Food
Chick-fil-A On Monday…My Treat !
September 4, 2009 | James HicksChick-fil-A restaurants around the country are offering a free chicken sandwich to anyone who comes in on Sept. 7 from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. wearing sports-related apparel.
That includes anything from a little league uniform to a professional or … Read More
Sad Day For Dog Lovers
July 22, 2009 | James HicksAt the rightful old age of 15, Gidget, the Taco Bell chihuahua has died of an stroke.
I think I’ll go have an taco in remembrance this weekend.
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How to make Jello Shots
March 15, 2009 | James Hicks
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One of the more creative ways to serve alcohol at a party is to work it into gelatin, and serve the gelatin in small cups, making what most people will recognize as Jello shots. It’s pretty much like making regular Jello, except with some alcohol added instead of cold water. There are a few things to be mindful of, though, or else the gelatin won’t set! Here’s how to do it right.
Ingredients
To make approximately 40 1oz. shots or 20 2oz. shots:
- 16 ounces (2 cups) boiling water
- 6 oz. package of gelatin
- 6 ounces cold water (3/4 cup)
- 12 ounces chilled alcohol (1 1/2 cup)
- Depending on the proof of alcohol you use, adjust the proportions of alcohol to cold water to ensure that the shot still sets. Use the following ratios:
- 13 ounces of 30-50 (~20%) proof alcohol to 3 ounces cold water
- 10 ounces 80-100 (~45%) proof alcohol to 6 ounces cold water
- 6 ounces 150-200 proof alcohol to 10 ounces cold water
- chill alcohol at least one hour prior (not in the freezer, unless the alcohol is over 80-proof; anything else might freeze and break the bottle)
- Depending on the proof of alcohol you use, adjust the proportions of alcohol to cold water to ensure that the shot still sets. Use the following ratios:
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Woman SERIOUS about them McNuggets
March 3, 2009 | James HicksA Fort Pierce woman called 911 three times to report an emergency after McDonald‘s had run out of McNuggets, according to a police report obtained Tuesday.
Latreasa Goodman, 27, was issued a written notice to appear in court for misusing … Read More
Introducing Instant Coffee…from Starbucks
March 3, 2009 | James HicksDid you ever think the day would come where Starbucks would begin offering instant coffee?
Well, that day is here. Introducing the Starbucks Via Ready Brew coffees.
I’m on their early taste test team and should be getting my free … Read More
Instant coffee at Starbucks
February 13, 2009 | James HicksStarbucks is planning to revolutionize the world again. Come next week they will launch their instant coffee selections.
The company plans to unveil its Via soluble coffee product on Tuesday and said it would soon send samples to stores.
The … Read More
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