Dior Eau Sauvage Parfum Commercial Song I'm A Man by Black Strobe.

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Very interesting commercial for perfume by Dior. I heard this scene is extracts from the original movie " La Piscine":. I'm so sorry. I don't know well. If you know well this movie "La Piscine", Tell me more, please. Anyway, Very gorgeous and elegant style for commercial by Dior. In addition, the perfume bottle looks very attractive for me.


Dior: Eau Sauvage Parfum Commercial
Song: I'm A Man by Black Strobe

Discover the new Eau Sauvage Parfum movie. Images from "La Piscine", the cult French film, provide the backdrop to a nocturnal, torrid and sensual game. and Christian Dior Alain Delon 2011 Commercial

A song that played in this commercial is "I'm A Man" by France electroclash group Black Strobe, which came out on 2007. This songs is soundtrack of "RocknRolla (2008 Movie)". And The original was done by Bo Diddley. Open iTunes to buy this music video.


Song: I'm A Man by Black Strobe (Cover version)
Release: 2007
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Song: I'm A Man by Bo Diddley (Original version)
Released: April 1955
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Little Gloria Vanderbilt Perfume Commercial Song Don't by Doris.

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Very lovely commercial it is, There is a pretty girl with a fragrance for women. More, the place at this commercial is very nice. The pink room is very nice for me. If you were women, you should want that one, too. In addition, the fragrance bottle is very nice, too. Plus,I think the song for this commercial is very nice matching for fragrance by Vanderbilt. Very nice and special thing for this commercial.


Little Gloria: Vanderbilt Perfume Commercial
Song: Don't by Doris
Model: Charlie Newman (English model)

A song that played in this commercial is "Don't" by Swedish rock and pop singer Doris, which came out on January 1, 1970. and it is her debut album "Did You Give The World Some Love Today, Baby?". You can download the song from Amazon or iTunes.


Song: Don't by Doris
Release: January 1, 1970 (From the Album Did You Give The World Some Love Today, Baby?)
Buy the song on Amazon or iTunes here.
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Volvo 2.0 Creaminal Commercial Song I've Got That Tune by Chinese Man.

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What happened there? I think this commercial shows us the planning special Party. More, the situation keeps going interesting. More, Someone has lost the key by Volvo. But, He never found the his key. Later, A man helped him. He has knew his key. Very nice and interesting story. In addition, the song for this commercial is very rhythmical and exciting for me. Very very nice and good tasty for music that I think.


Volvo 2.0: Creaminal Commercial
Song: I've Got That Tune by Chinese Man

A song that played in this commercial is "I've Got That Tune" by French hip-hop collective Chinese Man, which came out on January 9, 2007. You can download the song from Amazon or iTunes.


Song: I've Got That Tune by Chinese Man
Release: January 9, 2007 (From the Album The Groove Sessions)
Buy the song on Amazon or iTunes here.
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Stefica's portrait

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I shot the beauttiful Stefica Nicol Bikes in my studio, she has designed an app which is available for download on the iTunes app store. It's called Shop it secondhand and it's designed to point you in the direction of all the second hand treasures and collectables that you can discover when visiting a new city.
Stefica wanted a modern vintage feel to her portraits to match her app, what a gorgeous gal!

(Review) Hendrick's Gin 88 proof

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Mystique: 1-10 points
Score: 9 Nifty bottle, Interesting reputation

Color: 1-10 points
Score: 10 I think Gin and Vodka are cheating here

Scent: 1-10 points
Score: 9 light juniper botanicals, also orange, coriander, fresh scent

Initial impression: 1-10 points
Score: 10 so far seems quite excellent

Mouthfeel: 1-10 points
Score: 9 thicker than regular gin then disappears

Taste: 1-10 x 4 points
Score: 36 pepper, cucumber, orange, lemon, rose, clean taste, fast burn then gone

Raw Score: 83 points

Bonus: Value 1-10 points
Score: 9 $34 a bottle, right in line with other premium gins

Total Score: 92 points

An interesting gin. I could really leave it at that and do it justice, but It doesn't really tell you about it now does it. This gin is like one of your friends relationships when you're wondering how that happened and they say well it's complicated and leave it at that. As if you're some 6 yr old that won't understand grown up things. Although the description will fit I'm not about to treat you that way. Hendrick's Gin doesn't think you should be treated that way either and they're pleased to tell you all about this gin of theirs and why it's different. The website is rather amusing and looks like a Terry Gilliam segment of Monty Python's Flying Circus. Hendrick's is a Scottish gin. Hell you say? No Really it is. It's a pleasant, smooth gin that's not too juniper and has an interesting aftertaste. I came to learn while drinking Hendrick's that my tongue associates cucumbers with salt. That's the big difference, a very slight taste of cool cucumbers. I kept thinking it was a salty flavor, but there's no salt in it. Hence my discovery. It's not cucumber infused and doesn't taste like cucumbers, it's very slight and you might miss it. If you make it in a gin and tonic with a cucumber slice it becomes more prevalent. It and the rose petal aroma are very, very, ethereal. You only notice them like a ghost walked into the room. What was that! A strange encounter. You will not mistake this for something else. It's flavor is Gin. Juniper and Botanicals. If you like Tanq 10 or Bombay Sapphire this is worth a try. A light almost refreshing gin that has become my top shelf favorite.

Stefica's portrait

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I shot the beauttiful Stefica Nicol Bikes in my studio, she has designed an app which is available for download on the iTunes app store. It's called Shop it secondhand and it's designed to point you in the direction of all the second hand treasures and collectables that you can discover when visiting a new city.
Stefica wanted a modern vintage feel to her portraits to match her app, what a gorgeous gal!

Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey

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• In a surge of innovation that hasn't been seen around Lynchburg, TN, in a long time, the Jack Daniel Distillery has put out its second new product in a month, this one following its line of ready-to-drink versions of infused Jack whiskey.

What do you call an alcoholic beverage that is cold, warm and hot stuff all at the same time? You got it.

This new product from the Jack Daniel Distillery that just this week is being rolled out in various U.S. markets should become a quick hit, especially with women and the younger male-female demographic that has shown by their purchasing choices in recent years that they like a robust drink with a sweet component.

There is no coyness about what is in this bottle. It's the standard JD Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey with a touch of a proprietary honey liqueur. It comes in at 35% alcohol by volume, which means 70 proof compared to the usual JD 80 proof.

The makers suggest drinking it straight and cold. I can see why. Following that suggestion, I tried it while expecting the usual too-sweet product that seems to happen so often when whiskey and fruit or honey are combined. This, however, was a very pleasant surprise.

Notes of caramel, charcoal and honeysuckle immediately came through on the nose, followed by a warm rush of the smoothest Jack I've had, thanks to the honey liqueur. The honey, vanilla and oak coated the tongue, and finished warmly and fragrantly.

Jack has a winner here.

Suggested retail price: $22 for the 750ml bottle. It also comes in 50 ml, 375 ml and one-liter sizes.

Go to Dowd's Spirits Notebook.

Karlsson's Gold Vodka

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• Peter Ekelund was behind the creation of a potato vodka in the Cape Bjäre  region of southern Sweden. He had been instrumental in the launch of Absolut a quarter-century earlier, but making a potato vodka revived a style that had been prevalent in Sweden until the late 1970s when all distillers converted to grain bases. Ekelund enlisted retired Absolut master blender Börje Karlsson to help work out the new recipe. This is the result.
The distillers at Karlsson's say their vodka is "crafted from virgin Swedish potatoes." That's comforting, because I'd be thrown off if I had to sample a potato with no morals. (Actually, a "virgin" potato is one on which the skin has yet to form.)

Potato vodkas are, in my view, the best of the breed even though there are many competitors since vodka can be made from any organic matter containing starch or sugar. This particular entry, made at the  Gripsholms Distillery near Stockholm, uses seven different potato varieties in a sour mash method similar to the one used to make bourbon.

Karlsson's is a single distillation and unfiltered, differentiating it from those vodkas that have been purified to a fare-the-well, losing a lot of character in the process. It rests for just 24 hours after distillation, then is sent right to the bottling facility.

I tried it in the obligatory martini, to good results, but found that sipping it straight from the freezer was the best way to enjoy its bold characteristics -- a pleasant amount of heat, a creamy texture and full, round flavor on the tongue.

Suggested retail price: $39.99 for the 750ml bottle.

Go to Dowd's Spirits Notebook.

George Washington's Aged Rye Whiskey

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Photo by Bill Dowd

• The rebuilt distillery at George Washington's home in Mount Vernon, VA, had its grand opening in 2007. Since then, everything distillers have made there has been a hit. For the most part, the uniqueness of the operation has created the demand for its output among collectors. And that was unaged whiskey, the same way it was sold in Washington's day when he was the young nation's top distiller.

It will be interesting to see how fast the 2-year-old George Washington Aged Rye Whiskey will go when the limited edition goes on sale at Mount Vernon on October 22.

The first such bottles, Nos. 1 and 1, went for $12,000 at auction Wednesday night during the anual gala there sponsored by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS). The event raised a total of $214,000 for Mount Vernon.

I was fortunate to have a sampling of the aged rye earlier in the day. A distinctive nose, with virtually no alcoholic heat, enticed me to quickly go further. This is a nice rye, not yet in the class of a Michter's or a Sazerac, but made nicely under master distiller Dave Pickerell, formerly of Maker's Mark and now consultant to numerous micro-distillers.

The tang of the rye base is evident, and notes of citrus, leather and perhaps a touch of cardamom are layered, a pleasant surprise from such a relatively young spirit. A tip of the hat to Pickerell and company, working with the only operating 18th Century-style equipment in the nation.

Retail Price: Better get yourself or a surrogate to Mount Vernon early on opening sales day. Just 300 limited-edition bottles will be sold for $185 each beginning at 10 a.m. that Saturday. Proceeds will go toward upkeep and operation of the Mount Vernon Estate, Museum & Gardens.

---

Go here for "Recreating the past at Mount Vernon distillery."

---

Go to Dowd's Spirits Notebook.

Woodford Master's Collection Rare Ryes

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• For its sixth annual release in its Master's Collection, Woodford Reserve has created a change of pace with a pair of 375ml bottles of rye -- one aged in a used, charred cask, the other in new wood.
Woodford master distiller Chris Morris hates being predictable. Thus, the "Rare Rye" version of his Master's Collection, to be released sometime in November.

The two are a triple distilled rye bottled at 92.4 proof. I obtained samples of both and evaluate them side-by-side, as Morris suggests doing.

The New Cask Rye has an enticing aroma, heavy on the brown sugar caramel with a hint of spice. On the tongue, both elements expand to go along with a noticeable heat one might expect from being matured in new wood. The finish is lingering, spicy and smooth.

The Aged Cask Rye has, surprisingly, a much more restrained nose and lighter color -- both more of a lemon honey than the pale brown and brown sugar, respectively, of its companion. On the tongue, there is a distinct tarry edge before the semi-sweet chocolate, thyme and burnt sugar notes kick in. A long finish, smooth to the very end.

To be frank, I'm not wild about the execution of either, but like elements of both.

Suggested retail price: $99.99 for the two 375ml bottle.

