Hostess: Frivolous Filly
In attendance: Black Monday, Madras, Bijou, Lady Finger, Firefly, Frivolous Filly, Sapphi, Whiskey Daisy
DRINKS TESTED:
the Frivolous Filly, the Emerald, the Green-Eyed Monster
"LUPEC
is the Village Green Preservation Society" This meeting was held
in honor of everything green. At the height of a particularly drab and
gloomy summer, it seemed like a good idea to celebrate something vibrant
and cheerful, whether the actual weather was or not. Members were encouraged
to dress in green, and everyone was given green beaded necklaces and
plastic rings to add to the theme. The music: The Kinks are the Village
Green Preservation Society; Weezer - the Green Album; the Essex Green
- Everything is Green; Al Green - Greatest Hits; Ivy - Apartment Life
and no, we did not play Green Day. The living room was decorated with
plants and plastic frogs and other green goodies, and Filly's cat, Duran
Duran, came dressed for the occasion with bright green eyes.
THE DRINKS:
The Emerald
1/3
Dry Gin
1/3 Sweet Vermouth
1/3 Green Chartreuse
1 tsp. Orange Bitters
Filly: Whew - that's harsh. Not a very good summer drink. Definitely a sipper: 1.5
Monday: Very herby. A bit syrupy - texturewise, not in a sugar way. Strong but a bit much. 3.5
Daisy: A bit harsh, but better than the one we tried to make before. I'd like maybe some soda water…: 3
Firefly: Herbs a plenty. It goes better with ice: 3
Madras: A little harsh, could use some type of mixer: 2.5
Finger:
Minty fresh cough syrup with a touch of evergreen - not too bad when
watered down with ice: 3.5
*NOTE - This drink was deceptively named - it was not even remotely
green.
The Frivolous Filly
1/3 Midori
1/3 Brandy
1/3 Cream
slice of kiwi
Filly: I am proud to have this as my moniker! Nice, light and breezy, and I usually hate drinks with dairy products: 4.5
Monday: I'm not pro-melon, so I wasn't too sure, but it's very light, refreshing. Nice color green, too: 3.5
Daisy: tasty, cooling. We don't drink enough melon-flavored stuff! Pretty tasty, but the creaminess could be a bit much with more than one: 3.5
Madras: Yummy like a McFlurry with a kick: 3.5
Firefly: Very refreshing, sweet and creamy and just slightly fruity: 3.5
Finger: Undertones of melon, lovely color, excellent refreshing quality and not obnoxiously creamy: 4
Green-Eyed Monster
1/3 Irish Cream
1/3 Green Chartreuse
1/3 Sweet Vermouth
Filly: not quite as bad as the first; there is such a heavy taste. Nifty aftertaste: 3
Firefly: Yikes! I just want to know why it curdles!: 1.5
Monday: Just a little too curdlely, which is a shame because the Irish Whiskey component had me all excited: 3
Daisy: I want it to be chocolaty, dammit. I don't know, that creamy & citrus thing doesn't work for me: 1
*NOTE:
This drink was not green either, dammit.
*"The Emerald" and the "Green-Eyed Monster" were
both taken from Crosby Gaige's Cocktail Guide and Ladies' Companion
(pub. 1941), a witty old book containing oodles of anecdotes and recipes
like "Why Minks Make Love" and "Madame, Can You Walk?."
It is highly recommended reading, and several LUPEC members already
own copies of the book. It can be found fairly easily on Ebay, but Ms.
Filly was lucky enough to discover it in her grandparents' basement
bar, along with a moldy, musty copy of the standard Mr. Boston Official
Bartending Guide.
THE FOOD:
Green noodle salad, chips & guacamole (& salsa), spinach dip with pumpernickel, veggies & dip, wasabi peas, olives, NON-GREEN FOOD: hummus & pita, deviled eggs
Green
Noodle Salad, aka "Salad Taverna"
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tbsp. lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
½ tsp. Tabasco sauce
½ tsp. anise seed
¼ tsp. salt
8 oz. spinach noodles, cooked, drained
½ lb. feta cheese
2 tomatoes, chopped
½ cup sliced pitted ripe olives
¼ cup chopped parsley
¼ cup pine nuts.
Throw it all together and refrigerate it - yum.
Spinach
Dip
The same ol' spinach dip recipe found on the back of vegetable soup
packets. (1 pkg. soup mix, two tubs sour cream, two pkgs. frozen spinach
thawed and drained, pumpernickel bread.
THE BUSINESS:
~ We discussed the issue of decorating
the windows of the Skinny Building for the month. Timing was a problem,
as we would have to design and install the works ASAP. It was decided
that we just didn't have the time or capability on such short notice.
Great idea, though - hopefully we can work with them in the future.
~ Quantum Theater would like us to do something on
opening night for a "sexy play" they've got coming up, possibly
in November. Further details will come once Ms. Monday corresponds with
the appropriate people.
~ The Carnegie Library's copy of the Barbara Walker
book, The Woman's Dictionary of Symbols and Sacred Objects, is in tatters.
LUPEC would like to donate a replacement copy for them. We will look
into purchasing it from the online feminist book store.
~ Firefly cannot commit to a definite date to host
the yard sale until she gets word from a potential new employer. Black
Monday volunteered her house instead, and the dates August 23 &
24 have been solidified.
~ Bijou will be on maternity leave early in October.
~ First Night - LUPEC would like to look into getting
those naked lady pictures in the skinnybuilding for this occasion. This
may require approaching the Sprout Fund again.
~ Whirl Magazine has contacted us about a potential
article in the Halloween issue.
~ Sapphi's art opening at Casbah is on August 15. We
should make martini cards and reprint the "Tough Love" article
to hand out for the evening.
~ LUPEC goes to Kennywood!!!...maybe.