This clever young man has created a menu of Bloody Marys from around the world for Renaissance Hotels. As many of you know, my book includes a section on Bloodies with distinct regional flavors, found on pages 130-162. But in the vast world of Bloody Mary-dom, there’s always something new going on! I thought this recipe was really nifty because it uses beer like a Michelada does, but keeps its unique Asian character thanks to the Sriracha and rice wine vinegar. Give it a try, and post your review in the comments below!

Shanghai Surprise
Recipe by Jose Garces

What you’ll need:
16 oz tomato juice
Juice from ½ lemon
1 Tbsp horseradish
2 tsp Tabasco
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp celery salt
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 bottles Tsingtao beer (or any pilsner)
3 limes, cut into halves
Sriracha
Rice wine vinegar
Olives and lime wedges for garnish

How to make it:
1. Create the Bloody Mary mix. In a container that can hold at least 20 ounces, stir together the tomato juice, lemon juice, horseradish, Tabasco, Worcestershire sauce, and celery salt. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
2. In a tall pilsner glass, squeeze the juice from the lime halves, and add 3 dashes of Sriracha, and 2 dashes rice wine vinegar. Fill with ice, add 5 ounces of beer, and top with three ounces of Bloody Mary mix. Add olives and a lime wedge for garnish. Makes 5 drinks.

http://gizmodo.com/5995440/the-brunch-cocktail-that-puts-bloody-marys-to-shame

Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but any mom worth her salt would be proud to get some Bloody Mary jewelry. There are many styles to choose from:

http://www.sterlingwineonline.com/catalog/item/4351553/bloody-mary-jewelry.htm

http://www.cafepress.com/+bloody-mary+jewelry

http://bennysbloodymarybeefstraw.com/gear/

“Garnish” your mom in some Bloody Mary finery this mother’s day. And to really score some points, take her out for brunch and buy her the best Bloody Mary in town. She deserves it!

What John and Cait Ate: Bloody Marys…with a Beef Straw!.

Bloody Mary was a clear favorite at the Women’s Business Showcase today in Portland, Oregon. I sold every single copy of the book that I brought with me! I believe this was due to my badass new glasses. Now! To announce the winner of the Bloody Mary Romance Kit!

Wait for it…

Congratulations, Jessica Wolf! I will be contacting you shortly to arrange delivery of your fabu basket of naughty treats!!

http://drinkerswithwritingproblems.com/2013/04/16/kim-nelson-ridiculous-bloody-mary-garnishes/

Ever wonder where your tax dollars are going? Clearly not to education.

1. Explain why phosphorus trichloride is polar.
God made it that way.

2. What type of attractive force or bond holds the sodium ions and chloride ions together in a crystal of sodium chloride?
James Bond.

3. Briefly explain what hard water is.
Ice.

4. What was Sir Walter Raleigh famous for?
He was a noted figure in history because he invented cigarettes and started a craze for bicycles.

5. What did Mahatma Gandhi and Genghis Khan have in common?
Unusual names.

6. Name one of the early Roman’s greatest achievements.
Learning to speak Latin.

7. Name six animals that live specifically in the Arctic.
Two polar bears and four seals.

8. Where was the Declaration of Independence signed?
At the bottom.

9. What is the highest frequency noise that humans can hear?
Mariah Carey.

10. Where was Hadrian’s Wall built?
Around Hadrian’s garden.

11. What happens to boys in puberty?
They leave their childhood behind and enter adultery.

http://theweek.com/article/index/242670/scientists-want-more-money-to-research-hangover-cures

See that handsome man over there? Go over and introduce yourself. Ask him about his family, his job, and his hobbies. Make him laugh. In other words, get under his impressive facade and see what he’s all about. How else are you going to know if he’s worthy of a stunning creature like you? What if he turns out to be a waste of time and Stila foundation primer?

Look, I get it. Committing to something sight-unseen is for rubes and mail-order brides. Expectant mothers know their baby’s gender months ahead of time. Travelers plan long-awaited vacations based on what total strangers on TripAdvisor have to say. You’re thinking, “How do I know if I should buy Judy’s book when I don’t even know what’s inside?”

Well, wait no longer. Are you ready? I’m going to let you look at the Table of Contents. If you like what you see, then hop over to Goodreads or Amazon.com and have a look at the reviews. Or, if you’re an impulsive sort of gal, just click on the Buy A Copy tab above and I will send one right out to you. You’re going to want a Bloody Mary recipe to bewitch that handsome man!

Part I – Celebrations
Let Me Be the First to Welcome You to the Neighborhood
It Took Me All Friggin’ Weekend, But I Finally Got the Grout Clean
Tonight’s Our Anniversary and My Mom’s Watching the Kids
The Pregnancy Test Was Negative
Tell Us Again How He Proposed
I Landed the Account, Bitchez
My Daughter’s New Boyfriend Isn’t An Asswipe
Garnish: The Bloody Paparazzi

Part II – Incantations
Maybe They Won’t Notice I Burned the Steaks
The Way to a Man’s Heart Is Through His Stomach, But That’s Not Where I’m Headed
Remind Me Why I’m Going Skydiving Tomorrow
When I Win the Lottery, I’m Quitting This Crappy Job
I Know We Just Met, But I Want to Have Your Babies
I Want This Promotion So Bad I Can Taste It
I Really Hope I Fit In At This New Country Club
Go Packers
Garnish: I Know What You Drank Last Summer

Part III – Conflagrations
He Called Out My Sister’s Name In Bed
They Told Me It Was a Costume Party
If You Think I’m Paying For This Haircut, You’re Sadly Mistaken
I Oughta Put a Carbon Footprint Right On Your Face
My Kids Found My “Private Drawer”
Garnish: The Bloody Mary Hall of Flame

Part IV – Affirmations
It’s My Birthday and I Want Breakfast in Bed
This Outfit and I Deserve a Night on the Town
This is My First Really Healthy Relationship
My High School Reunion is Two Weeks and Five Pounds Away
Hos Before Bros
The More Resentment I Release, The More Love I Can Express
Garnish: Will The Real Bloody Mary Please Stand Up?

Part V – Destinations
My Tax Refund Just Bought Me a Week in Cabo
Actually, I’m More of a Ski Lodge Bum
I’ve Decided to Go Back to College
I Never Got to Go Backpacking Through Europe
We Should Go to Hawaii More Often
What a Perfect Day for a Picnic
What’s the Guatemalan Phrase For “Please Untie Me?”
I Spent Three Months In Palm Desert One Weekend
Garnish: Location, Location, Location

Part VI – Transformations
We Need A Bigger Garage
All I Need Is Comfort Food and a Little “Me” Time
Good Help is So Hard to Find
Blondes May Have More Fun, But Brunettes Have Better Fun
I Need A Hobby Now That the Kids Have Left Home
Garnish: The Bartender’s Friend – A Glossary

Part VII – Commiserations
It’s Not You, It’s Me
I Can’t Manage My Money If I Don’t Have Any
There’s Nothing Fun To Do This Weekend
It’s Raining For the 47th Day In A Row
I Haven’t Had A Cold This Bad In Years

Epilogue: I Think I’m Turning Into My Mother