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Aristus

(71,413 posts)
Fri Nov 14, 2025, 10:26 PM Nov 14

Friday Night Bourbon Buzz. Ask me anything.

Two shots to get the party started. Now a Waldorf cocktail. Bourbon, Pernod, sweet vermouth, and Angostura bitters. It’s okay. Not wild about it.

Looking forward to a relaxing weekend after a monumentally exhausting week in clinic.

I love you all…

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Friday Night Bourbon Buzz. Ask me anything. (Original Post) Aristus Nov 14 OP
And we love you back. What was going on at the clinic? niyad Nov 14 #1
Very, very busy. Aristus Nov 14 #2
Then I hope your weekend is relaxing and enoyable. Patients! niyad Nov 14 #5
Oops. Mushrooms are right behind oysters as inspiration for a long dive. Aristus Nov 14 #8
Not a problem. We just skip the mushrooms. I agree about the oysters. niyad Nov 15 #12
You had me at bourbon. Aristus Nov 15 #13
It is! And simple. niyad Nov 15 #15
"Before beginning, administer 250mL of bourbon to the cook..." Aristus Nov 15 #16
EXACTLY!! niyad Nov 15 #17
You can say that again. Aristus Nov 15 #19
Snicker! niyad Nov 15 #20
EXACTLY!! niyad Nov 15 #18
If you are a bourbon aficionado yourself, Aristus Nov 15 #21
I will check my local stores to see if it is available here. We actually have niyad Nov 15 #22
When will sdfernando Nov 14 #3
Eight weeks. Aristus Nov 14 #4
Have you ever read David Copperfield? Bristlecone Nov 14 #6
Yes. Aristus Nov 15 #9
The character you love to hate for sure Bristlecone Nov 15 #23
I'm into some Grey Goose tonight PJMcK Nov 14 #7
Adaptability. Aristus Nov 15 #10
Good answer! PJMcK Nov 15 #11
Glad I could help. Aristus Nov 15 #14

Aristus

(71,413 posts)
2. Very, very busy.
Fri Nov 14, 2025, 10:46 PM
Nov 14

Plus, a lot of patients showing up late. By the time the MA has them roomed and their vital signs taken, there’s like, five minutes left in their appointment slot.

Then they want things over and above what they were scheduled for.

The audacity…

Favorite side dish: stuffing. Even the stuff out of the box is delicious. Add sausage, and I will follow you anywhere. Add oysters, and I will look for a window to jump out of.

niyad

(128,951 posts)
5. Then I hope your weekend is relaxing and enoyable. Patients!
Fri Nov 14, 2025, 11:16 PM
Nov 14

Remind me to give you my sausage and mushroom stuffing recipe. I think you will like it. As for the boxed/packaged ones, some are truly delicious. I actually found a jalapeno/cornbread one. yummm. Using stock or broth instead of water is always good, too.

niyad

(128,951 posts)
12. Not a problem. We just skip the mushrooms. I agree about the oysters.
Sat Nov 15, 2025, 12:24 AM
Nov 15

Bourbon sweet potatoes is another favourite.

niyad

(128,951 posts)
15. It is! And simple.
Sat Nov 15, 2025, 09:33 AM
Nov 15

Parboil unskinned sweet potatoes until almost done. Cool, peel, cut into slices about 1/4 inch thick or small cubes. Put in buttered casserole dish. Add bourbon, brown sugar, and butter to taste. (The note on the original recipe said she thought about 1/cup bourbon per intended serving was adequate!). Cover, put in preheated 350 degree oven about 35-40 minutes. One friend went a step further when I gave her the recipe, and whipped the whole thing into mashed potatoes when done.

Aristus

(71,413 posts)
21. If you are a bourbon aficionado yourself,
Sat Nov 15, 2025, 10:07 AM
Nov 15

allow me to recommend our Washington State offering: Woodinville Bourbon.

It’s smooth, sweet, and has a hint of cinnamon.

🥃

Woodinville also produces a bourbon aged in port casks; it’s okay. But if I want port, I drink port. They also make a rye whiskey, which I tried, but it didn’t change my dislike of rye.

niyad

(128,951 posts)
22. I will check my local stores to see if it is available here. We actually have
Sat Nov 15, 2025, 10:12 AM
Nov 15

several very good craft distilleries here, for which I am grateful.

Agree about port, and rye.

Bristlecone

(10,966 posts)
6. Have you ever read David Copperfield?
Fri Nov 14, 2025, 11:19 PM
Nov 14

I just finished it. It was long, but I thought it was excellent.

Aristus

(71,413 posts)
9. Yes.
Sat Nov 15, 2025, 12:00 AM
Nov 15

Every time Uriah Heep mentioned how ‘umble he was, I wanted to throw the book across the room.

PJMcK

(24,504 posts)
7. I'm into some Grey Goose tonight
Fri Nov 14, 2025, 11:54 PM
Nov 14

Here’s my question:

In terms of evolution of the species, why are Homo sapiens superior to all other animals.?

Except for Trump, of course.

PJMcK

(24,504 posts)
11. Good answer!
Sat Nov 15, 2025, 12:18 AM
Nov 15

Have a great weekend.

I’ve been having an argument with my wife who is an archeologist and your response will be the coup de gras.

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