OMG. I just wandered through afternoon TV channels and came across the
end of S.L's show. She was making PB&J "Martinis". Umm, yeah. Ugh.

Raspberry vodka
Hazelnut "li-KOOR"
red grape juice
and a canned peach slice in each glass.

For kitchen decor and "tablescape" it was a pink-and-green day.

How can people watch this stuff

gloria p

On Jan 12, 3:37*pm, Gloria P > wrote:
> OMG. *I just wandered through afternoon TV channels and came across the
> end of S.L's show. *She was making PB&J "Martinis". *Umm, yeah. *Ugh.
>
> Raspberry vodka
> Hazelnut "li-KOOR"
> red grape juice
> and a canned peach slice in each glass.
>
> For kitchen decor and "tablescape" it was a pink-and-green day.
>
> How can people watch this stuff
>
> gloria p

>
>
Why Gloria! It's one of the best comedy shows on tv these days!
Sandra really is a twit, no doubt about it, certifiable.

On 2009-01-12, Gloria P > wrote:

> Raspberry vodka
> Hazelnut "li-KOOR"
> red grape juice
> and a canned peach slice in each glass.

> How can people watch this stuff

The whole "martini" thing has spiraled way out of control. It's only a
matter of time before someone just craps in a cone shaped glass, pours
whiskey over it, and calls it a Howdy-Doody martini.

nb

On Jan 12, 3:55*pm, notbob > wrote:
>
>
> The whole "martini" thing has spiraled way out of control. *It's only a
> matter of time before someone just craps in a cone shaped glass, pours
> whiskey over it, and calls it a Howdy-Doody martini.
>
> nb
>
>
BWAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!

Go to your room.

notbob wrote:
> On 2009-01-12, Gloria P > wrote:
>
>> Raspberry vodka
>> Hazelnut "li-KOOR"
>> red grape juice
>> and a canned peach slice in each glass.
>
>> How can people watch this stuff
>
> The whole "martini" thing has spiraled way out of control. It's only
> a matter of time before someone just craps in a cone shaped glass,
> pours whiskey over it, and calls it a Howdy-Doody martini.
>
> nb

I think that would be The Aristocrats Martini.

On 2009-01-12, Janet > wrote:

> I think that would be The Aristocrats Martini.

yeah yeah....

nb

Janet wrote:
> notbob wrote:
>> On 2009-01-12, Gloria P > wrote:
>>
>>> Raspberry vodka
>>> Hazelnut "li-KOOR"
>>> red grape juice
>>> and a canned peach slice in each glass.
>>> How can people watch this stuff
>> The whole "martini" thing has spiraled way out of control. It's only
>> a matter of time before someone just craps in a cone shaped glass,
>> pours whiskey over it, and calls it a Howdy-Doody martini.
>>
>> nb
>
> I think that would be The Aristocrats Martini.
>
>


Whoosh! (over most people's head, I think) ;-)

Bob

"Gloria P" > wrote in message
...
> OMG. I just wandered through afternoon TV channels and came across the
> end of S.L's show. She was making PB&J "Martinis". Umm, yeah. Ugh.
>
> Raspberry vodka
> Hazelnut "li-KOOR"
> red grape juice
> and a canned peach slice in each glass.
>
> For kitchen decor and "tablescape" it was a pink-and-green day.
>
> How can people watch this stuff
>
> gloria p

I understand 6 Russians watching the show have slit their wrists.

Dimitri

"Gloria P" > wrote in message
...
> OMG. I just wandered through afternoon TV channels and came across the
> end of S.L's show. She was making PB&J "Martinis". Umm, yeah. Ugh.
>
> Raspberry vodka
> Hazelnut "li-KOOR"
> red grape juice
> and a canned peach slice in each glass.
>
> For kitchen decor and "tablescape" it was a pink-and-green day.
>
> How can people watch this stuff
>
> gloria p

ahahaha!

"Gloria P" > wrote in message
...
> OMG. I just wandered through afternoon TV channels and came across the
> end of S.L's show. She was making PB&J "Martinis". Umm, yeah. Ugh.
>
> Raspberry vodka
> Hazelnut "li-KOOR"
> red grape juice
> and a canned peach slice in each glass.
>
> For kitchen decor and "tablescape" it was a pink-and-green day.
>
> How can people watch this stuff


Sandra Lee has become to cooks what Wal Mart became to shoppers. I simply
cannot watch her show or her positively hideous recipes.

