Monty Posted May 18, 2016 Posted May 18, 2016 I like baklava! Put another dollar in the jukebox baby. Whoops! Apologies to Joan Jett.
Ace-Garageguy Posted May 18, 2016 Posted May 18, 2016 Years ago my mom gave me a bottle of 18 year-old Glenfiddich that was pretty dang good to my taste, although I'm not a scotch afficionado by any means- I mostly drink 100-proof bourbon Oh yes, Glenfiddich 18 is wonderful stuff. It's always fascinated me how widely the single malts differ as to taste and bite. JW Blue Label is damm fine too, probably my favorite of the blends. Course, I like plain old Johnny Walker, Cutty, Bushmills, Ballentines... I don't know much about bourbons, other than I usually like the ones I've tried. A lot. (Not so much these days though. I think all I've had has been two beers in the last two years, maybe half a bottle of white wine. What a wimp.)
sjordan2 Posted May 18, 2016 Posted May 18, 2016 My daughter gave me an expensive bottle of 12-year-old Macallan, which is plenty good but a bit tart. I'll stick with Dewar's.
Ace-Garageguy Posted May 18, 2016 Posted May 18, 2016 My daughter gave me an expensive bottle of 12-year-old Macallan, which is plenty good but a bit tart. I'll stick with Dewar's. I've had a bottle or 3 of Macallan's 12 over the years as gifts as well. Much appreciated gifts. Dewars, though I like its taste, put me off with its "do-ers" Scotch-of-choice-for-yuppies advertising campaign. 'Bout the time I discovered single-malts...which were a plenty obscure language of their own at the time.
1972coronet Posted May 19, 2016 Author Posted May 19, 2016 Oh, and Oban is my favorite brand of Scotch! A dram or two before bedtime is a perfect tonic for a good nights sleep! A Dram ? Ha ha ha ! I haven't so much as seen nor heard that measurement in decades ! That's what , 5 oz. ? I've forgotten the conversion . Speaking of 'obscure' languages !
Pete J. Posted May 19, 2016 Posted May 19, 2016 I got it from my Vermont grandfather. I believe the origin is Scottish as in "A wee dram to ward off the chill". Always heard it in reference to whiskey, which my Grandfather was quite fond of.
1972coronet Posted May 19, 2016 Author Posted May 19, 2016 I got it from my Vermont grandfather. I believe the origin is Scottish as in "A wee dram to ward off the chill". Always heard it in reference to whiskey, which my Grandfather was quite fond of. I could just hear the Scots accent in your quote ! Very cool . "Dram" , along with "Grain" and some others I'm forgetting , are now-archaic measurements ; they've been replaced with the metric system ( predominately in the medical fields ) . When I was 3 years old I had pnumonia ; I was hospitalised for a week , Oct 1973 . For my outpatient care , my mum had to give me prescription cough syrup and ampicillian . I vividly recall the Pharmucist going over the instructions ; "Give one dram of ampicillian every ..." , and I was thinking , What the heck is a "dram" ? Sounded like "Dracula" to me ! Ha ha ha ! No wonder why I hated that awful "cherry flavored" cough syrup ; in my mind it was some-thing that Dracula was taking !
charlie8575 Posted May 20, 2016 Posted May 20, 2016 I'm glad you like baklava, Harry. If I ever get out to Chicago, I'll have to introduce you to some of the Armenian desserts. Baklava and some variants are included. To me, all liquor tastes like gum turps, especially Crown Royal XR. My friend bought a bottle to celebrate a messy workman's comp win, and I tried a sip. I almost vomited. Absolutely disgusting. Dad like Glenfiddich 18. He's found the 25 a bit strong for his liking. Charlie Larkin
Mike_G Posted May 20, 2016 Posted May 20, 2016 A Dram ? Ha ha ha ! I haven't so much as seen nor heard that measurement in decades ! That's what , 5 oz. ? I've forgotten the conversion . Speaking of 'obscure' languages ! The little horn cups themselves are also called a "dram", or sometimes a "beaker", although beakers are usually a bit larger My friend's father is German and also refers to a shot of liquor as a "dram"
Harry P. Posted May 20, 2016 Posted May 20, 2016 I'm glad you like baklava, Harry. If I ever get out to Chicago, I'll have to introduce you to some of the Armenian desserts. Baklava and some variants are included.Well, that's news to me! I always thought baklava was Greek.
SfanGoch Posted May 20, 2016 Posted May 20, 2016 Well, that's news to me! I always thought baklava was Greek.No, that was the detective from Kojak. You can hear Telly yelling "Malaka!" in every episode.The Authentic History of Baklava
SfanGoch Posted May 20, 2016 Posted May 20, 2016 Stavros was the one with the potted plant. He was a fat Kojak with hair.
Harry P. Posted May 20, 2016 Posted May 20, 2016 Stavros was the one with the potted plant. He was a fat Kojak with hair. Oh yeah, right. He was actually Telly Savalas' real-life brother.
SfanGoch Posted May 20, 2016 Posted May 20, 2016 Kojak's Detective Squad Stavros Rizzo Saperstein Malaka Baklava
Agent G Posted May 21, 2016 Posted May 21, 2016 This was taken during my time in homicide. That's me on the right, I'm supervising one of the cold cases. G
1972coronet Posted May 21, 2016 Author Posted May 21, 2016 Well, that's news to me! I always thought baklava was Greek.The name baklava seems to transcend the Mediterranean ; Armenian , Lebanese , Iranian , Greek , etc. There's a great Lebanese bakery a stone's throw from my house * , and their dessert is called 'baklava' . One of my neighbours is Greek , and she makes the BEST Greek desserts ! Every Christmas she gives me a big tin (think : turkey baster size) of home made desserts . Every region has its own flavours / ingredients' changes , but the base seems to be the same . * It's quite unusual that there's an ethnic eaterie around here that's not Chinese , Mexican , or Pizza ! For those of you whom reside in / around Murrieta , check out Sultan Bakery on Madison @ Murrieta Hot Spg's !
charlie8575 Posted May 21, 2016 Posted May 21, 2016 (edited) Well, that's news to me! I always thought baklava was Greek.Baklava, as John pointed out, is common to the region. Every once in a while, my mother makes boorma (I think that's spelled right,) which is Armenian-style. It's round and made with shredded Phyllo dough. It's not as sweet as baklava, either. It means "bird's nest."Although a different shape, this is the basic ingredient list. http://www.thebaklavaguy.com/pistachio.htmCharlie Larkin Edited May 21, 2016 by charlie8575
Harry P. Posted May 21, 2016 Posted May 21, 2016 This was taken during my time in homicide. That's me on the right, I'm supervising one of the cold cases. G I can't believe the homicide victims were dealt with so casually...
SfanGoch Posted May 21, 2016 Posted May 21, 2016 I can't believe the homicide victims were dealt with so casually...Those are the witnesses.
Agent G Posted May 22, 2016 Posted May 22, 2016 I can't believe the homicide victims were dealt with so casually...They never complained..............................G
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