Go to Dowd's Spirits Notebook.

Little Gloria Vanderbilt Perfume Commercial Song Don't by Doris.

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Very lovely commercial it is, There is a pretty girl with a fragrance for women. More, the place at this commercial is very nice. The pink room is very nice for me. If you were women, you should want that one, too. In addition, the fragrance bottle is very nice, too. Plus,I think the song for this commercial is very nice matching for fragrance by Vanderbilt. Very nice and special thing for this commercial.


Little Gloria: Vanderbilt Perfume Commercial
Song: Don't by Doris
Model: Charlie Newman (English model)

A song that played in this commercial is "Don't" by Swedish rock and pop singer Doris, which came out on January 1, 1970. and it is her debut album "Did You Give The World Some Love Today, Baby?". You can download the song from Amazon or iTunes.


Song: Don't by Doris
Release: January 1, 1970 (From the Album Did You Give The World Some Love Today, Baby?)
Buy the song on Amazon or iTunes here.
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Volvo 2.0 Creaminal Commercial Song I've Got That Tune by Chinese Man.

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What happened there? I think this commercial shows us the planning special Party. More, the situation keeps going interesting. More, Someone has lost the key by Volvo. But, He never found the his key. Later, A man helped him. He has knew his key. Very nice and interesting story. In addition, the song for this commercial is very rhythmical and exciting for me. Very very nice and good tasty for music that I think.


Volvo 2.0: Creaminal Commercial
Song: I've Got That Tune by Chinese Man

A song that played in this commercial is "I've Got That Tune" by French hip-hop collective Chinese Man, which came out on January 9, 2007. You can download the song from Amazon or iTunes.


Song: I've Got That Tune by Chinese Man
Release: January 9, 2007 (From the Album The Groove Sessions)
Buy the song on Amazon or iTunes here.
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(Review) Hendrick's Gin 88 proof

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Mystique: 1-10 points
Score: 9 Nifty bottle, Interesting reputation

Color: 1-10 points
Score: 10 I think Gin and Vodka are cheating here

Scent: 1-10 points
Score: 9 light juniper botanicals, also orange, coriander, fresh scent

Initial impression: 1-10 points
Score: 10 so far seems quite excellent

Mouthfeel: 1-10 points
Score: 9 thicker than regular gin then disappears

Taste: 1-10 x 4 points
Score: 36 pepper, cucumber, orange, lemon, rose, clean taste, fast burn then gone

Raw Score: 83 points

Bonus: Value 1-10 points
Score: 9 $34 a bottle, right in line with other premium gins

Total Score: 92 points

An interesting gin. I could really leave it at that and do it justice, but It doesn't really tell you about it now does it. This gin is like one of your friends relationships when you're wondering how that happened and they say well it's complicated and leave it at that. As if you're some 6 yr old that won't understand grown up things. Although the description will fit I'm not about to treat you that way. Hendrick's Gin doesn't think you should be treated that way either and they're pleased to tell you all about this gin of theirs and why it's different. The website is rather amusing and looks like a Terry Gilliam segment of Monty Python's Flying Circus. Hendrick's is a Scottish gin. Hell you say? No Really it is. It's a pleasant, smooth gin that's not too juniper and has an interesting aftertaste. I came to learn while drinking Hendrick's that my tongue associates cucumbers with salt. That's the big difference, a very slight taste of cool cucumbers. I kept thinking it was a salty flavor, but there's no salt in it. Hence my discovery. It's not cucumber infused and doesn't taste like cucumbers, it's very slight and you might miss it. If you make it in a gin and tonic with a cucumber slice it becomes more prevalent. It and the rose petal aroma are very, very, ethereal. You only notice them like a ghost walked into the room. What was that! A strange encounter. You will not mistake this for something else. It's flavor is Gin. Juniper and Botanicals. If you like Tanq 10 or Bombay Sapphire this is worth a try. A light almost refreshing gin that has become my top shelf favorite.

The Cave Man's Pulled Pork

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HUGE SHOCK ALERT! My hubs made dinner tonight. I honestly have to say this is the second dinner he has ever made since the history of us that doesn't have to do with breakfast food. On a mission, he made the easiest slow cooker pulled pork. It came out moist with a little kick to it. De-lish!


Here's the Man-cipe:
1/8 teaspoon chipotle powder1/4 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 teaspoon coriander3/4 teaspoon sea salt1 teaspoon cumin1 Tablespoon chili powder1 teaspoon onion powderDash of pepper
2 lb pork roast or tenderloin (no need to remove the extra fat it causes more flavor)
1 onion (nothing pretty just chopped)Cut up your onion and place in the bottom of the slow cooker. Mix all your dry ingredients together in a bowl then add to your pork by giving it a deep massage. Get aggressive...its ok go ahead! Place that on top of the onions. No need to add any liquids (the pork and onions produce just enough liquid) Cook on low for about 5 hours. Its ready when the pork shreds easily. Shred it up and place back in the slow cooker to soak up the juices. Then serve it up when your ready. This shredded pork tastes amazing with some homestyle coleslaw. Happy eating! 

Valentine's is in the air

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I decided to send both my daughter and my hubs off to school and work tomorrow with some sweet treats in hand to celebrate Valentine's day. I of course found some amazing ideas on pinterest so I wanted to blog about my experiences with each recipe/craft.