That said I am a purist when it come to the martini. A martini is made with
gin and dry vermouth. Sometimes vodka replaces the gin which is acceptable.
That's it. Anything else is NOT a martini. A martini has NO mixers, and
even if it is just garnished with something other than an olive it is not
called a martini. I don't even care if it tastes good. It is not a
martini.

If you want a perfect martini here is how to do it

fill a tumbler to the top with whole ice, NOT crushed (the ice must be from
filtered water)
pour in 1 ounce of dry white vermouth being sure to slosh it over the ice
pour out the vermouth
pour in 4 ounces of your best dry gin which has been pre-chilled
stir with a non-metallic spoon, do not shake - James Bond was wrong
immediately pour into 2 large martini glasses
add 2 green olives - pimento optional

That is a perfect dry martini.

Paul

Paul M. Cook wrote:

> If you want a perfect martini here is how to do it
>
> fill a tumbler to the top with whole ice, NOT crushed (the ice must be from
> filtered water)
> pour in 1 ounce of dry white vermouth being sure to slosh it over the ice
> pour out the vermouth
> pour in 4 ounces of your best dry gin which has been pre-chilled
> stir with a non-metallic spoon, do not shake - James Bond was wrong
> immediately pour into 2 large martini glasses
> add 2 green olives - pimento optional
>
> That is a perfect dry martini.
>


Thanks, but I'd rather have gin & tonic.

gloria p

On Mon 12 Jan 2009 07:07:27p, Gloria P told us...

> Paul M. Cook wrote:
>
>> If you want a perfect martini here is how to do it
>>
>> fill a tumbler to the top with whole ice, NOT crushed (the ice must be
>> from filtered water)
>> pour in 1 ounce of dry white vermouth being sure to slosh it over the
>> ice pour out the vermouth
>> pour in 4 ounces of your best dry gin which has been pre-chilled
>> stir with a non-metallic spoon, do not shake - James Bond was wrong
>> immediately pour into 2 large martini glasses
>> add 2 green olives - pimento optional
>>
>> That is a perfect dry martini.
>>
>
>
> Thanks, but I'd rather have gin & tonic.
>
> gloria p

I like both, but rarely have either. I now reserve a martini or two for a
celebratory dinner. I have to admit that a good gin & tonic with a wedge
of lime is really refreshing in the heat of the summer.

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On Mon 12 Jan 2009 06:02:57p, Paul M. Cook told us...

>
> "Gloria P" > wrote in message
> ...
>> OMG. I just wandered through afternoon TV channels and came across the
>> end of S.L's show. She was making PB&J "Martinis". Umm, yeah. Ugh.
>>
>> Raspberry vodka
>> Hazelnut "li-KOOR"
>> red grape juice
>> and a canned peach slice in each glass.
>>
>> For kitchen decor and "tablescape" it was a pink-and-green day.
>>
>> How can people watch this stuff
>
>
> Sandra Lee has become to cooks what Wal Mart became to shoppers. I
> simply cannot watch her show or her positively hideous recipes.
>
> That said I am a purist when it come to the martini. A martini is made
> with gin and dry vermouth. Sometimes vodka replaces the gin which is
> acceptable. That's it. Anything else is NOT a martini. A martini has
> NO mixers, and even if it is just garnished with something other than
> an olive it is not called a martini. I don't even care if it tastes
> good. It is not a martini.
>
> If you want a perfect martini here is how to do it
>
> fill a tumbler to the top with whole ice, NOT crushed (the ice must be
> from filtered water)
> pour in 1 ounce of dry white vermouth being sure to slosh it over the
> ice pour out the vermouth
> pour in 4 ounces of your best dry gin which has been pre-chilled
> stir with a non-metallic spoon, do not shake - James Bond was wrong
> immediately pour into 2 large martini glasses
> add 2 green olives - pimento optional
>
> That is a perfect dry martini.
>
> Paul

Paul, I know what you mean, although I prefer a 5:1 ratio. However the
recipe for a true "Perfect Martini" by that name contains equal amounts of
both dry and sweet vermouth. This was a classic at one time.

Perfect Martini

2 oz gin
1/2 oz dry vermouth
1/2 oz sweet vermouth
green olives or lemon twist for garnish

Pour the ingredients into a mixing glass with ice cubes.
Stir well.
Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish with the olive or lemon twist.


