First off, my apologizes to writer E.L. James for riffing on his popular novel title “50 Shades of Grey”. I rather doubt that my comments here will ever make it to the big screen. Just the same, the month of December in my garden is a pretty steamy mix of tan, brown, or black (and all the shades in between) emanating from foliage, seed heads, and bark, and frankly, I find it pretty stimulating…
As you read the title above, I am curious what comes to your mind. Could it be Irish or Scotch Moss? Maybe haggis or scotch eggs versus corned beef or colcannon (a funky Irish cabbage dish)? Did you think of Jameson, Bushmills or Tulamore Dew Irish Whiskey? Or is it a bit peatier Glenmorangie, Johnny Walker, or Macallan Scotch Whiskey you prefer? Guinness or a true Scottish Ale? Perhaps this article will…