Spring 2013 $895

The Sweet amp Spirited World of Business

the Inaugural Issue

TM

ampCAKE WHISKEY

Marcus Samuelsson dishes on love swagger women that inspire his career amp

what he loves to cook for Maya

Rifle Paper Co Barbara Corcoran Sigrid Olsen Shama Kabani

Edith Flagg Selena Rezvani

glassybaby how Lee Rhodes is kicking cancerrsquos glass

alsoThrow a peerless OFFICE FETE be liked by your cubical neighbor and launch a small town business all while having

your cake (and whiskey) and eating it too

Spring 2013 Issue One

Team

Copyright All images contained in CAKEampWHISKEY are subject to copyright of the artist or photographer as named but not limited to Reproduction of any part of this magazine without prior written permission is prohibited

Disclaimer The views and comments expressed by the authors are not always that of the editors or publishers While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication CAKEampWHISKEY accepts no responsibility or liability for any errors omissions or resultant consequences including any loss or damage arising from the reliance on information in this publication

Megan SmithFounder Publisher Editor-in-Chief

megancakenwhiskeycom

Sarah Jane SandersArt Direction

photocakenwhiskeycom

Homer G BrooksDesigner

Lina FletcherCopy Editor

Sondra ClarkWholesale Accounts

Advertising Sales advertisecakenwhiskeycom

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Con tentswork

On the Cover

Model Stephanie LeBlanc mom of four andbaker extraordinaire

Photographer Kristina Carter Vrai Photograhy

Special Thanks Mike Smith Michael Shimmin Virginia Myers Sarah Beaty

Robbie Clark Ami Needham Stephen HowardT Morgan Murphy Bethany Miller Trent Loos Tina Carter

Cous Smith Terry Bankston Bradley Kerrick Heather Howell Brandon Judd Table Three Ten Theresa Stanley Ty Clark

Seth Thompson Scott Jones Justin Thompson Wanda Cash Chuck and Jeanie Taylor Roscoe and Joe Anne Shepherd

Mike and Toa Green Rob and Diane Perez Tom and Sandy Steed

Team

Copyright All images contained in CAKEampWHISKEY are subject to copyright of the artist or photographer as named but not limited to Reproduction of any part of this magazine without prior written permission is prohibited

Disclaimer The views and comments expressed by the authors are not always that of the editors or publishers While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication CAKEampWHISKEY accepts no responsibility or liability for any errors omissions or resultant consequences including any loss or damage arising from the reliance on information in this publication

Megan SmithFounder Publisher Editor-in-Chief

megancakenwhiskeycom

Sarah Jane SandersArt Direction

photocakenwhiskeycom

Homer G BrooksDesigner

Lina FletcherCopy Editor

Sondra ClarkWholesale Accounts

Advertising Sales advertisecakenwhiskeycom

bull

Con tentswork

On the Cover

Model Stephanie LeBlanc mom of four andbaker extraordinaire

Photographer Kristina Carter Vrai Photograhy

Special Thanks Mike Smith Michael Shimmin Virginia Myers Sarah Beaty

Robbie Clark Ami Needham Stephen HowardT Morgan Murphy Bethany Miller Trent Loos Tina Carter

Cous Smith Terry Bankston Bradley Kerrick Heather Howell Brandon Judd Table Three Ten Theresa Stanley Ty Clark

Seth Thompson Scott Jones Justin Thompson Wanda Cash Chuck and Jeanie Taylor Roscoe and Joe Anne Shepherd

