Old World Breads

http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/food/newsletter/sns-newsletter-old-world-breads,0,3394568.story?track=ct-fooddrink-12011

I love ryes and pumpernickels.

I particularly liked the comparison to someone who loves a good IPA.

Mixology

http://www.mixology.com/issues/40sr/index.htm

Lots of weird stuff here, not just drink recipes.

Long Island Ice(d) Tea

http://www.loving-long-island.com/long-island-ice-tea-history-and-recipe.html

Some interesting questions about the origins.

And is it Ice Tea or Iced Tea? This article has it both ways.

Williams Pear Brandy

http://www.clearcreekdistillery.com/pear.html

Very interesting, an American brandy that is actually distilled from fermented fruit.

Tasting Armagnac

http://www.drinkfocus.com/articles/brandy/armagnac.php

"powerful alcohol esters can sting your nasal passages."

Ouch.

Gooseberry Jam

http://www.visitmarshfieldwi.com/attractions/countryside.php

The Farmhouse Bakery etc. in Granton does not have its own web site.

Their Gooseberry Jam is one of the best jams I have ever tasted.

Unfortunately, they are a 4 hour drive from home and I do not remember where I bought the jar locally.

Mae West

http://cocktails.about.com/od/cocktailrecipes/r/mae_wst_cktl.htm

Now here is something I could do with cheap brandy.