserve 101. Anyone finds a bottle you message me.... seriously.
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Japanese Whisky, these in particular I believe are not yet available in the States.
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A lovely evening of wine with friends. Thank you to John and Kerry for sharing these very special bottles with us!
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The Spirits Confidential event was brilliant. A great atmosphere, wonderful people, and well organized.
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A comfortable crowd- just right.
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..and amazing cocktails made by Bobby "G" Gleason, with fresh ingredients naturally. One of my cocktails had a Laphroaig mist!
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Mmm... Balvenie!
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The Balvenie 40 is incredible. After one sip you don't want another for a minute or two, because it just keeps going and going.... lovely. Then that next sip is even better.
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A beautiful evening at Kata Robata.
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pork belly fat = happy
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fois gras and unagi
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bone marrow, I adore it.
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A beautiful setting for the Torano event at Cigar Towne in Houston.
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I was first introduced to Zepalta by a friend who was involved in making the wine and corking the bottle and just recently found another bottle. I adored the 2006 and am looking forward to enjoying the 2007.
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masubi from the Phamily Bites food truck, "Get Pho Cup'd"
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coffee stop at The Market in Denver, CO
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enjoying the view at Denver, CO (I see a pig which makes me hungry)
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Beatrice and Woodsley had Green Chartreuse VEP on the menu- LOVELY, had to have a glass! I *adore* green chartreuse....!
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The Colorado View
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The Colorado View
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Having a martini in the mountains, love it.
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driving through Boulder, Colorado
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honeycomb from a friend's bee hive- an amazing gift! wow, so delicious!!
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Driving from Denver to Boulder for the Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival hosted by Smoker Friendly.
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traveling...
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a Jack Rose cocktail at home with freshly homemade grenadine.
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taco fusion truck lunch break
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mam's makes an amazing shaved ice- the consistency is perfect and fluffy. I've been enjoying watermelon lately (after my tangerine/lemon phase).
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my cocktail bar at home.
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a glance at the first row on my cocktail bar at home.
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Bruichladdich 1970... a.maz.ing- determined to find more now. so delicious and a beautiful nose.
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Smoke More Cigars, gotta love Drew Estate ;D
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the other side of the box of matches, Drew Estate :)
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Dragon Bowl, nice place for a bite and an outdoor area for smoking (when it gets cooler..)
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Mmmm pork belly rice bun!
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Jura tasting! Very unique flavors and a wonderful community of people.
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Tasting the Citadelle Gin Reserve
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Citadelle Gin Tasting/Seminar
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Willett Family Bourbon Tasting
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Avion from Tatuaje- very intense spice in the beginning, mellows out but remains strong and full in flavor.
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Room 101 Connecticut- love a great Connecticut! Mild in strength, delicious in flavor, and a beautiful band.
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On our way to Messina Hof for their Harvest.
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Messina Hof Vineyard
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Messina Hof, Vineyard
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Messina Hof, Vineyard- Harvest 2011
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picking grapes at Messina Hof for the Harvest
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Cellar Room at Messina Hof
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Cellar Room at Messina Hof
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Messina Hof
Ready for a cortadito :)
strong finish, and delicious!
I heart you, moon tower inn.
...and this is why :)
my Xikar ashcan customized at Stogies! Thank you, Jorge!
Bulleit Rye tasting at Downing Street Pub
Bulleit Rye Tasting at Downing Street Pub. Impressed, think this will work nicely in my Boulevardier.
the tin can known as "The Modular" is absolutely a must!
tuna poke tacos and pork belly up from The Modular. They were out of the duck wings- next time!
Spinach Burek from Cafe Pita, a nom.
I seriously think about this pork fat dish from Kata Robata way too much, ugh so amazing.....! Love it.
Cocktail at home, as I am known to do. This one is an Astoria: 1/2 gin, 3/4 dry vermouth, 2 dashes orange bitters, and a lemon peel. stir.
BLT
BLT! Bacon, arugula, and fried green tomatoes - burger guys style.
Flight
traveling...
Photoshoot Time
At the studio, ready to shoot.
libations
Love this presentation (and that ice cube, nice).
pear foam
tobacco
tobacco
Fashion Show
Runway is ready... now time to wait for the show.
Santa Barbara Cigars
At the shop.
Santa Barbara Cigars
Ready for a smoke!
Cigar In Hand
Driving around town... as traffic allows plenty of time.
Zino
Zino
sake
sake
La Palina
La Palina
Nub Cameroon
Nub Cameroon
Alec Bradley
Alec Bradley
Dirty Rat
Dirty Rat
cocktail at Pappas Grill
cocktail at Pappas Grill
Ashton ESG
Ashton ESG
cocktail at Pappas Grill
cocktail at Pappas Grill
cocktail at Pappas Grill
cocktail at Pappas Grill
cocktails and cigars with friends
cocktails and cigars with friends
dirty rat
dirty rat
dirty rat
dirty rat
behind the scenes at a photoshoot
behind the scenes at a photoshoot
Santa Barbara Cigars
Santa Barbara Cigars
Smoking a Zino
Smoking a Zino
- by my friend Dennis, the strongest man pound for pound!
- by my friend Dennis, the strongest man pound for pound! -not to mention all around awesome guy ;D
rainy day but still doing a photoshoot inside
rainy day but still doing a photoshoot inside
The Burger Guys!