Lets start off with the M&M Samoa Blondies found here:
http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2012/01/valentine-m-samoa-blondies-recipe.html

These were super easy to make and DELECTABLE! I followed the recipe to the T. And the only issue that I had (maybe because it's my love hate relationship with my Korean oven) was that the tops of the M&M's burnt a little so I had to take the one's on the top off. Hence why no picture of my own (they did not turn out as pretty as these). I would suggest if you do bake these to put some foil over the top so they don't burn. This is also an easy recipe to have the kiddos help with. So out of 10 I give this recipe a 9. This is a keeper in my recipe stach :)



This one is called Two Ingredient Strawberry fudge:
http://cookiesandcups.com/strawberry-2-ingredient-fudge/
This recipe was super easy. I put the white chocolate chips in the microwave (just keep an eye on them so they don't over cook) and then stirred in the strawberry icing and placed in an 8x8" pan that had parchment paper placed inside. EASY EASY. This recipe is also from the site as well because I don't like how my fudge did not hold up. This recipe is a bit of a mess so I would suggest 'lil eyes can watch just not touch. As far as suggestions go with the recipe: Put the fudge in the freezer for a fair amount of time before you cut into them. It breaks really easy and when you handle it for to long (even with it being in the freezer before hand) it starts to get sticky. So how do I rate this? Well, I am not a huge fan of strawberry icing so I was not keen on the taste. The texture was also a bit off for fudge. It was too soft and creamy. Just think in between icing and fudge. However, I am a fan of how quick and easy it was. I will be making this again BUT next time I may try milk chocolate chips and the german chocolate icing, or white chocolate chips with dark chocolate icing. The ideas and flavors are ENDLESS with this recipe so this too will be a keeper (just not the strawberry one). I give this a 7 out of 10.

My daughter's actual valentine's gifts 

I love bear hugs and so does my daughter. This year we decided together that the above link was appropriate for this valentine's exchange for her class. I tried to keep the whole idea of what the link did but I did feel that Gummi Bears and Teddy Grahams were to much "bear" and not enough "hugs" so I kept the Teddy Grahams and ditched the Gummi Bears (sorry hope no hard feelings lil bears) So what did this mama do? I threw in some hershey hugs. So there you got it you have "BEAR HUGS". I am actually really happy with how it came out. I don't think the picture to the right does it justice. And your probably wondering how does a coffee mug fit into the equation of bear hugs. That is for her teacher. It is a coffee mug that has a top on it and I CRAMMED that puppy full of Chocolates. On her label it reads "You're A Sweet Treat". I really like how I coordinated the little treat baggies and the coffee mug. Honestly, that was not on purpose I grabbed these items at two different occasions. Oh well I am totally NOT complaining. So this idea for me deserves a 10 out of 10. Why? Well, what kid is not going to like chocolate and teddy grahams?

This is where I got my idea for my daughter's valentines for her class: http://familyfun.go.com/valentines-day/valentines-day-cards/bear-your-heart-675032/

Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey

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• In a surge of innovation that hasn't been seen around Lynchburg, TN, in a long time, the Jack Daniel Distillery has put out its second new product in a month, this one following its line of ready-to-drink versions of infused Jack whiskey.

What do you call an alcoholic beverage that is cold, warm and hot stuff all at the same time? You got it.

This new product from the Jack Daniel Distillery that just this week is being rolled out in various U.S. markets should become a quick hit, especially with women and the younger male-female demographic that has shown by their purchasing choices in recent years that they like a robust drink with a sweet component.

There is no coyness about what is in this bottle. It's the standard JD Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey with a touch of a proprietary honey liqueur. It comes in at 35% alcohol by volume, which means 70 proof compared to the usual JD 80 proof.

The makers suggest drinking it straight and cold. I can see why. Following that suggestion, I tried it while expecting the usual too-sweet product that seems to happen so often when whiskey and fruit or honey are combined. This, however, was a very pleasant surprise.

Notes of caramel, charcoal and honeysuckle immediately came through on the nose, followed by a warm rush of the smoothest Jack I've had, thanks to the honey liqueur. The honey, vanilla and oak coated the tongue, and finished warmly and fragrantly.

Jack has a winner here.

Suggested retail price: $22 for the 750ml bottle. It also comes in 50 ml, 375 ml and one-liter sizes.

Go to Dowd's Spirits Notebook.

Karlsson's Gold Vodka

To contact us Click HERE
• Peter Ekelund was behind the creation of a potato vodka in the Cape Bjäre  region of southern Sweden. He had been instrumental in the launch of Absolut a quarter-century earlier, but making a potato vodka revived a style that had been prevalent in Sweden until the late 1970s when all distillers converted to grain bases. Ekelund enlisted retired Absolut master blender Börje Karlsson to help work out the new recipe. This is the result.
The distillers at Karlsson's say their vodka is "crafted from virgin Swedish potatoes." That's comforting, because I'd be thrown off if I had to sample a potato with no morals. (Actually, a "virgin" potato is one on which the skin has yet to form.)

Potato vodkas are, in my view, the best of the breed even though there are many competitors since vodka can be made from any organic matter containing starch or sugar. This particular entry, made at the  Gripsholms Distillery near Stockholm, uses seven different potato varieties in a sour mash method similar to the one used to make bourbon.

Karlsson's is a single distillation and unfiltered, differentiating it from those vodkas that have been purified to a fare-the-well, losing a lot of character in the process. It rests for just 24 hours after distillation, then is sent right to the bottling facility.

I tried it in the obligatory martini, to good results, but found that sipping it straight from the freezer was the best way to enjoy its bold characteristics -- a pleasant amount of heat, a creamy texture and full, round flavor on the tongue.

Suggested retail price: $39.99 for the 750ml bottle.

Go to Dowd's Spirits Notebook.