Mike and Toa Green Rob and Diane Perez Tom and Sandy Steed

Con tentsFeatures

Following The Paper TrailRifle Paper Co

Behind Every Good ManAn Interview with Marcus Samuelsson

Barbara CorcoranLetter to Her 3rd Grade Self

PitMaster of Her DomainHelen Turner re-writes the rules of BBQ

Whitney RockleyShaking up the venture capital landscape

Do-GoodingA Look Through the Healing Glass

Paradise FoundWhatrsquos next for Sigrid Olsen

Buzz MavenShama Kabani

Rewriting the RulebooksAmy Coleman

The TrailblazerThe life of fashion icon Edith Flagg

PushbackQampA with lsquoPushbackrsquo author Selena Rezvani

Ms Small Town USADreaming big in a small Minnesota town

Colombian CoutureChildhood dreams come full circle in South America

Charting the Course For Advancement5 Ways to Plan Your Career Future Now

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44

54

60

6470

72789094

22

26

3034

In Every IssueFavorites

Style

Skin

Letters

Creative

Relationships

A View From the Hill

Office

Manifesto

The Spirited

The Sweet

Essentrics

Money

The Art of Connecting

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76

81

82

84

88

93

96

10

18

20

30

52

62

Photo Ana Eugenio

Beth Parkerrsquos style site seersucker + saddles pays homage to the Palm

Beach lifestyle she grew up with and to the beautiful equestrian town Lexington KY she now calls home with her two little ladies Chase amp Campbell and her husband Shawn seersuckerandsaddlesblogspotcom

Alexa Fischer is the creator of 1000 Watt Presence empowering

individuals with the tools to express their brilliance The results Less Fear More FUN And maybe some fame if yoursquore a really dedicated student Her clients include entrepreneurs non-profits and corporations alexafischercom

Patricia Richards currently lives in Las Vegas Nevada With over 25

years experience Patricia has spent the past 5 years as Master Mixologist of Wynn Resort amp Casino As the first female Master Mixologist in Las Vegas shersquos like the executive chef of Wynnrsquos cocktail program overseeing 25 bars

Ellyn Spragins a former The New York Times columnist conducts Letters To My

Younger Selfreg Seminars and Workshops for corporate womenrsquos leadership programs She authored What I Know Now Letters To My Younger Self a New York Times best-seller as well as If Irsquod Known Then and What I Know Now About Success Letterstomyyoungerselfcom

Marley Majcher is the CEO of The Party Goddess a full-service event

planning and catering company and author of But Are You Making Any Money Her events include the Hollywood Bowl the Criticsrsquo Choice Awards Porsche and Rolls-Roycersquos Bentley brand as well as celebrations for Sofia Vergara Gwyneth Paltrow and Britney Spears to name a few Thepartygoddesscom

Sahra Esmonde-White works with actresses models and athletes who

call her Essentrics workout their ldquoBest Obsessionrdquo She produces TV shows and DVDs for both the Classical Stretch and Essentrics workouts as well as The Esmonde-White House essentricscom amp esmondewhitehousecom

Anita Chu is the creator of Dessert First a blog nominated for Best

Baking and Dessert Blog in Saveurrsquos First Annual Best Food Blog Awards Anita has two cookbooks Field Guide to Cookies published in 2008 and Field Guide to Candy published in 2009 dessertfirstgirlcom

Dr Crystal Evansrsquo passion is encouraging women to reach their relational and

leadership potential As the founder and creative editor of The Lovely Project she promotes leadership opportunities for young women She and her husband Mark conduct relationship seminars around the world Thelovelyprojectorg

Cheryl Arkison is a writer quilter teacher and mom She recently

wrote her first book Sunday Morning Quilts (coauthored with Amanda Jean Nyberg) and a soon-to-be published second book A Month of Sundays (Stash Books July 2013) naptimequilterblogspotcom

columnists

Barbara Kasoff is the President CEO and Cofounder of Women Impacting Public

Policy Inc a nonprofit nonpartisan public policy advocacy organization with over a million members educating and advocating on economic issues for women in business She serves as Co-Chair of the National Global Trade and Technology Board of Directors wipporg

Linda Descano CFAreg is Managing Director amp Head of Digital

Partnerships Content and Social North America Marketing Citi and President and CEO Women amp Co a service of Citi that brings women relevant financial content and thoughtful commentary to get them thinking and talking about money blogwomenandcocom

Catherine Jones comes from an eclectic background in the arts

As Principal Makeup Artist and owner of Catherine Jones Beauteacute she spends her days in the commercial advertising and fashion industry catherinejonesbeautecom

Beth Parkerrsquos style site seersucker + saddles pays homage to the Palm

Beach lifestyle she grew up with and to the beautiful equestrian town Lexington KY she now calls home with her two little ladies Chase amp Campbell and her husband Shawn seersuckerandsaddlesblogspotcom

Alexa Fischer is the creator of 1000 Watt Presence empowering

individuals with the tools to express their brilliance The results Less Fear More FUN And maybe some fame if yoursquore a really dedicated student Her clients include entrepreneurs non-profits and corporations alexafischercom

