Tag: Black Dog
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Glass Act – The Black Dog Chronicles
Did you know that whisky does not have a dedicated glass in which it can be consumed? Large mouth glasses or tumblers as they are called have been used forever. More recently, tulip shaped whisky glasses have made an appearance. They are wide at the base and taper towards the top, in the shape of…
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Kebabs Seekh- The Black Dog Chronicles
So, you’ve read our Family Secrets and how we love to pair our kinda food with Black Dog Whisky. Well, I thought, why not be a darling and give you the recipe to the Seekh Kebabs. Well, it might not be like the ones we pick from the streets of Mahim. God knows, that guy has…
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Family Secrets – The Black Dog Chronicles
Daddy says a perfect evening is the one where you can unwind with a glass of whisky and Frank Sinatra. Of course, Black Dog is the chosen one. And well, what is drink if there is no food to accompany it? And so I present to you, the top 5 accompaniments with Black Dog Whisky,…
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18 till I die – The Black Dog Chronicles
When Bryan Adams crooned this, little did he know that this would turn out to be an anthem for so many. True, 18 is a magical number. You are officially an adult in many countries. You can drink (in some), drive (not necessarily in that order) and even vote (in other mundane things). And of…
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Chak(na) De – The Black Dog Chronicles
Every family has secrets stashed. So does mine. And it was one fine February evening that I stumbled upon them. Mumbai evenings had been extra nippy that year. T’was the perfect time to gather around friends and family, for we hardly have winters in this humid city. And since I was just a month old…
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In Unison- The Black Dog Chronicles
Shimmer she wore, a thousand stars Eager to catch the spotlight, at once The muse of a million hearts, she danced Like there never was a tomorrow to come He watched her from a distance All the while wanting to be near His gaze, daggers of icy stares Only she could melt the heart’s fears…
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What’s in a name? – The Black Dog Chronicles
Ms. Duarte had a commanding presence. When she spoke, we listened. And so, when she announced a spectacular prize, we knew she meant business. All we had to do was think of anything in the world that did not have a name. Seemed easy to us fourth graders. At that age you believe anything. Needless…
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Breaking the Ice – The Black Dog Chronicles
“You are overdressed,” he said. His nonchalant comment made my heart sink. I was particularly fond of this peacock-blue salwaar kameez. He didn’t notice. His attention was focused on the crystal tumbler he held. The glass cut work definitely belonged to a worthy craft-smith. I was still nursing my wounds; he made his way to…