George Washington's Aged Rye Whiskey

To contact us Click HERE

Photo by Bill Dowd

• The rebuilt distillery at George Washington's home in Mount Vernon, VA, had its grand opening in 2007. Since then, everything distillers have made there has been a hit. For the most part, the uniqueness of the operation has created the demand for its output among collectors. And that was unaged whiskey, the same way it was sold in Washington's day when he was the young nation's top distiller.

It will be interesting to see how fast the 2-year-old George Washington Aged Rye Whiskey will go when the limited edition goes on sale at Mount Vernon on October 22.

The first such bottles, Nos. 1 and 1, went for $12,000 at auction Wednesday night during the anual gala there sponsored by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS). The event raised a total of $214,000 for Mount Vernon.

I was fortunate to have a sampling of the aged rye earlier in the day. A distinctive nose, with virtually no alcoholic heat, enticed me to quickly go further. This is a nice rye, not yet in the class of a Michter's or a Sazerac, but made nicely under master distiller Dave Pickerell, formerly of Maker's Mark and now consultant to numerous micro-distillers.

The tang of the rye base is evident, and notes of citrus, leather and perhaps a touch of cardamom are layered, a pleasant surprise from such a relatively young spirit. A tip of the hat to Pickerell and company, working with the only operating 18th Century-style equipment in the nation.

Retail Price: Better get yourself or a surrogate to Mount Vernon early on opening sales day. Just 300 limited-edition bottles will be sold for $185 each beginning at 10 a.m. that Saturday. Proceeds will go toward upkeep and operation of the Mount Vernon Estate, Museum & Gardens.

---

Go here for "Recreating the past at Mount Vernon distillery."

---

Go to Dowd's Spirits Notebook.

Woodford Master's Collection Rare Ryes

To contact us Click HERE
• For its sixth annual release in its Master's Collection, Woodford Reserve has created a change of pace with a pair of 375ml bottles of rye -- one aged in a used, charred cask, the other in new wood.
Woodford master distiller Chris Morris hates being predictable. Thus, the "Rare Rye" version of his Master's Collection, to be released sometime in November.

The two are a triple distilled rye bottled at 92.4 proof. I obtained samples of both and evaluate them side-by-side, as Morris suggests doing.

The New Cask Rye has an enticing aroma, heavy on the brown sugar caramel with a hint of spice. On the tongue, both elements expand to go along with a noticeable heat one might expect from being matured in new wood. The finish is lingering, spicy and smooth.

The Aged Cask Rye has, surprisingly, a much more restrained nose and lighter color -- both more of a lemon honey than the pale brown and brown sugar, respectively, of its companion. On the tongue, there is a distinct tarry edge before the semi-sweet chocolate, thyme and burnt sugar notes kick in. A long finish, smooth to the very end.

To be frank, I'm not wild about the execution of either, but like elements of both.

Suggested retail price: $99.99 for the two 375ml bottle.

Go to Dowd's Spirits Notebook.

Stefica's portrait

To contact us Click HERE
I shot the beauttiful Stefica Nicol Bikes in my studio, she has designed an app which is available for download on the iTunes app store. It's called Shop it secondhand and it's designed to point you in the direction of all the second hand treasures and collectables that you can discover when visiting a new city.
Stefica wanted a modern vintage feel to her portraits to match her app, what a gorgeous gal!

Volvo 2.0 Creaminal Commercial Song I've Got That Tune by Chinese Man.

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What happened there? I think this commercial shows us the planning special Party. More, the situation keeps going interesting. More, Someone has lost the key by Volvo. But, He never found the his key. Later, A man helped him. He has knew his key. Very nice and interesting story. In addition, the song for this commercial is very rhythmical and exciting for me. Very very nice and good tasty for music that I think.


Volvo 2.0: Creaminal Commercial
Song: I've Got That Tune by Chinese Man

A song that played in this commercial is "I've Got That Tune" by French hip-hop collective Chinese Man, which came out on January 9, 2007. You can download the song from Amazon or iTunes.


Song: I've Got That Tune by Chinese Man
Release: January 9, 2007 (From the Album The Groove Sessions)
Buy the song on Amazon or iTunes here.
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The Cave Man's Pulled Pork

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HUGE SHOCK ALERT! My hubs made dinner tonight. I honestly have to say this is the second dinner he has ever made since the history of us that doesn't have to do with breakfast food. On a mission, he made the easiest slow cooker pulled pork. It came out moist with a little kick to it. De-lish!


Here's the Man-cipe:
1/8 teaspoon chipotle powder1/4 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 teaspoon coriander3/4 teaspoon sea salt1 teaspoon cumin1 Tablespoon chili powder1 teaspoon onion powderDash of pepper
2 lb pork roast or tenderloin (no need to remove the extra fat it causes more flavor)
1 onion (nothing pretty just chopped)Cut up your onion and place in the bottom of the slow cooker. Mix all your dry ingredients together in a bowl then add to your pork by giving it a deep massage. Get aggressive...its ok go ahead! Place that on top of the onions. No need to add any liquids (the pork and onions produce just enough liquid) Cook on low for about 5 hours. Its ready when the pork shreds easily. Shred it up and place back in the slow cooker to soak up the juices. Then serve it up when your ready. This shredded pork tastes amazing with some homestyle coleslaw. Happy eating! 

Valentine's is in the air

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I decided to send both my daughter and my hubs off to school and work tomorrow with some sweet treats in hand to celebrate Valentine's day. I of course found some amazing ideas on pinterest so I wanted to blog about my experiences with each recipe/craft.