Patricia Richards currently lives in Las Vegas Nevada With over 25

years experience Patricia has spent the past 5 years as Master Mixologist of Wynn Resort amp Casino As the first female Master Mixologist in Las Vegas shersquos like the executive chef of Wynnrsquos cocktail program overseeing 25 bars

Ellyn Spragins a former The New York Times columnist conducts Letters To My

Younger Selfreg Seminars and Workshops for corporate womenrsquos leadership programs She authored What I Know Now Letters To My Younger Self a New York Times best-seller as well as If Irsquod Known Then and What I Know Now About Success Letterstomyyoungerselfcom

Marley Majcher is the CEO of The Party Goddess a full-service event

planning and catering company and author of But Are You Making Any Money Her events include the Hollywood Bowl the Criticsrsquo Choice Awards Porsche and Rolls-Roycersquos Bentley brand as well as celebrations for Sofia Vergara Gwyneth Paltrow and Britney Spears to name a few Thepartygoddesscom

Sahra Esmonde-White works with actresses models and athletes who

call her Essentrics workout their ldquoBest Obsessionrdquo She produces TV shows and DVDs for both the Classical Stretch and Essentrics workouts as well as The Esmonde-White House essentricscom amp esmondewhitehousecom

Anita Chu is the creator of Dessert First a blog nominated for Best

Baking and Dessert Blog in Saveurrsquos First Annual Best Food Blog Awards Anita has two cookbooks Field Guide to Cookies published in 2008 and Field Guide to Candy published in 2009 dessertfirstgirlcom

Dr Crystal Evansrsquo passion is encouraging women to reach their relational and

leadership potential As the founder and creative editor of The Lovely Project she promotes leadership opportunities for young women She and her husband Mark conduct relationship seminars around the world Thelovelyprojectorg

Cheryl Arkison is a writer quilter teacher and mom She recently

wrote her first book Sunday Morning Quilts (coauthored with Amanda Jean Nyberg) and a soon-to-be published second book A Month of Sundays (Stash Books July 2013) naptimequilterblogspotcom

columnists

Barbara Kasoff is the President CEO and Cofounder of Women Impacting Public

Policy Inc a nonprofit nonpartisan public policy advocacy organization with over a million members educating and advocating on economic issues for women in business She serves as Co-Chair of the National Global Trade and Technology Board of Directors wipporg

Linda Descano CFAreg is Managing Director amp Head of Digital

Partnerships Content and Social North America Marketing Citi and President and CEO Women amp Co a service of Citi that brings women relevant financial content and thoughtful commentary to get them thinking and talking about money blogwomenandcocom

Catherine Jones comes from an eclectic background in the arts

As Principal Makeup Artist and owner of Catherine Jones Beauteacute she spends her days in the commercial advertising and fashion industry catherinejonesbeautecom

bulleditorrsquos letter

Donrsquot you just love a good quote Of my many favorites that quote plays often in my mind Less than a year ago I set sail on a journey called CAKEampWHISKEY The course Unknown

I had an idea a roughly sketched map on paper guidance from those who had gone before me and more importantly tenacity that wouldnrsquot let me quit But along with my sense of adventure and confidence in my ability to navigate the rough seas ahead there was fear Loads of it

Speaking on a CEO panel as founder of a new business alongside executives from Microsoft and Goldman Sachs Fear

Reaching out to advertisers and sponsors asking them to believe in the dream and vision of CAKEampWHISKEY long before it reached the public Fear

Maneuvering the streets of NYC for the first time heading into meetings that could potentially launch CAKEampWHISKEY into the stratosphere Fear

Watching this first issue come together just as I had dreamed and presenting this ldquobabyrdquo to the world for the first time Big time fear

But that quotehellipthat quote was my anchor when fear raised its ugly head It held my perspective when my focus became too tunnel-visioned that I lost sight of the big picture It was my voice of reason when I was drowning in doubt

The truth is CAKEampWHISKEY is an idea whose time has come and pressing through the doubt the obstacles and the fear really is everything that I could have dreamed was possible and more

