Crime Movies with a Touch of Christmas

We’re not talking about Die Hard or Lethal Weapon because that argument’s played out and we already covered that ground last year. Anyway, here are some movies we love that have Christmas moments in them. Whether or not they’re all “Christmas Movies?” That’s up for debate. Trading Places (1983) Not all comedies age well, Trading… Continue reading Crime Movies with a Touch of Christmas

Vintage Christmas Ads & An Eggnog Recipe

It’s 1964 and Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce is limping into ’65 in serious financial trouble. They want to have a laid back Christmas party, well they have to have a laid back party because the budget can’t account for anything else. But Roger Sterling finds out that the heir to the Lucky Strike throne, Lee Garner,… Continue reading Vintage Christmas Ads & An Eggnog Recipe

Drink Like a Character: Clarence’s Mulled Wine Recipe – It’s A Wonderful Life

I was just thinking of a flaming rum punch. No, it’s not cold enough for that. Not nearly cold enough…Wait a minute…wait a minute…Mulled wine, heavy on the cinnamon and light on the cloves. Off with you, me lad, and be lively! -Clarence OK Christmas is over but I was too busy drinking this stuff… Continue reading Drink Like a Character: Clarence’s Mulled Wine Recipe – It’s A Wonderful Life