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« Reply #45 on: February 09, 2010, 04:21:54 am » |
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Also, the Slovak national alcoholic beverage borovicka (or something like that) is also flavored with juniper berries.
How funny! Got a bit behind in my forum reading, but I am actually IN Slovakia as I type this.... I am working here in Bratislava for a couple days before heading on to our Budapest office tomorrow afternoon. I'm a big fan of local beverages, I particularly like Becherovka from the Czech Republic, but it looks like Borovička is a bit different. I'll DEFINITELY be trying some this evening! For interest, here is the Wikipedia page I found on it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BorovičkaThanks for the heads up... I'll report back tomorrow how it was.... and how bad the headache is too  |
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« Reply #46 on: February 09, 2010, 07:09:23 am » |
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Also, the Slovak national alcoholic beverage borovicka (or something like that) is also flavored with juniper berries.
How funny! Got a bit behind in my forum reading, but I am actually IN Slovakia as I type this.... I am working here in Bratislava for a couple days before heading on to our Budapest office tomorrow afternoon. I'm a big fan of local beverages, I particularly like Becherovka from the Czech Republic, but it looks like Borovička is a bit different. I'll DEFINITELY be trying some this evening! For interest, here is the Wikipedia page I found on it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BorovičkaThanks for the heads up... I'll report back tomorrow how it was.... and how bad the headache is too One of the great things about this forum, is that there is always field testers on the ground willing to go that extra mile to get the information that we all crave. Thanks for your time and all the wear and tear on your body Expat! |
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« Reply #47 on: February 10, 2010, 12:38:42 pm » |
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I have a friend who harvests wild juniper berries every summer, he just puts them in burlap sacks and hangs them in the kitchen. He and his wife use them throughout the winter in soups, stews and for home made gin.
From what he has said, the berries do not lose any appreciable amount of flavour.
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« Reply #48 on: February 11, 2010, 05:24:29 am » |
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Well, having just regained conciousness after my sampling of Slovakian spirits the other night......  I can report that Borovička is really quite pleasant... I had a couple shots of it, and then asked the bartender to recommend something else traditional. I went with the "Slivovica" which is a cousin to Borovička, except made with Plums and matured in barrels for 3 years. Now that one I REALLY liked, but had to stop after 2.... at 53% alcohol, I was starting to get a bit wobbly! I'm in Budapest now... looking forward to sampling a few bevvies this evening. |
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« Reply #49 on: February 11, 2010, 01:26:28 pm » |
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Woo Hoo, they showed up today!  Thanks CRG! |
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« Reply #50 on: February 11, 2010, 02:16:13 pm » |
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Was glad to do it for ya Kevin!
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Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is NEVER putting it in a fruit salad.
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« Reply #53 on: February 12, 2010, 05:40:27 am » |
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Got my stuff lastnight, Thanks CRG.  My part is in the snail mail. |
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« Reply #54 on: February 12, 2010, 09:11:10 am » |
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Good deal OU!
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Once the game is over, the king and the pawn go back in the same box. Italian Proverb
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Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is NEVER putting it in a fruit salad.
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« Reply #55 on: February 12, 2010, 09:14:42 am » |
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Oh Ya
Could you take a picture of the label, front and back?
So I can put it on the Bottle I'm goin to use.
Thanks my friend.
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« Reply #56 on: February 12, 2010, 09:54:17 am » |
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 Has no back label "Legg's" Old Planatation Seasonings WORCESTERSHIRE POWDER filled by weight net weight 260z Blended of Corn Syrup Solids, Salt, Caramel Color, Garlic, Sugar, Spices, Natural Flavor, And Tamarinds. Contains Potential Allergens: Wheat, Soy P O Box 709 Calera, Al 35040 Lot # 155137 |
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Once the game is over, the king and the pawn go back in the same box. Italian Proverb
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Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is NEVER putting it in a fruit salad.
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« Reply #57 on: February 12, 2010, 10:06:27 am » |
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Thanks CRG
Let me know when my part gets there, will ya?
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« Reply #58 on: February 13, 2010, 12:34:58 pm » |
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CRG, I got mine today as well!
Thanks!!
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« Reply #59 on: February 13, 2010, 02:25:43 pm » |
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