Lets start off with the M&M Samoa Blondies found here:
http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2012/01/valentine-m-samoa-blondies-recipe.html

These were super easy to make and DELECTABLE! I followed the recipe to the T. And the only issue that I had (maybe because it's my love hate relationship with my Korean oven) was that the tops of the M&M's burnt a little so I had to take the one's on the top off. Hence why no picture of my own (they did not turn out as pretty as these). I would suggest if you do bake these to put some foil over the top so they don't burn. This is also an easy recipe to have the kiddos help with. So out of 10 I give this recipe a 9. This is a keeper in my recipe stach :)



This one is called Two Ingredient Strawberry fudge:
http://cookiesandcups.com/strawberry-2-ingredient-fudge/
This recipe was super easy. I put the white chocolate chips in the microwave (just keep an eye on them so they don't over cook) and then stirred in the strawberry icing and placed in an 8x8" pan that had parchment paper placed inside. EASY EASY. This recipe is also from the site as well because I don't like how my fudge did not hold up. This recipe is a bit of a mess so I would suggest 'lil eyes can watch just not touch. As far as suggestions go with the recipe: Put the fudge in the freezer for a fair amount of time before you cut into them. It breaks really easy and when you handle it for to long (even with it being in the freezer before hand) it starts to get sticky. So how do I rate this? Well, I am not a huge fan of strawberry icing so I was not keen on the taste. The texture was also a bit off for fudge. It was too soft and creamy. Just think in between icing and fudge. However, I am a fan of how quick and easy it was. I will be making this again BUT next time I may try milk chocolate chips and the german chocolate icing, or white chocolate chips with dark chocolate icing. The ideas and flavors are ENDLESS with this recipe so this too will be a keeper (just not the strawberry one). I give this a 7 out of 10.

My daughter's actual valentine's gifts 

I love bear hugs and so does my daughter. This year we decided together that the above link was appropriate for this valentine's exchange for her class. I tried to keep the whole idea of what the link did but I did feel that Gummi Bears and Teddy Grahams were to much "bear" and not enough "hugs" so I kept the Teddy Grahams and ditched the Gummi Bears (sorry hope no hard feelings lil bears) So what did this mama do? I threw in some hershey hugs. So there you got it you have "BEAR HUGS". I am actually really happy with how it came out. I don't think the picture to the right does it justice. And your probably wondering how does a coffee mug fit into the equation of bear hugs. That is for her teacher. It is a coffee mug that has a top on it and I CRAMMED that puppy full of Chocolates. On her label it reads "You're A Sweet Treat". I really like how I coordinated the little treat baggies and the coffee mug. Honestly, that was not on purpose I grabbed these items at two different occasions. Oh well I am totally NOT complaining. So this idea for me deserves a 10 out of 10. Why? Well, what kid is not going to like chocolate and teddy grahams?

This is where I got my idea for my daughter's valentines for her class: http://familyfun.go.com/valentines-day/valentines-day-cards/bear-your-heart-675032/

(Review) Hendrick's Gin 88 proof

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Mystique: 1-10 points
Score: 9 Nifty bottle, Interesting reputation

Color: 1-10 points
Score: 10 I think Gin and Vodka are cheating here

Scent: 1-10 points
Score: 9 light juniper botanicals, also orange, coriander, fresh scent

Initial impression: 1-10 points
Score: 10 so far seems quite excellent

Mouthfeel: 1-10 points
Score: 9 thicker than regular gin then disappears

Taste: 1-10 x 4 points
Score: 36 pepper, cucumber, orange, lemon, rose, clean taste, fast burn then gone

Raw Score: 83 points

Bonus: Value 1-10 points
Score: 9 $34 a bottle, right in line with other premium gins

Total Score: 92 points

An interesting gin. I could really leave it at that and do it justice, but It doesn't really tell you about it now does it. This gin is like one of your friends relationships when you're wondering how that happened and they say well it's complicated and leave it at that. As if you're some 6 yr old that won't understand grown up things. Although the description will fit I'm not about to treat you that way. Hendrick's Gin doesn't think you should be treated that way either and they're pleased to tell you all about this gin of theirs and why it's different. The website is rather amusing and looks like a Terry Gilliam segment of Monty Python's Flying Circus. Hendrick's is a Scottish gin. Hell you say? No Really it is. It's a pleasant, smooth gin that's not too juniper and has an interesting aftertaste. I came to learn while drinking Hendrick's that my tongue associates cucumbers with salt. That's the big difference, a very slight taste of cool cucumbers. I kept thinking it was a salty flavor, but there's no salt in it. Hence my discovery. It's not cucumber infused and doesn't taste like cucumbers, it's very slight and you might miss it. If you make it in a gin and tonic with a cucumber slice it becomes more prevalent. It and the rose petal aroma are very, very, ethereal. You only notice them like a ghost walked into the room. What was that! A strange encounter. You will not mistake this for something else. It's flavor is Gin. Juniper and Botanicals. If you like Tanq 10 or Bombay Sapphire this is worth a try. A light almost refreshing gin that has become my top shelf favorite.

Stefica's portrait

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I shot the beauttiful Stefica Nicol Bikes in my studio, she has designed an app which is available for download on the iTunes app store. It's called Shop it secondhand and it's designed to point you in the direction of all the second hand treasures and collectables that you can discover when visiting a new city.
Stefica wanted a modern vintage feel to her portraits to match her app, what a gorgeous gal!

Valentine's is in the air

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I decided to send both my daughter and my hubs off to school and work tomorrow with some sweet treats in hand to celebrate Valentine's day. I of course found some amazing ideas on pinterest so I wanted to blog about my experiences with each recipe/craft.