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"Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
5.247...
> On Mon 12 Jan 2009 06:02:57p, Paul M. Cook told us...
>
>>
>> "Gloria P" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> OMG. I just wandered through afternoon TV channels and came across the
>>> end of S.L's show. She was making PB&J "Martinis". Umm, yeah. Ugh.
>>>
>>> Raspberry vodka
>>> Hazelnut "li-KOOR"
>>> red grape juice
>>> and a canned peach slice in each glass.
>>>
>>> For kitchen decor and "tablescape" it was a pink-and-green day.
>>>
>>> How can people watch this stuff
>>
>>
>> Sandra Lee has become to cooks what Wal Mart became to shoppers. I
>> simply cannot watch her show or her positively hideous recipes.
>>
>> That said I am a purist when it come to the martini. A martini is made
>> with gin and dry vermouth. Sometimes vodka replaces the gin which is
>> acceptable. That's it. Anything else is NOT a martini. A martini has
>> NO mixers, and even if it is just garnished with something other than
>> an olive it is not called a martini. I don't even care if it tastes
>> good. It is not a martini.
>>
>> If you want a perfect martini here is how to do it
>>
>> fill a tumbler to the top with whole ice, NOT crushed (the ice must be
>> from filtered water)
>> pour in 1 ounce of dry white vermouth being sure to slosh it over the
>> ice pour out the vermouth
>> pour in 4 ounces of your best dry gin which has been pre-chilled
>> stir with a non-metallic spoon, do not shake - James Bond was wrong
>> immediately pour into 2 large martini glasses
>> add 2 green olives - pimento optional
>>
>> That is a perfect dry martini.
>>
>> Paul
>
> Paul, I know what you mean, although I prefer a 5:1 ratio. However the
> recipe for a true "Perfect Martini" by that name contains equal amounts of
> both dry and sweet vermouth. This was a classic at one time.
>

OK, Wayne. Put on the gloves, step outside. Let's settle this now before
it gets into a fully protracted war.

My recipe actually is heavy on the vermouth. The truest dry martini is when
you pour the gin into the glass and whisper "vermouth" into it. The
alternate method is to show the bottle to the glass before serving.

Paul

> Perfect(ly awful) Martini
>
> 2 oz gin
> 1/2 oz dry vermouth
> 1/2 oz sweet vermouth
> green olives or lemon twist for garnish
>
> Pour the ingredients into a mixing glass with ice cubes.
> Stir well.

Blech. Sweet vermouth in a martini? Add some bourbon and just call it a
manhattan. Yuck.

Paul

On Jan 12, 9:33*pm, "Paul M. Cook" > wrote:

> My recipe actually is heavy on the vermouth. *The truest dry martini is when
> you pour the gin into the glass and whisper "vermouth" into it. *The
> alternate method is to show the bottle to the glass before serving.

Good grief! If you want a glass of gin with an olive in it, just have
it.

I don't really have any feelings one way or the other about martinis,
as I
don't care for hard liquor. The more dilute, the better. I like
vodka gimlets
with a bunch of club soda added.

Cindy Hamilton

"Cindy Hamilton" > wrote in message
...
On Jan 12, 9:33 pm, "Paul M. Cook" > wrote:

> My recipe actually is heavy on the vermouth. The truest dry martini is
> when
> you pour the gin into the glass and whisper "vermouth" into it. The
> alternate method is to show the bottle to the glass before serving.

>>Good grief! If you want a glass of gin with an olive in it, just have
it.

It's an inside joke.

>>I don't really have any feelings one way or the other about martinis,
as I don't care for hard liquor. The more dilute, the better. I like
vodka gimlets with a bunch of club soda added.

Gimlets are another favorite of mine. Love them. I don't use club soda
though, just vodka, lime juice and simple syrup.

