Synopses & Reviews
Review
Equal parts humor and cocktail recipe book, Bloody Marys is packed full of stories, laughter, and unexpected inspiration.... In this book, Bloody Mary becomes a broad you want to get to know better.—Kara Newman, author of
Spice & Ice: 60 Tongue-Tingling Cocktails (Chronicle Books)
I like this book so much that I wish I had thought of it first!
—Alisa Sloan, editor in chief, PortlandPicks.com
Synopsis
No matter what kind of day you’ve had or what kind of night you have planned, there’s a Bloody Mary to match your mood. From recipes to history to movies for any Bloody occasion, discover the culture behind the concoction. Dress your drink in pearls of knowledge and snark; there’s more to that toothpick than olives! And do it alongside the mothers of the masterpiece—the women of yesteryear who knew: the kiss of tomato on a clean, white apron means a good time is just around the corner.
SERVING UP:
- 45 distinct Bloody Mary recipes/personalities
- More than 50 vintage photographs
- Dazzling Bloody Mary wisdom, trivia, and urban legends
- Real-life Bloody Marys, past and present
About the Author
Judy Bennett is just your average, down-to-earth gal with a tendency to take an idea way too far. She is a native of Portland, Oregon, and her hobbies include exploring new or underappreciated venues for food, drink, shopping, art, and culture. Professionally, she is a physical therapist assistant, actress, model, and owner of a vintage beachwear emporium called Thousand Island Dressing. In her personal life, she has been happily married seven times to the same fabulous man! Some of her Bloody Mary recipes can be found in Chili Pepper Magazine and Grocery Gardening, by Jean Ann Van Krevelen, and she is also the author of If You’re Old and You Know It, Clap Your Hands: How to Grow Old—And Love It.