Fantastic Drink/Tobacco Pairing

[puff_not_snuff]

We are big Nawlins fans, going at least once a year. I’ve always wondered how they have stayed in business, because beignets taste like powdered biscuits to me. But, I don’t mind chicory. It’s better than the burned acorns they used to use. I can’t stand chicory in my salad though, nor dandelions. Chicory, burnt acorns, and dandelions; that was all stuff Southerners started using durring the civil war. When they ran out of food, they started eating the damned weeds. But, I guess it’s like escargot was in France during the War. No food so they ate the snails in the vineyards.

I like Italian chicory, Puntarelle, makes a nice salad with an anchovy dressing. Traditionally you soak it in cold water then sort of zip it with a knife which makes it cure. Endive is nice too (related I believe), in bechamel sauce to make a gratin.

I've been to Cafe du Monde, sort of a tourist must see, too long ago to have an opinion but much to love about New Orleans, probably the only real American culinary capitol.

 

[Apipeinthewoods]

Baileys,favorite drink of girls....................?

And cheesecakes!

 

[Country Bladesmith]

Baileys,favorite drink of girls....................?

And Old Gregg ?

 

[puff_not_snuff]

I dunno, Baileys is like an alcoholic dessert to me, it just doesn't belong in Irish coffee though.

 

[JOHN72]

And Old Gregg ?
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It's like raccoon dead in vinegar ..................?

 

[Country Bladesmith]

Bailey’s and coffee is not Irish coffee. I never really drank coffee cocktails anyway. I liked my coffee and whisk(e)y separately. ?‍

 

[puff_not_snuff]

Bailey’s and coffee is not Irish coffee. I never really drank coffee cocktails anyway. I liked my coffee and whisk(e)y separately. ?‍

That's my point although I've had some uninformed bartenders try to pass it off as such.

 

[JOHN72]

I dunno, Baileys is like an alcoholic dessert to me, it just doesn't belong in Irish coffee though.

Only kidding........to laugh with my wife.................It's a good original drink..........

 

[puff_not_snuff]

Only I'm kidding........to laugh with my wife.................It's a good original drink..........

Well, you should be happy she's drinking something! My girlfriend has a glass of wine here or there and generally complains (expresses "concern") because I finish the bottle.

 

[Apipeinthewoods]

Baileys in coffee can be called Irish cream coffee, so it could be an easy mistake by a bartender.

At least its 'harder' than a Calypso Coffee (with Tia maria)

 

[solideogloria86]

Barrel aged stouts and missippi river go really well together. They have all the same flavors. Sweet, sour, dark, rich....

 

[puff_not_snuff]

Baileys in coffee can be called Irish cream coffee, so it could be an easy mistake by a bartender.

At least its 'harder' than a Calypso Coffee (with Tia maria)

Irish cream coffee in the US isn't really a thing. Ever hear of an Irish car bomb? I doubt any bar in Ireland would find that to be an appropriate name for a drink...

 

[Infantry23]

I find that black coffee or Mountain Dew help to keep my palate refreshed.

 

[lightxmyfire]

Chicory in coffee is very good! Make some cold brew out of that du monde. It makes the best cold brew. A little simple syrup and cream, that’s a great drink. Brings me back to my uncles in Manhattan, he would make those for us every Christmas morning, after the huge seven fish dinner. I digress..

I really enjoy oolong tea and sutliff’s voodoo queen. Great combo in morning especially

 

[Apipeinthewoods]

Irish cream coffee in the US isn't really a thing. Ever hear of an Irish car bomb? I doubt any bar in Ireland would find that to be an appropriate name for a drink...

I had to google it and can see its causing quite a stir. I have never tried it, but I think it probably sounds worse than it might taste.
You would often see elderly folk alternating with a pint of Guiness and a glass of whiskey. All that's missing is the alcoholic milk.