While doing some research for the Jameson Bartenders Ball, we came across a new phenomenon that has been taking the US cocktail world by storm, The Pickleback, also known as a ‘Pisky Whickle’. You take a shot of Jameson Irish Whiskey and wash it down with pickle juice. Yep you read that right, pickle juice. Apparently this alcoholic twin of the Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwich works amazingly well. So the next time you hit the bars, ask your bartender to get the pickle jar out of the kitchen and order a Pickleback!
It looks like the spray part of the shower but it actually makes espresso. It has been taken seriously by the most esteemed figures in coffee, and some of them have tested this little thing against one of the best coffee machines in the world – the La Marzocco’s GS/3 – and, not fully surprised, it didn’t beat the big cat. But the fact that it is tested among these giants says something about the quality of the Twist. How it works and where to buy, that you can read here.
Movie director and genius Spike Jonze shares his vision on an interesting world. An Absolut World. The short film ‘I’m Here’ is a wonderfully whimsical tale about two robots living in LA. I’m Here is currently touring at Independent Filmfestivals across the globe. If you schedule doesn’t allow you to travel, then wait a few weeks as it will be released globally in March, when it will air on cable TV, online and be sold on DVD.
While browsing for inspirational stuff for a new campaign we are working on, we found this video about a butcher and a pig. Truly inspiring to see how this intensly passionate butcher works with his product. Apparently after finishing this 211 pound pig, only 1 pound was thrown away.
The video was made by Quarter Productions, who also made the video we posted about earlier.
WARNING FOR THE VEGGIES AMONG US, YOU MIGHT WANT TO SKIP THE VIDEO
As you might know, we at contain.r appreciate a good cocktail now and then. So when we stumbled upon Liqurious we were pleasently surprised, this site offers daily news about all things liqour. Have a look if you are in need of a new cocktail recipe and be sure to check out their design and fashion counterparts, NotCot and NotCouture
A special post for all the meat lovers among us. The Lobel family from New York, well known as the best source for the finest and freshest USDA prime dry-aged steaks, roasts, specialty meats, and gourmet products that money can buy, bring out a meat bible. A nice looking book that contains a variety of great meat recipes. In their own words; “With Lobel’s Meat Bible, we hope to give our readers the same care and consideration. Armed with this book, carnivores will find themselves with more delectable meaty choices than ever before”.
