Episode 19

On this episode we welcome Michael Campbell and Eduardo Milan. It's another group show that involved some interesting conversation and quite a bit of booze. We did learn that it would probably be better to hold off on the cocktails until we are just about ready to record. As you will hear, we were a few drinks in before we even pressed record. We had a great time regardless and we hope to have more friends over for clever conversations on future episodes.

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Homemade Coffee Liqueur

Here is our first video for our podcast. It was shot, edited, and published completely on Wayne's iphone using iMovie. We had a great time making it and we hope you use it to make your own amazing Coffee Liqueur. We call it homemade Kahlua, but only so people can relate to what it is. It is Wayne's mom's recipe and she has been making it for years. We hope it helps you make your own amazing cocktail!

Grape Smash

So a few months ago we visited Brian at Myth here in Omaha and he took me behind the bar and taught me how to make this amazing little cocktail. Look for more videos coming soon!

Episode 17

It's the holiday season! In this episode we talk about a few gatherings we had over the Halloween and Thanksgiving holidays as well as some of our favorite cocktails for the season. The picture above is our "Burkey" a bacon topped turkey we made. Keep checking the blog as we will be updating with new recipes and video very soon.

National Rum Day!

Our friend Chad has been to Mexico dozens of times. He knows the best thing about being in Mexico is having access to Cuban goodies, specifically cigars and rum.
So when we got married in Mexico the first thing he and his lovely wife Kathy did was buy a bottle of gorgeous Cuban rum and some fancy cigars.
The cigars we could live without, but that rum was orgasmic. Buttery smooth, caramel notes, rich and silky. Divine. We drank it neat and we drank it all.
Sadly we can't get that rum here without breaking some really big federal laws, but we can still enjoy National Rum Day!
Drink up, friends!

The Guiltiest Pleasure

Hey everyone, Wayne here. As you can see by the blatant gap in the dates on our new blog site, Laurie hasn't posted anything for a couple weeks. It's been a bit on the crazy side here at the Bedford House due to some family things, household business and a dash of work insanity. Now life has calmed down and as I write this, Laurie is sitting on our deck with a Manhattan in hand entertaining some dear friends of ours. It's the first actual deck gathering we've been able to enjoy, though the gale-force wind is trying to force everyone inside.Which got me thinking.

At our little impromptu gathering, we made simple appetizers, grilled burgers, offered a veggie platter with spinach dip and pesto filled baked brie. Then one of our friends brought over what I think is the guiltiest of guilty pleasures, chili cheese dip. Yes, the office food-day classic. I'm all about the crafting of amazing appetizers for the perfect get together, but there is something magical about processed cheese food and canned chili melted together in a crock pot of molten goodness. I can honestly say I've enjoyed this dip with crackers, chips, over burgers, on top of eggs, with apple slices and yes, right out of the pot with a spoon. That's right, I have no shame. It's easy to make, especially if you have little time and nothing in the pantry. The magical thing is, everyone (even if secretly) loves it. In fact, I even overheard one of my friends tonight say "I wish I could just stick my face in this." Seriously, if it wouldn't cause third-degree burns, it's not such a bad idea.

 I know it's not technically cheese and I realize the chili is probably closer in relation to dog food than real chili, but the combination of these two simple ingredients is something that truly makes a mouth happy. It sticks to the chip (or spoon) is warm, comforting and is somehow delicious. Those that don't think so are either liars, vegans, or have no soul. Or vegans.

So if you would like to make me happy, simply bring a crock pot full of this cheese-like dip to one of our next gatherings. I'll refrain from sticking my face in it.

Peg's Chili-Cheese Dip.

Episode 12 - 5 O'Clock Lifestyle

Episode 12 - 5 O'Clock Lifestyle

This show features us live on location at Myth, a great little cocktail joint in the Old Market in Omaha.