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We interview Michael P. Foley, author of Drinking With The Saints:
The Sinner’s Guide to a Holy Happy Hou
We address the topic of why a niche book like this matters for busy parents! Michael and his wife homeschool their six kids, AND like a nice cocktail, so definitely experts on this particular topic. Michael walks us through not only the importance of a good cocktail, but also a good celebration and a good strategy.
5:46 - How Bonnie found Michael's book/started mixing cocktails
8:11 - How the book is structured
11:28 - The best cocktail
13:02 - Cocktails for the newbie and for Advent
14:00 - How to mix
20:53 - Smokers and bitters
27:27 - Michael's favourite cocktail
30:39 - Ideas for mocktails
32:19 - "The Homeschool Mom" and grenadine
34:01 - Good starter that anyone would like
38:09 - Vermouth, Gin and Wine
41:29 - Bonnie's favourite drink from "Drinking with the Saints"
Drinking With The Saints website
Some other books by Mr. Foley:
Why Catholics Eat Fish on Friday
Politically Incorrect Guide to Christianity
Drinking with the Saints MERCH
Libbey glasses for your perusal
What are angostura bitters, anyway?
A brief history of the cocktail
Some awesome bitters from Vancouver Island - my home
“The Homeschool Mom”
1/3 gin
1/3 tonic
1/3 grapefruit juice
Fill a coffee cup with ice. Pour all ingredients over the ice. Swirl in your glass.
If you’re a newbie, ( to homeschooling OR to cocktail drinking) add a squirt of grenadine.
The Anvil Bar and Refuge, if you’re going to Housto
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