Paul

Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> On Mon 12 Jan 2009 06:02:57p, Paul M. Cook told us...
>
>> "Gloria P" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> OMG. I just wandered through afternoon TV channels and came across the
>>> end of S.L's show. She was making PB&J "Martinis". Umm, yeah. Ugh.
>>>
>>> Raspberry vodka
>>> Hazelnut "li-KOOR"
>>> red grape juice
>>> and a canned peach slice in each glass.
>>>
>>> For kitchen decor and "tablescape" it was a pink-and-green day.
>>>
>>> How can people watch this stuff
>>
>> Sandra Lee has become to cooks what Wal Mart became to shoppers. I
>> simply cannot watch her show or her positively hideous recipes.
>>
>> That said I am a purist when it come to the martini. A martini is made
>> with gin and dry vermouth. Sometimes vodka replaces the gin which is
>> acceptable. That's it. Anything else is NOT a martini. A martini has
>> NO mixers, and even if it is just garnished with something other than
>> an olive it is not called a martini. I don't even care if it tastes
>> good. It is not a martini.
>>
>> If you want a perfect martini here is how to do it
>>
>> fill a tumbler to the top with whole ice, NOT crushed (the ice must be
>> from filtered water)
>> pour in 1 ounce of dry white vermouth being sure to slosh it over the
>> ice pour out the vermouth
>> pour in 4 ounces of your best dry gin which has been pre-chilled
>> stir with a non-metallic spoon, do not shake - James Bond was wrong
>> immediately pour into 2 large martini glasses
>> add 2 green olives - pimento optional
>>
>> That is a perfect dry martini.
>>
>> Paul
>
> Paul, I know what you mean, although I prefer a 5:1 ratio. However the
> recipe for a true "Perfect Martini" by that name contains equal amounts of
> both dry and sweet vermouth. This was a classic at one time.
>
> Perfect Martini
>
> 2 oz gin
> 1/2 oz dry vermouth
> 1/2 oz sweet vermouth
> green olives or lemon twist for garnish
>
> Pour the ingredients into a mixing glass with ice cubes.
> Stir well.
> Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
> Garnish with the olive or lemon twist.
>
>


That's the only martini that I've tried that I actually like (but I mix
it 4:1:1 or 5:1:1 instead of 2:1/2:1/2). Use good gin, but not great
gin. (Booth's or Seagram's is about right)

Bob

On Mon 12 Jan 2009 08:16:36p, zxcvbob told us...

> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>> On Mon 12 Jan 2009 06:02:57p, Paul M. Cook told us...
>>
>>> "Gloria P" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> OMG. I just wandered through afternoon TV channels and came across
>>>> the end of S.L's show. She was making PB&J "Martinis". Umm, yeah.
>>>> Ugh.
>>>>
>>>> Raspberry vodka
>>>> Hazelnut "li-KOOR"
>>>> red grape juice
>>>> and a canned peach slice in each glass.
>>>>
>>>> For kitchen decor and "tablescape" it was a pink-and-green day.
>>>>
>>>> How can people watch this stuff
>>>
>>> Sandra Lee has become to cooks what Wal Mart became to shoppers. I
>>> simply cannot watch her show or her positively hideous recipes.
>>>
>>> That said I am a purist when it come to the martini. A martini is
>>> made with gin and dry vermouth. Sometimes vodka replaces the gin
>>> which is acceptable. That's it. Anything else is NOT a martini. A
>>> martini has NO mixers, and even if it is just garnished with
>>> something other than an olive it is not called a martini. I don't
>>> even care if it tastes good. It is not a martini.
>>>
>>> If you want a perfect martini here is how to do it
>>>
>>> fill a tumbler to the top with whole ice, NOT crushed (the ice must be
>>> from filtered water)
>>> pour in 1 ounce of dry white vermouth being sure to slosh it over the
>>> ice pour out the vermouth
>>> pour in 4 ounces of your best dry gin which has been pre-chilled
>>> stir with a non-metallic spoon, do not shake - James Bond was wrong
>>> immediately pour into 2 large martini glasses
>>> add 2 green olives - pimento optional
>>>
>>> That is a perfect dry martini.
>>>
>>> Paul
>>
>> Paul, I know what you mean, although I prefer a 5:1 ratio. However the
>> recipe for a true "Perfect Martini" by that name contains equal amounts
>> of both dry and sweet vermouth. This was a classic at one time.
>>
>> Perfect Martini
>>
>> 2 oz gin
>> 1/2 oz dry vermouth
>> 1/2 oz sweet vermouth
>> green olives or lemon twist for garnish
>>
>> Pour the ingredients into a mixing glass with ice cubes.
>> Stir well.
>> Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
>> Garnish with the olive or lemon twist.
>>
>>
>
>
> That's the only martini that I've tried that I actually like (but I mix
> it 4:1:1 or 5:1:1 instead of 2:1/2:1/2). Use good gin, but not great
> gin. (Booth's or Seagram's is about right)
>
> Bob
>

They used to be immensely popular, but bartender's are usually clueless
now.

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On Mon 12 Jan 2009 02:37:32p, Gloria P told us...

> OMG. I just wandered through afternoon TV channels and came across the
> end of S.L's show. She was making PB&J "Martinis". Umm, yeah. Ugh.
>
> Raspberry vodka
> Hazelnut "li-KOOR"
> red grape juice
> and a canned peach slice in each glass.
>
> For kitchen decor and "tablescape" it was a pink-and-green day.
>
> How can people watch this stuff
>
> gloria p
>

Gross! But then, most of her "creations" are.

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