Lets start off with the M&M Samoa Blondies found here:
http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2012/01/valentine-m-samoa-blondies-recipe.html

These were super easy to make and DELECTABLE! I followed the recipe to the T. And the only issue that I had (maybe because it's my love hate relationship with my Korean oven) was that the tops of the M&M's burnt a little so I had to take the one's on the top off. Hence why no picture of my own (they did not turn out as pretty as these). I would suggest if you do bake these to put some foil over the top so they don't burn. This is also an easy recipe to have the kiddos help with. So out of 10 I give this recipe a 9. This is a keeper in my recipe stach :)



This one is called Two Ingredient Strawberry fudge:
http://cookiesandcups.com/strawberry-2-ingredient-fudge/
This recipe was super easy. I put the white chocolate chips in the microwave (just keep an eye on them so they don't over cook) and then stirred in the strawberry icing and placed in an 8x8" pan that had parchment paper placed inside. EASY EASY. This recipe is also from the site as well because I don't like how my fudge did not hold up. This recipe is a bit of a mess so I would suggest 'lil eyes can watch just not touch. As far as suggestions go with the recipe: Put the fudge in the freezer for a fair amount of time before you cut into them. It breaks really easy and when you handle it for to long (even with it being in the freezer before hand) it starts to get sticky. So how do I rate this? Well, I am not a huge fan of strawberry icing so I was not keen on the taste. The texture was also a bit off for fudge. It was too soft and creamy. Just think in between icing and fudge. However, I am a fan of how quick and easy it was. I will be making this again BUT next time I may try milk chocolate chips and the german chocolate icing, or white chocolate chips with dark chocolate icing. The ideas and flavors are ENDLESS with this recipe so this too will be a keeper (just not the strawberry one). I give this a 7 out of 10.

My daughter's actual valentine's gifts 

I love bear hugs and so does my daughter. This year we decided together that the above link was appropriate for this valentine's exchange for her class. I tried to keep the whole idea of what the link did but I did feel that Gummi Bears and Teddy Grahams were to much "bear" and not enough "hugs" so I kept the Teddy Grahams and ditched the Gummi Bears (sorry hope no hard feelings lil bears) So what did this mama do? I threw in some hershey hugs. So there you got it you have "BEAR HUGS". I am actually really happy with how it came out. I don't think the picture to the right does it justice. And your probably wondering how does a coffee mug fit into the equation of bear hugs. That is for her teacher. It is a coffee mug that has a top on it and I CRAMMED that puppy full of Chocolates. On her label it reads "You're A Sweet Treat". I really like how I coordinated the little treat baggies and the coffee mug. Honestly, that was not on purpose I grabbed these items at two different occasions. Oh well I am totally NOT complaining. So this idea for me deserves a 10 out of 10. Why? Well, what kid is not going to like chocolate and teddy grahams?

This is where I got my idea for my daughter's valentines for her class: http://familyfun.go.com/valentines-day/valentines-day-cards/bear-your-heart-675032/

Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey

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• In a surge of innovation that hasn't been seen around Lynchburg, TN, in a long time, the Jack Daniel Distillery has put out its second new product in a month, this one following its line of ready-to-drink versions of infused Jack whiskey.

What do you call an alcoholic beverage that is cold, warm and hot stuff all at the same time? You got it.

This new product from the Jack Daniel Distillery that just this week is being rolled out in various U.S. markets should become a quick hit, especially with women and the younger male-female demographic that has shown by their purchasing choices in recent years that they like a robust drink with a sweet component.

There is no coyness about what is in this bottle. It's the standard JD Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey with a touch of a proprietary honey liqueur. It comes in at 35% alcohol by volume, which means 70 proof compared to the usual JD 80 proof.

The makers suggest drinking it straight and cold. I can see why. Following that suggestion, I tried it while expecting the usual too-sweet product that seems to happen so often when whiskey and fruit or honey are combined. This, however, was a very pleasant surprise.

Notes of caramel, charcoal and honeysuckle immediately came through on the nose, followed by a warm rush of the smoothest Jack I've had, thanks to the honey liqueur. The honey, vanilla and oak coated the tongue, and finished warmly and fragrantly.

Jack has a winner here.

Suggested retail price: $22 for the 750ml bottle. It also comes in 50 ml, 375 ml and one-liter sizes.

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Karlsson's Gold Vodka

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• Peter Ekelund was behind the creation of a potato vodka in the Cape Bjäre  region of southern Sweden. He had been instrumental in the launch of Absolut a quarter-century earlier, but making a potato vodka revived a style that had been prevalent in Sweden until the late 1970s when all distillers converted to grain bases. Ekelund enlisted retired Absolut master blender Börje Karlsson to help work out the new recipe. This is the result.
The distillers at Karlsson's say their vodka is "crafted from virgin Swedish potatoes." That's comforting, because I'd be thrown off if I had to sample a potato with no morals. (Actually, a "virgin" potato is one on which the skin has yet to form.)

Potato vodkas are, in my view, the best of the breed even though there are many competitors since vodka can be made from any organic matter containing starch or sugar. This particular entry, made at the  Gripsholms Distillery near Stockholm, uses seven different potato varieties in a sour mash method similar to the one used to make bourbon.

Karlsson's is a single distillation and unfiltered, differentiating it from those vodkas that have been purified to a fare-the-well, losing a lot of character in the process. It rests for just 24 hours after distillation, then is sent right to the bottling facility.

I tried it in the obligatory martini, to good results, but found that sipping it straight from the freezer was the best way to enjoy its bold characteristics -- a pleasant amount of heat, a creamy texture and full, round flavor on the tongue.

Suggested retail price: $39.99 for the 750ml bottle.

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George Washington's Aged Rye Whiskey

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• The rebuilt distillery at George Washington's home in Mount Vernon, VA, had its grand opening in 2007. Since then, everything distillers have made there has been a hit. For the most part, the uniqueness of the operation has created the demand for its output among collectors. And that was unaged whiskey, the same way it was sold in Washington's day when he was the young nation's top distiller.

