Showing posts with label episode 03. Show all posts
Showing posts with label episode 03. Show all posts

Saturday, November 9, 2013

eHarmony, that lovely online dating site, has, it would seem, stepped into publishing articles on its eHarmony Advice blog.

Some of them aren’t half bad.

“15Reasons to Date a Bartender” is actually quite good.

I’ve been tending bar for 3 years.  I have seen it all.  I have done most of it.  I have reveled in the glory and cried at the frustration.  I have called cops, had angry wives on the phone, been asked out by so many people who don’t remember it the next day it’s insulting, and yet:  I love it.

photo courtesy of Gustavo Mera Melo
Dating people in the service industry can be tough.  Hours are long, nights are longer, your partner is often the object of boozy come-ons and inappropriate comments. 

Flirting is part of our job. We don’t always come home when we say we will, we have a lot of friends of the opposite sex and for the most part, we drink kind of regularly.

Or, you know, I guess you could say a lot.

But this list is a wonderful breakdown of why dating the boy or girl behind the bar can be a great decision.

Episode #03 Chaser: The Perks of Dating a Bartender

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eHarmony, that lovely online dating site, has, it would seem, stepped into publishing articles on its eHarmony Advice blog.

Some of them aren’t half bad.

“15Reasons to Date a Bartender” is actually quite good.

I’ve been tending bar for 3 years.  I have seen it all.  I have done most of it.  I have reveled in the glory and cried at the frustration.  I have called cops, had angry wives on the phone, been asked out by so many people who don’t remember it the next day it’s insulting, and yet:  I love it.

photo courtesy of Gustavo Mera Melo
Dating people in the service industry can be tough.  Hours are long, nights are longer, your partner is often the object of boozy come-ons and inappropriate comments. 

Flirting is part of our job. We don’t always come home when we say we will, we have a lot of friends of the opposite sex and for the most part, we drink kind of regularly.

Or, you know, I guess you could say a lot.

But this list is a wonderful breakdown of why dating the boy or girl behind the bar can be a great decision.

Friday, November 8, 2013

Contrary to popular belief a career as a chef is not as glamorous as the food network makes it out to be. If you've thought about pursuing a career in the Culinary Arts, consider these five things, Jamie (our guest for this episode) would want it that way.

#5. It's not like the food network - The food network seems to glorify the job of being a chef. It's not like that. If you screw up, you're going to hear about it all night. If you do a really good job, chances are that you aren't going to hear about it at all.

#4. The pay is shitty for the most part - Most line cooks and chefs average about 10-13 dollars an hour. Make sure it's something you love to do because you're probably not going to make millions doing it.

#3. The Hours are long - There also opposite of what the majority of the rest of the world is working. When they're on their way home or going out to dinner, you'll be the one cooking it. On holidays while they're enjoying the day off and relaxing with friends and family - you'll still be working.

#2. You're going to get abused - Kitchens are hot. Knifes are sharp. And yes, most chefs have an attitude. Have thick skin. (literally and figuratively)

#1. It's extremely monotonous - Can you handle making the same sandwich over and over again, 20 times a day, every day? For the majority of the time, you're not going to be trying out all those new recipes that you've found exciting on pinterest. You're going to be serving the same dish over and over and over and over.


The bottom line is, if you want to be a chef, go for it. But before plunking down thousands of dollars for culinary school or quitting your office job to go work in a kitchen, know if it's right for you.

Episode #03 Top Five: Five Things to Know Before Becoming A Chef

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Contrary to popular belief a career as a chef is not as glamorous as the food network makes it out to be. If you've thought about pursuing a career in the Culinary Arts, consider these five things, Jamie (our guest for this episode) would want it that way.

#5. It's not like the food network - The food network seems to glorify the job of being a chef. It's not like that. If you screw up, you're going to hear about it all night. If you do a really good job, chances are that you aren't going to hear about it at all.

#4. The pay is shitty for the most part - Most line cooks and chefs average about 10-13 dollars an hour. Make sure it's something you love to do because you're probably not going to make millions doing it.

#3. The Hours are long - There also opposite of what the majority of the rest of the world is working. When they're on their way home or going out to dinner, you'll be the one cooking it. On holidays while they're enjoying the day off and relaxing with friends and family - you'll still be working.

#2. You're going to get abused - Kitchens are hot. Knifes are sharp. And yes, most chefs have an attitude. Have thick skin. (literally and figuratively)

#1. It's extremely monotonous - Can you handle making the same sandwich over and over again, 20 times a day, every day? For the majority of the time, you're not going to be trying out all those new recipes that you've found exciting on pinterest. You're going to be serving the same dish over and over and over and over.


The bottom line is, if you want to be a chef, go for it. But before plunking down thousands of dollars for culinary school or quitting your office job to go work in a kitchen, know if it's right for you.

Episode #03 Chaser: The Link List

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It's been quite the busy week here at The Vodka Press HQ - lots of great posts and episodes in the works, as well as a few surprises. Can't wait to get home, kick off my heels, and indulge in a cocktail (or two) with my better half.

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During EP#03, I recommended The Kitchen Sink and one of our own concoctions, Kiss The Chef.

The Kitchen Sink (aka "The Long Zombie Bomber") is not a drink for the faint of heart. It's aptly named, too, because it really does have everything but the kitchen sink.

The Kitchen Sink (according to drinksmixer.com):
  • 1/4 oz gin
  • 1/4 oz light rum
  • 1/4 oz vodka
  • 1/4 oz triple sec
  • 1/4 oz DeKuyper® Sour Apple Pucker schnapps
  • 1/4 oz melon liqueur
  • 1/4 oz Blue Curacao liqueur
  • 1 splash lemon-lime soda
  • 1 splash sweet and sour mix

If you're not in the mood for such a strong, knock-you-off-your-barstool drink, opt for Kiss the Chef. It's a classy cocktail we whipped up in honor of Episode #03 Women in the Kitchen and our own chef extraordinaire Karly Kingsley.

red lips isolated in white by TaniaSaiz, on Flickr
Kiss The Chef
  • 1 part cherry vodka
  • 1 part orange vodka
  • 1 part gin
  • splash of club soda
  • garnish with twist of orange

Drink Recipes for Episode #03: The Kitchen Sink and Kiss The Chef

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It's been quite the busy week here at The Vodka Press HQ - lots of great posts and episodes in the works, as well as a few surprises. Can't wait to get home, kick off my heels, and indulge in a cocktail (or two) with my better half.

****

During EP#03, I recommended The Kitchen Sink and one of our own concoctions, Kiss The Chef.

The Kitchen Sink (aka "The Long Zombie Bomber") is not a drink for the faint of heart. It's aptly named, too, because it really does have everything but the kitchen sink.

The Kitchen Sink (according to drinksmixer.com):
  • 1/4 oz gin
  • 1/4 oz light rum
  • 1/4 oz vodka
  • 1/4 oz triple sec
  • 1/4 oz DeKuyper® Sour Apple Pucker schnapps
  • 1/4 oz melon liqueur
  • 1/4 oz Blue Curacao liqueur
  • 1 splash lemon-lime soda
  • 1 splash sweet and sour mix

If you're not in the mood for such a strong, knock-you-off-your-barstool drink, opt for Kiss the Chef. It's a classy cocktail we whipped up in honor of Episode #03 Women in the Kitchen and our own chef extraordinaire Karly Kingsley.

red lips isolated in white by TaniaSaiz, on Flickr
Kiss The Chef
  • 1 part cherry vodka
  • 1 part orange vodka
  • 1 part gin
  • splash of club soda
  • garnish with twist of orange