Morning Everyone!
You must be thinking: "Geeze Jerry Hingle, cocktails at 10am?!" I know it's a little early to be talking about spirits, but I found the most awesome book yesterday about Vintage drinks and I need to blog about it.
After making a savory pot of macaroni and cheese for dinner, I realized my culinary repertoire is slightly barren. I can't remember the last time I made a meal that I actually liked. My culinary curiosity needs rejuvenating, so I decided to make a trip to Barnes & Noble for a hot new cook book that might do the job.
Instead, I found this: Vintage Cocktails: Retro Recipes for the Home Mixologist. The illustrations are so colorful and vibrant and the recipes are awesome! Pink Lady, Manhattan, Grasshopper, Mai Tai, Tom Collins, I could go on. I love the way this author gives a brief history and commentary on the drink; she's got so much character. Anyways, I put it down and decided to wait till I get some more dough before buying it. But I can hardly wait to stock up on bitters and syrups and then try my hand at mixology.
There's only one problem, I still need to spice up my cooking life! Do you have a cookbook that you love and live by? One that can get me out of my Kraft macaroni and cheese rut? Jerry Hingle needs a helping hand.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Friday, January 20, 2012
Hingle's Thoughts on Breaking Dawn
It's been so long since my last entry! What happened to the holidays? Is it really 2012?
Yes, indeed it is. The holidays flew by and I have nothing to show for it but some old hooks and a circle of dust where my Christmas tree once sat. Christmas was alright, but now it's a new year and a new me (yeah right)! I've made a ton of resolutions and kept up with none of them.
However, I did catch the movie Breaking Dawn (I know, old news Jerry Hingle!) and it was....something else. Yes, I will shamelessly admit to being a fan of the Twilight series. For all of you anti-twilighters, I will say this: let us be. Sure, the protagonist is a lame, attention greedy, weakling, but she's surrounded by vampires and werewolves! What's not to like? Anyways, the only way to properly approach this topic is to break this movie down into segments.....
****SPOILER ALERT****
The Wedding
Alright, so no complaints with this except for Kristin Stewart's poopy face. The ceremony was beautiful, and the dress was gorgeous. Y'all know you want it. But geeze, Bella certainly doesn't look like someone who is marrying the guy of her dreams. Her face is awkward, her stance is awkward, and she looks like she just pooped her pants and is trying to hide it. But, that's not the fault of the book is it? That's just terrible casting.
The Honeymoon
More awkward moments in which strange indie music is playing during what should be a playful and romantic montage. The location is perfect, the house is perfect, everything is perfect except the bride.
What to Expect When You're Expecting...a Monster
Yes, this was a big problem of mine when it came to the book. Vampires can't reproduce...but I can't completely criticize Stephanie Meyer for playing with mythology. It's all fiction, so I don't see why the mythology police should come down on her for that. As far as the film goes, this was just as disgusting as I remember it to be in the book, so good job film crew! Makeup was awesome--Bella looks like something is sucking the life out of her. And the ending was awesome! Disgusting and bloody and Bella dies! Yay!
So that's all I have to say about that movie. I can't say I'm completely looking forward to the second part of Breaking Dawn, but I am curious to meet all the different vampires that come to their aid.
Alright, that's enough from ol' Jerry Hingle. Till next time!
Monday, November 21, 2011
Thanksgiving Plans Anyone?
I honestly don't understand how it can already be Thanksgiving. This year has really flown by! I feel like I'm still full from last year's tofurky dinner. I'm definitely not complaining though. There is nothing better than a short work week and an entire day dedicated to gorging yourself on pumpkin pie and good 'ol American Football. ...I guess I'm also looking forward to spending time with my friends and family.
I'm anticipating this Thanksgiving to be even more awkward than previous years. Reason being, my Aunt recently joined AA, which means my entire family has to be supportive and not drink alcoholic beverages around her. Lame, I know. I don't know if I have ever endured a holiday gathering with my entire family without my judgement being slightly impaired. My Uncle and I have a bet going that our family won't last more than 20 minutes without someone breaking my mother's lame rule and pouring themselves a glass or 10 of wine.
The cool part about going home for the holidays is that I will run into EVERYONE from my high school. Believe it or not, I'm not being sarcastic. I actually like to see people that I grew up with. It's something about being able to look into the eyes of the kid that always bullied you in high school and know that you have a much more successful and happy life than the fat, child-support owing, loser, druggy that he has turned into. It's going to be great!
I'm anticipating this Thanksgiving to be even more awkward than previous years. Reason being, my Aunt recently joined AA, which means my entire family has to be supportive and not drink alcoholic beverages around her. Lame, I know. I don't know if I have ever endured a holiday gathering with my entire family without my judgement being slightly impaired. My Uncle and I have a bet going that our family won't last more than 20 minutes without someone breaking my mother's lame rule and pouring themselves a glass or 10 of wine.
