First post are meant for explanation. I mean, people don't just begin blogs in medias res, therefore it's best if I explain my intentions as a blogger.
I've started many of blogs, usually on some half interested topic or about my adventures in traveling to other countries or cities. Liberal Arts majory of me I know. However, this is the first blog that I truly, truly feel passionate about. I have found an industry in which I am intensely and constantly interested in and amazed by. The history and culture involved in liquors, spirits, wines, and the like is deep and often misconstrued and unfortunately, misunderstood. This blog is dedicated to my growing knowledge on the subject, and to not only learn more about this beautiful culture, but to share my knowledge, suggestions, and recipes with anyone willing to learn with me.
All across America we are going back. Back to what you say? Back to some sort of nostalgic Americana - where food traveled only a few miles, or even feet, from field to table, where everyone had a hobby or craft they shared with their community. Now there has be an insurgency against corporate control of the food systems, and a passionate shift towards everything local, close, or produced by the human hand. Why buy that loaf of chewy white bread when just down the street there's a new bakery where the baker hand makes every loaf of fresh, crusty, tasty bread? Or why go to some wholesale jewelery manufacturer when every weekend local craftsmen and woman create stunning jewelry from recycled products? In this sense, food can be art, jewelry can be art, so naturally cocktails can be art too! Cocktails and spirits are the last frontier on this local obsession, and it is incredibly exciting to be part of this growing movement.
What to begin with?
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