As businesswomen we are overcomers Whether a venture capitalist in Toronto a marketing guru in Texas a pitmaster in Tennessee a shoe clip maker in France or a military doctor serving in Iraq we must drown out the voices of self-doubt and listen to that quiet inner voice reminding us we really can dream and achieve much more than the world sometimes says we can

Trust yourself Believe in your dreams Cast vision Set sail

And go ahead have that slice of cake and glass of whiskey~ therersquos definitely fun to be had on the journey

ldquoEverything you want is on the other side of fearrdquo George Addair

Cheers~

Megan

Favorites

FavoritesFrench Garden Shoe Clipsfrenchgardenshoesblogspotcom

ldquoIrsquom Italian I came to France to learn the language and I never leftI found this quiet little town in the South where I live and workI spend the whole day in my atelier my little magical space with

an ocean view It has just the vibe that I needHere in France there are a lot of ldquobrocantesrdquo and I just love to pay

visits to them and research for little special things and inspirations It is a challenge every day and I just love itrdquo

Silvia GhellerFounder of French Garden Shoes

Favorites

FavoritesFrench Garden Shoe Clipsfrenchgardenshoesblogspotcom

ldquoIrsquom Italian I came to France to learn the language and I never leftI found this quiet little town in the South where I live and workI spend the whole day in my atelier my little magical space with

an ocean view It has just the vibe that I needHere in France there are a lot of ldquobrocantesrdquo and I just love to pay

visits to them and research for little special things and inspirations It is a challenge every day and I just love itrdquo

Silvia GhellerFounder of French Garden Shoes

FavoritesFrench Garden Shoe Clipsfrenchgardenshoesblogspotcom

ldquoIrsquom Italian I came to France to learn the language and I never leftI found this quiet little town in the South where I live and workI spend the whole day in my atelier my little magical space with

an ocean view It has just the vibe that I needHere in France there are a lot of ldquobrocantesrdquo and I just love to pay

visits to them and research for little special things and inspirations It is a challenge every day and I just love itrdquo

Silvia GhellerFounder of French Garden Shoes

Marimekko Pieni UnikkoAutomatic Umbrella

crateandbarrelcom

Founded in 1951 by Finnish couple Viljo and Armi Ratia and tapping into the design genius of Nurmesniemi and Isola in the lsquo60s Marimekko has come to be known worldwide for their bold bright prints Throughout the years many notable women have worn Marimekko designs including Jackie Kennedy who wore their creations throughout her husbandrsquos presidential

campaign Since the lsquo60s Crate amp Barrel stores continue to use Marimekkorsquos designs on an array of products and store displays including this delightfully spring-like

umbrella

Why CampW loves it

If given the choice between a drab black umbrella and a brightly colored poppy one wersquoll go with a bit of panache every time We all love the easiness of the one-handed opening and closing which in our book is essential on a rainy day with

cappuccino in hand

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Spotty Situation

Talk about the perfect lsquoDay to Nightrsquo dress I envisioned wearing this to the office with a blazer (white works too) and then popping the collar adding some jewels a fun clutch and voila--perfect dinner amp drinks ensemble

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Spotty Situation

Talk about the perfect lsquoDay to Nightrsquo dress I envisioned wearing this to the office with a blazer (white works too) and then popping the collar adding some jewels a fun clutch and voila--perfect dinner amp drinks ensemble

By Catherine JonesMakeup Artist and owner of Catherine Jones Beauteacute

Photo Andrew Kung

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With a reputation for being fashionably late Spring always strolls into town after its long anticipated arrival Itrsquos welcomed with open arms - as well as a much needed pedicure and a fresh face in need of a makeover from winterrsquos heavy makeup Gone are the days of wool drab colors and heavy skin care formulas We want to feel sun silk and air on our skin - and that is all We yearn for quick fixes that get us out the door fast feel weightless and most importantly protection from the sun that we so mindlessly subject ourselves to

Skin

Following the Paper TrailBy Freedom Martinez

Photos Wes Sumner Anna Bond Jen OrsquoMalley

Helen TurnerPitMaster of Her Domain

By Theresa StanleyPhotos Sarah Jane Sanders

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ldquoI realized that even though my fashion line had been wiped out no one owned my talent I began to consider what I could do to make the next two decades have meaning and purposerdquo Now in her 50s Olsen began to develop a vision of bringing together all the projects and experiences she loved her art running a small business working with women health and wellness She returned to her art studio in Gloucester Massachusetts sold the big house she shared with her husband and moved into the small room in back of the studio It was a space where she could recharge her batteries