The Burger Guys!- From the preview before their official opening... a night of nominess!
fried in duck fat
fried in duck fat- what else do you need to know? They are presented family style here for the tasting, they come in a pretty presentation when you order them :)
the burger guys
the burger guys
the sydney at the burger guys
the sydney at the burger guys- grilled pineapple, pickled beets, a duck egg.. oh yea
hot dog at the Burger Guys
hot dog at the Burger Guys- you can get it wrapped in bacon, too
the saigon at the burger guys
the saigon at the burger guys- with pate, my favorite!
the burger guys- fried green tomatoes
the burger guys- fried green tomatoes
the perigord, foie gras burger at the burger guys
the perigord, foie gras burger at the burger guys
Davidoff
Davidoff
Ashton Mi Amour tasting
Ashton Mi Amour tasting
Ashton Mi Amour Tasting
Ashton Mi Amour Tasting
Schrader Salamon
Schrader Salamon- *Delicious* cigar- first of all. But I must say, I cannot help but think of TROGDOR the burninator! Anyone else??
cocktail at Pappas Grill
cocktail at Pappas Grill
the foot of the Schrader cigar
the foot of the Schrader cigar
very cool foot on the Schrader
very cool foot on the Schrader
having an Illusione 88
having an Illusione 88
smoking a tat reserva
smoking a tat reserva
relaxing with a cigar
relaxing with a cigar
I love lychee
I love lychee
at Santa Barbara Cigars
at Santa Barbara Cigars
Single Region from Torano
Single Region from Torano
masters from Torano
masters from Torano
lfd lancero
lfd lancero
some goodies from the lfd event at santa barbara cigars
some goodies from the lfd event at santa barbara cigars
having a bite at Firehouse subs
having a bite at Firehouse subs
found a libation bar in NOLA!
found a libation bar in NOLA!
Presidente beer
Presidente beer
Texas BBQ- this is how it is done!
Texas BBQ- this is how it is done!
my after dinner treat
my after dinner treat and a nice way to end the evening
smoking the Avo Heritage
smoking the Avo Heritage
Avo Heritage
Avo Heritage
Santa Barbara Cigars
Santa Barbara Cigars
Hammer & Sickle
Hammer & Sickle
Viaje
Viaje
Garden & Gun Magazine
Garden & Gun Magazine- No joke, totally for real. Great concept!
l\'esprit de Verite
l'esprit de Verite
La Verite
La Verite
back of the band for La Verite
back of the band for La Verite
Rocky Patel 15th Anniversary Cigar
Rocky Patel 15th Anniversary Cigar
Party at Stogies Cigar Lounge
Party at Stogies Cigar Lounge
great for my purse
great for my purse
Camacho- beautiful ash
Camacho- beautiful ash
aftermath of a photoshoot
aftermath of a photoshoot
cafe cubano
breakfast :9
Kristoff
If you find a Kristoff in this size (salamon), grab it- they don't make them anymore. Special treat.
Kristoff
Kristoff
cocktail at Pappa\'s Grill
cocktail at Pappa's Grill
Dunhull
Dunhull- Very nice medium bodied earthy cigar
Balvenie 21yr
Balvenie 21yr
cafe cubano
cafe cubano
LFD cameroon cabinet
LFD cameroon cabinet
cafe cubano
cafe cubano
A delicious Avo perfecto
A delicious Avo perfecto
nom. nom.
nom. nom.
Perry\'s Steakhouse
Perry's Steakhouse
turkish coffee
turkish coffee
rose gelato
rose gelato
new toy
new toy
new toy meets cigar
new toy meets cigar
My cat, Ulrich. He likes to follow me everywhere...
My cat, Ulrich. He likes to follow me everywhere...
Winston Churchill
Winston Churchill
Singing In The Rain
Singing In The Rain- Got to watch my favorite on the big screen- happy moment :)
Liga baby!
Liga baby!
Zafra Rum
Zafra Rum
Cain Nub
Cain Nub
Cain Nub
Cain Nub
Lovely Sunday afternnoon
Lovely Sunday afternnoon
having a cocktail at Perry\'s Steakhouse
having a cocktail at Perry's Steakhouse
God of Fire
God of Fire
afternoon bite and drink
afternoon bite and drink
afternoon bite and drink
afternoon bite and drink
Santa Barbara Cigars before renevations
Santa Barbara Cigars before renovations
Tatuaje Reserva
Tatuaje Reserva
Tatuaje Reserva
Tatuaje Reserva
Cigar Towne
Cigar Towne
Cafe Cubano
Cafe Cubano
Cafe Cubano
Cafe Cubano
Anvil Bar & Refuge
Anvil Bar & Refuge
jack rose @ Anvil Bar & Refuge
jack rose @ Anvil Bar & Refuge
Yamazaki 18yr
Yamazaki 18yr- My current personal favorite- I love this!
Flounder Sashimi nominess
Flounder Sashimi nominess
having a drink and cigar at Pappas Grill
having a drink and cigar at Pappas Grill
my cat - profile
my cat - profile
my cat
my cat
having a Fuente
having a Fuente
cigar + cheese plate
cigar + cheese plate
backstage of a photoshoot
backstage of a photoshoot
Anvil Bar & Refuge
Anvil Bar & Refuge
libations at Anvil Bar & Refuge
libations at Anvil Bar & Refuge

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