Don, Don, Don... Just as soon as you show signs of rehabilitation, the backslide begins and you undo all of your hard work.. and speaking of sliding into dangerous territory, anyone else here think that Megan is either a) an agent provocateur planted by Ted Chaough b)trying to advance in the manner most people believe Peggy did, i.e. sleeping with Don ?
Our drinks this week were definitely autumnal fare, featuring the fruits and vegetables of the season. First, my boyfriend had the very appropriate Naughty O'Pear, which I'd previously reviewed in September, but once again delighted with the lovely addition of Belle de Brillet and pear nectar. It's a chilled, alcoholic pear dessert soup in a glass.
My adventurous foray into Pumpkin-flavored cocktails was not all I'd hoped. After hearing it described two weeks ago as "autumn in a glass", I had to give You Only Live Once a Try. Made of Sailor Jerry's Spiced Rum, pumpkin puree, an egg white, cream, brown sugar and a pinch of cinnamon, it tasted like a liquid pumpkin pie filling.
Interesting at first, but unless quaffed in one long draught, it becomes watery and "mushy" as it sits, much like a real pumpkin pie. How can a drink be described as mushy? Well, the drink began to separate, with the cream base diluted by the rum,and the egg white somehow becoming more solid. I would not order this again, but I love the idea of it, and the presentation was luscious - note the brown-sugared rim.
With only two episodes left this season, what will the repercussions of Don's actions this season be? Will MPs come to his tenement door to arrest him for desertion, or will Alison arrive with a wriggling bundle of surprise?