More than five years later Olsen has opened a second art studio in Sarasota Florida where she lives and works in winter Shersquos written a book of recipes that includes her art work and anecdotes about how she bounced back from the loss of her company With her step-sister and daughter she has created inspirational yoga retreats for women in such places as Mexico the Caribbean and Provence Inspiration Retreats Olsen says ldquohelp women become attuned to their lsquoinner artistrsquordquo She acknowledges that the retreats are part of her own transformation her need to refocus and be

inspired ldquoWersquore all in the process of reinventing ourselvesrdquo Therersquos a lilt even a bit of laughter in her voice that wasnrsquot there when I first interviewed Olsen five years ago Today she describes herself as an artist entrepreneur ldquoBoth create something out of nothing they figure things out along the way seeing themselves as somewhat outside the mainstream Both display enormous confidence in themselves a commitment to hard work and perseverance in order to make their dream a realityrdquo

ldquoYou go onrdquo she tells me ldquoNo matter what obstacles you have you keep at it You create a vision for your life and you keep working and trying new things You just keep going onrdquo bull

Helen TurnerPitMaster of Her Domain

By Theresa StanleyPhotos Sarah Jane Sanders

59cakenwhiskeycom

ldquoI realized that even though my fashion line had been wiped out no one owned my talent I began to consider what I could do to make the next two decades have meaning and purposerdquo Now in her 50s Olsen began to develop a vision of bringing together all the projects and experiences she loved her art running a small business working with women health and wellness She returned to her art studio in Gloucester Massachusetts sold the big house she shared with her husband and moved into the small room in back of the studio It was a space where she could recharge her batteries

More than five years later Olsen has opened a second art studio in Sarasota Florida where she lives and works in winter Shersquos written a book of recipes that includes her art work and anecdotes about how she bounced back from the loss of her company With her step-sister and daughter she has created inspirational yoga retreats for women in such places as Mexico the Caribbean and Provence Inspiration Retreats Olsen says ldquohelp women become attuned to their lsquoinner artistrsquordquo She acknowledges that the retreats are part of her own transformation her need to refocus and be

inspired ldquoWersquore all in the process of reinventing ourselvesrdquo Therersquos a lilt even a bit of laughter in her voice that wasnrsquot there when I first interviewed Olsen five years ago Today she describes herself as an artist entrepreneur ldquoBoth create something out of nothing they figure things out along the way seeing themselves as somewhat outside the mainstream Both display enormous confidence in themselves a commitment to hard work and perseverance in order to make their dream a realityrdquo

ldquoYou go onrdquo she tells me ldquoNo matter what obstacles you have you keep at it You create a vision for your life and you keep working and trying new things You just keep going onrdquo bull

59cakenwhiskeycom

ldquoI realized that even though my fashion line had been wiped out no one owned my talent I began to consider what I could do to make the next two decades have meaning and purposerdquo Now in her 50s Olsen began to develop a vision of bringing together all the projects and experiences she loved her art running a small business working with women health and wellness She returned to her art studio in Gloucester Massachusetts sold the big house she shared with her husband and moved into the small room in back of the studio It was a space where she could recharge her batteries

More than five years later Olsen has opened a second art studio in Sarasota Florida where she lives and works in winter Shersquos written a book of recipes that includes her art work and anecdotes about how she bounced back from the loss of her company With her step-sister and daughter she has created inspirational yoga retreats for women in such places as Mexico the Caribbean and Provence Inspiration Retreats Olsen says ldquohelp women become attuned to their lsquoinner artistrsquordquo She acknowledges that the retreats are part of her own transformation her need to refocus and be

inspired ldquoWersquore all in the process of reinventing ourselvesrdquo Therersquos a lilt even a bit of laughter in her voice that wasnrsquot there when I first interviewed Olsen five years ago Today she describes herself as an artist entrepreneur ldquoBoth create something out of nothing they figure things out along the way seeing themselves as somewhat outside the mainstream Both display enormous confidence in themselves a commitment to hard work and perseverance in order to make their dream a realityrdquo

ldquoYou go onrdquo she tells me ldquoNo matter what obstacles you have you keep at it You create a vision for your life and you keep working and trying new things You just keep going onrdquo bull

ldquoWellness is a very individualized thing it has to be approached not as a math problem but more like an art projectrdquo Coleman said ldquoEvery person has the key to unlock their own health problems but there may not be the same solutionsrdquo