The cool part about going home for the holidays is that I will run into EVERYONE from my high school. Believe it or not, I'm not being sarcastic. I actually like to see people that I grew up with. It's something about being able to look into the eyes of the kid that always bullied you in high school and know that you have a much more successful and happy life than the fat, child-support owing, loser, druggy that he has turned into. It's going to be great!
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Jerry Hingle's Halloween Costume
Ok, so I'm torn. I can't decide what I want to be for Halloween. Last year was a flop. I went as a crazed clown and it was super lame. I'm under tremendous pressure from myself and my friends to make up for last year. I think that I want to be something really random. Maybe I will just hot glue a bunch of costumes together and go as a botched Halloween costume. What do you think?
I miss being a kid. Halloween was my favorite time of year. I know what you are thinking, and your wrong. It is not just because it is my birthday. Halloween was the only night of the year when you got to dress up like a tranny, stay up past your bedtime and eat as much candy as humanly possible. Not to mention, you had an excuse to scare the crap out of your siblings. I remember one year, my sister was coming home from watching a scary movie at our neighbors house. I hurried up and put on my Freddy Kreager mask (I know what your thinking...Jerry Hingle must have made a mighty fine Fred Kreag) and went and hid in the top of the tree in our front yard. As soon as she walked up I jumped down in front of her and screamed. It was one of the most exciting moments of my life. I will never forget the look on her face before she punched me in the nose.
Anyways, kids these days don't have it as good as we did. First of all, it isn't even dark outside when they go trick-or-treating. Secondly, the candy isn't as good. There are a few things that I hope my generation knows how lucky we had it; candy, toys, and CARTOONS.
Oh yea, and let me know if you have any ideas on what I, Jerry Hingle, should be for Halloween. Thanks for reading.
I miss being a kid. Halloween was my favorite time of year. I know what you are thinking, and your wrong. It is not just because it is my birthday. Halloween was the only night of the year when you got to dress up like a tranny, stay up past your bedtime and eat as much candy as humanly possible. Not to mention, you had an excuse to scare the crap out of your siblings. I remember one year, my sister was coming home from watching a scary movie at our neighbors house. I hurried up and put on my Freddy Kreager mask (I know what your thinking...Jerry Hingle must have made a mighty fine Fred Kreag) and went and hid in the top of the tree in our front yard. As soon as she walked up I jumped down in front of her and screamed. It was one of the most exciting moments of my life. I will never forget the look on her face before she punched me in the nose.
Anyways, kids these days don't have it as good as we did. First of all, it isn't even dark outside when they go trick-or-treating. Secondly, the candy isn't as good. There are a few things that I hope my generation knows how lucky we had it; candy, toys, and CARTOONS.
Oh yea, and let me know if you have any ideas on what I, Jerry Hingle, should be for Halloween. Thanks for reading.
Friday, October 7, 2011
About Jerry Hingle
Since this is my first blog, I thought it appropriate to tell everyone a little more about myself. Don't worry, I promise to cover more riveting topics in the future but I only find it appropriate to begin with answering the question, who is Jerry Hingle?
Great question! Let me first tell you that I'm 26 years old and about to turn 27 (yikes!). My birthday is on Halloween. This was super cool when I was younger because I would always throw the coolest parties out of all my friends. However, now that I'm older it kinda sucks. I mean, all of my friends already have plans for Halloween so hanging out with me (even though it is my birthday) is really not on their minds. Now that I say this outloud, or rather in writing, it makes my friends sound awful...maybe this is the case...or maybe I am an awful friend in return. I mean, someone asked me the other day, "how many of your friends would you be willing to go pick up on the side of the road if they had a flat tire?". My response was, where were they stranded? How far away and were there other people around that could possibly help instead? Also, what time of day, because mornings are a little tricky for me..". I digress.
Let us now return to the question at hand, who is Jerry Hingle? Well, besides being a sub-par friend, I have a cat and a dog. I have an older sister. I'm from a small town. I enjoy hanging out with my friends and playing poker. I'm a student and I like to play sports. I'm thinking I will write my next blog post on fun and unique stuff to fry. Thoughts?
Great question! Let me first tell you that I'm 26 years old and about to turn 27 (yikes!). My birthday is on Halloween. This was super cool when I was younger because I would always throw the coolest parties out of all my friends. However, now that I'm older it kinda sucks. I mean, all of my friends already have plans for Halloween so hanging out with me (even though it is my birthday) is really not on their minds. Now that I say this outloud, or rather in writing, it makes my friends sound awful...maybe this is the case...or maybe I am an awful friend in return. I mean, someone asked me the other day, "how many of your friends would you be willing to go pick up on the side of the road if they had a flat tire?". My response was, where were they stranded? How far away and were there other people around that could possibly help instead? Also, what time of day, because mornings are a little tricky for me..". I digress.
Let us now return to the question at hand, who is Jerry Hingle? Well, besides being a sub-par friend, I have a cat and a dog. I have an older sister. I'm from a small town. I enjoy hanging out with my friends and playing poker. I'm a student and I like to play sports. I'm thinking I will write my next blog post on fun and unique stuff to fry. Thoughts?
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