ODDS & ENDS

A Setup for Entertaining Success

text by MB EDITORIAL STAFF

COCA-COLA ROAD?

Yes, there is a Coca-Cola Road in Mobile. Not surprisingly, it leads to the Mobile Coca-Cola Bottling Company in Tillman’s Corner. To read about how you can (and should) bake with Coca-Cola, turn to page 30. EXTRAS | ODDS & ENDS

HEMINGWAY’S BLOODY MARY RECIPE

1 pint vodka 1 pint chilled tomato juice 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 jigger fresh squeezed lime juice celery salt, cayenne pepper and black pepper, to taste

Mix all ingredients in a pitcher with “as big a lump of ice as it will hold.”

“FOR COMBATING A REALLY TERRIFIC HANGOVER,” HEMINGWAY SUGGESTED, “INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF WORCESTER SAUCE — BUT DON’T LOSE THE LOVELY COLOR.”

Turn to page 19 for more bloody mary tips.

“Entertaining doesn’t need to be a difficult or daunting process. Throwing an unforgettable party doesn’t require a ton of time or money; it just requires a little thought, creativity and heart.”

- Author and party planner, Maury Ankrum

APRIL 8, 1974 HOME RUN

Mobile native Hank Aaron hits the 715th home run of his career, breaking the record that was previously held by Babe Ruth.

1845

THE YEAR THAT THE OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY FIRST RECOGNIZED THE ACRONYM RSVP

DUVAL STREET in Mobile was named for Daniel Duval (1784-1824), one of Mobile’s earliest “mayors.” On page 72, read about the scandal of money and love that followed Duval’s death.