Coleman says bringing her model of medicine to life will be a gradual process She continues to develop business as she serves as an independent doctor for clients with attention to mind body and spirit Now an entrepreneur she is invigorated with the idea of adding employees and expanding As always shersquos most fulfilled watching her patients benefit ldquoSomeone comes to the doctor in their most vulnerable time and that is a magical momentrdquo Coleman said ldquoThat is when they are absolutely ready to make a change that is when a doctor that is caring considerate and present can lead them to a wonderful resultrdquo

Her time in the military taught Coleman that 90 percent of learning occurs outside of the textbook Through her service she learned to listen to her gut and trust her instincts She experienced the freedom of faith in the most hostile of environments She mustered raw courage in the shadow of carnage And she discovered she didnrsquot need a pat on the back from anyone else to know her worth

Now with Wellsmart she says shersquos on her own terms - and the sky is the limit ldquoI never thought all these things I learned from the military would come around to teaching me that you can think outside the boxndashyou can see whatrsquos needed and create the solutionrdquo bull

ldquoI never thought all these things I learned

from the military would come around to

teaching me that you can think

outside the boxrdquo

Attention Dunder MifflinLetrsquos face it employee morale is directly tied to productivity Shocker the cranky girl working the front desk isnrsquot going to do your bottom line any favors so why not keep spirits up by throwing an office party of your very own Master these seven steps and yoursquoll realize that the holidays arenrsquot the only time to break out the company eggnog By Marley Majcher

CEO of The Party Goddess in LAArtwork Rifle Paper Co

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Whiskey GirlbullOrdering your first whiskey drink

Relaxwersquore here to help you with the lingo next time you belly up to the bar

NEAT From bottle to glass for those who like the full flavor of whiskey

WITH WATER ON THE ROCKS One of the biggest misconceptions about whiskey is that one should not add water or ice especially when it pertains to older andor rarer whiskies Adding water or ice to whiskey can bring down the alcohol content and allow for more subtle flavors to appear on the pallet Which begs the question ldquohow much water or icerdquo Itrsquos your drink you decide Start with a splash of water or a single ice cube and add more until itrsquos perfect

COCKTAILS More and more accounts are featuring whisk(e)y cocktails and as a result a whisk(e)y novice has the opportunity to enjoy whisk(e)y in a fun and unique ways Since whiskies have different flavors ranging from a spicy bourbon like Bulleit to a smoky scotch like Lagavulin 16 no two whisk(e)y cocktails will be alike People who might not enjoy whisk(e)y neat or on the rocks are discovering that in a cocktail they really enjoy all types of whiskies

FLAVORED WHISKIES One of the oldest writings on whisky describes how the addition of things such as honey and cloves created a unique and flavorful way to enjoy Scotch whisky Today with the introduction of flavored whiskies such as Crown Royal Maple Finished or Bushmills Irish Honey consumers have the option to enjoy a whisk(e)y that is not only flavorful but often lighter on the pallet Like a non-flavored whisk(e)y flavored whiskies may be enjoyed neat on the rocks or in a cocktail bull

By Patricia RichardsMaster Mixologist of Wynn Resort amp Casino

Dr Thomas C Turner PhD and Master of

Whisky for Diageo of North America noted

four main ways that he finds people are enjoying

whisk(e)y todayr

Attention Dunder MifflinLetrsquos face it employee morale is directly tied to productivity Shocker the cranky girl working the front desk isnrsquot going to do your bottom line any favors so why not keep spirits up by throwing an office party of your very own Master these seven steps and yoursquoll realize that the holidays arenrsquot the only time to break out the company eggnog By Marley Majcher