It will be interesting to see how fast the 2-year-old George Washington Aged Rye Whiskey will go when the limited edition goes on sale at Mount Vernon on October 22.

The first such bottles, Nos. 1 and 1, went for $12,000 at auction Wednesday night during the anual gala there sponsored by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS). The event raised a total of $214,000 for Mount Vernon.

I was fortunate to have a sampling of the aged rye earlier in the day. A distinctive nose, with virtually no alcoholic heat, enticed me to quickly go further. This is a nice rye, not yet in the class of a Michter's or a Sazerac, but made nicely under master distiller Dave Pickerell, formerly of Maker's Mark and now consultant to numerous micro-distillers.

The tang of the rye base is evident, and notes of citrus, leather and perhaps a touch of cardamom are layered, a pleasant surprise from such a relatively young spirit. A tip of the hat to Pickerell and company, working with the only operating 18th Century-style equipment in the nation.

Retail Price: Better get yourself or a surrogate to Mount Vernon early on opening sales day. Just 300 limited-edition bottles will be sold for $185 each beginning at 10 a.m. that Saturday. Proceeds will go toward upkeep and operation of the Mount Vernon Estate, Museum & Gardens.

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Go here for "Recreating the past at Mount Vernon distillery."

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Woodford Master's Collection Rare Ryes

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• For its sixth annual release in its Master's Collection, Woodford Reserve has created a change of pace with a pair of 375ml bottles of rye -- one aged in a used, charred cask, the other in new wood.
Woodford master distiller Chris Morris hates being predictable. Thus, the "Rare Rye" version of his Master's Collection, to be released sometime in November.

The two are a triple distilled rye bottled at 92.4 proof. I obtained samples of both and evaluate them side-by-side, as Morris suggests doing.

The New Cask Rye has an enticing aroma, heavy on the brown sugar caramel with a hint of spice. On the tongue, both elements expand to go along with a noticeable heat one might expect from being matured in new wood. The finish is lingering, spicy and smooth.

The Aged Cask Rye has, surprisingly, a much more restrained nose and lighter color -- both more of a lemon honey than the pale brown and brown sugar, respectively, of its companion. On the tongue, there is a distinct tarry edge before the semi-sweet chocolate, thyme and burnt sugar notes kick in. A long finish, smooth to the very end.

To be frank, I'm not wild about the execution of either, but like elements of both.

Suggested retail price: $99.99 for the two 375ml bottle.

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Wii U Nintendo Land Launch TV Commercial Song Head Vice by Rex Riot, Silent Killer.

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Colorful and very interesting commercial for us. There is a colorful cube apartment. it is very interesting. And the color is very awesome, too. Also, The Nintendo Land is very nice for me. I love Nintendo. Have you played this one?It is very exciting. More, The music sound is very nice matching for this commercial. Very interesting and exciting it is!


Wii U: Nintendo Land Launch TV Commercial
Song: Head Vice by Rex Riot, Silent Killer

A song that played in this commercial is "Head Vice" by Electronic music producer Rex Riot & Silent Killer, which came out on November 1, 2012. You can download the song from Amazon or iTunes.


Song: Head Vice by Rex Riot, Silent Killer
Release: November 1, 2012
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Windows Phone Commercial Song Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree by Brenda Lee.

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So cute commercial for Windows. The characters for this commercial are so cute and interesting. More, The story for this commercial is very charming. When I see this commercial, I think Microsoft has a lot ideas for us. In addition, Microsoft makes us happy with IT. You can enjoy variety something interesting in the world. The music is also pretty for this commercial.


Microsoft: Windows Phone Commercial
Song: Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree by Brenda Lee

See how the Abominable Snow Monster of the North Pole (he prefers Bumble) uses Live Tiles to get the information he wants on his new Windows Phone.

Windows Phone is the only phone with Live Tiles. Pin your favorite people, then see their latest profile pic, tweets, posts, and updates in an instant. Pin your favorite apps, music albums, Web sites, directions, games, podcasts, photo albums, documents, notes, and more as Live Tiles, so you can quickly get to the things you want. Pin as many as you want, wherever you want.

You can move your tiles around until they're laid out just how you like them—and with three tile sizes and tons of color choices, you can personalize your Start screen so it's unmistakably yours.

A song that played in this commercial is "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" by Brenda Lee, which came out on 1958. You can download the song from Amazon or iTunes.


Song: Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree by Brenda Lee
Released: 1958
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Dior Eau Sauvage Parfum Commercial Song I'm A Man by Black Strobe.

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Very interesting commercial for perfume by Dior. I heard this scene is extracts from the original movie " La Piscine":. I'm so sorry. I don't know well. If you know well this movie "La Piscine", Tell me more, please. Anyway, Very gorgeous and elegant style for commercial by Dior. In addition, the perfume bottle looks very attractive for me.


Dior: Eau Sauvage Parfum Commercial
Song: I'm A Man by Black Strobe

Discover the new Eau Sauvage Parfum movie. Images from "La Piscine", the cult French film, provide the backdrop to a nocturnal, torrid and sensual game. and Christian Dior Alain Delon 2011 Commercial

A song that played in this commercial is "I'm A Man" by France electroclash group Black Strobe, which came out on 2007. This songs is soundtrack of "RocknRolla (2008 Movie)". And The original was done by Bo Diddley. Open iTunes to buy this music video.


Song: I'm A Man by Black Strobe (Cover version)
Release: 2007
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Song: I'm A Man by Bo Diddley (Original version)
Released: April 1955
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