CEO of The Party Goddess in LAArtwork Rifle Paper Co

82 cakenwhiskeycom

Whiskey GirlbullOrdering your first whiskey drink

Relaxwersquore here to help you with the lingo next time you belly up to the bar

NEAT From bottle to glass for those who like the full flavor of whiskey

WITH WATER ON THE ROCKS One of the biggest misconceptions about whiskey is that one should not add water or ice especially when it pertains to older andor rarer whiskies Adding water or ice to whiskey can bring down the alcohol content and allow for more subtle flavors to appear on the pallet Which begs the question ldquohow much water or icerdquo Itrsquos your drink you decide Start with a splash of water or a single ice cube and add more until itrsquos perfect

COCKTAILS More and more accounts are featuring whisk(e)y cocktails and as a result a whisk(e)y novice has the opportunity to enjoy whisk(e)y in a fun and unique ways Since whiskies have different flavors ranging from a spicy bourbon like Bulleit to a smoky scotch like Lagavulin 16 no two whisk(e)y cocktails will be alike People who might not enjoy whisk(e)y neat or on the rocks are discovering that in a cocktail they really enjoy all types of whiskies

FLAVORED WHISKIES One of the oldest writings on whisky describes how the addition of things such as honey and cloves created a unique and flavorful way to enjoy Scotch whisky Today with the introduction of flavored whiskies such as Crown Royal Maple Finished or Bushmills Irish Honey consumers have the option to enjoy a whisk(e)y that is not only flavorful but often lighter on the pallet Like a non-flavored whisk(e)y flavored whiskies may be enjoyed neat on the rocks or in a cocktail bull

By Patricia RichardsMaster Mixologist of Wynn Resort amp Casino

Dr Thomas C Turner PhD and Master of

Whisky for Diageo of North America noted

four main ways that he finds people are enjoying

whisk(e)y todayr

82 cakenwhiskeycom

Whiskey GirlbullOrdering your first whiskey drink

Relaxwersquore here to help you with the lingo next time you belly up to the bar

NEAT From bottle to glass for those who like the full flavor of whiskey

WITH WATER ON THE ROCKS One of the biggest misconceptions about whiskey is that one should not add water or ice especially when it pertains to older andor rarer whiskies Adding water or ice to whiskey can bring down the alcohol content and allow for more subtle flavors to appear on the pallet Which begs the question ldquohow much water or icerdquo Itrsquos your drink you decide Start with a splash of water or a single ice cube and add more until itrsquos perfect

COCKTAILS More and more accounts are featuring whisk(e)y cocktails and as a result a whisk(e)y novice has the opportunity to enjoy whisk(e)y in a fun and unique ways Since whiskies have different flavors ranging from a spicy bourbon like Bulleit to a smoky scotch like Lagavulin 16 no two whisk(e)y cocktails will be alike People who might not enjoy whisk(e)y neat or on the rocks are discovering that in a cocktail they really enjoy all types of whiskies

FLAVORED WHISKIES One of the oldest writings on whisky describes how the addition of things such as honey and cloves created a unique and flavorful way to enjoy Scotch whisky Today with the introduction of flavored whiskies such as Crown Royal Maple Finished or Bushmills Irish Honey consumers have the option to enjoy a whisk(e)y that is not only flavorful but often lighter on the pallet Like a non-flavored whisk(e)y flavored whiskies may be enjoyed neat on the rocks or in a cocktail bull

By Patricia RichardsMaster Mixologist of Wynn Resort amp Casino

Dr Thomas C Turner PhD and Master of

Whisky for Diageo of North America noted

four main ways that he finds people are enjoying

whisk(e)y todayr

83cakenwhiskeycom

15 oz The Glenlivet 12 year Single Malt Scotch Whisky

05 oz St Germain Elderflower Liqueur

05 oz Freshly Squeezed amp Strained Lemon Juice

05 oz Agave-RoseSyrup (recipe below)

4 drops Peychaudrsquos Bitters

the spirited

La Vie en RoseRecipe Patricia RichardsMixologist Brandon JuddPhoto Sarah Jane Sanders

Combine the above measured ingredients into a bar mixing glass Fill a bar mixing tin 23 full of ice Cap mixing glass over tin and shake well to chill Strain cocktail into a pre-chilled coupe glass Garnish with an organic red rose petal to float Serve

(Agave-RoseSyrup Combine 1 part Monin Rose Syrup to 2 parts light agave nectar Stir well to combine Syrup willkeep for up to one month)

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