Western Wasabi (horseradish)

Horseradish is often compared to wasabi. Wasabi was called "Japanese horseradish" in 1903 by American botanist and plant explorer David Fairchild (1869-1954). "An Expert Describes…

Westside Manhattan (cocktail)

The Westside Manhattan is a new name for the classic Manhattan cocktail. Included are whiskey and vermouth -- Irish whiskey, as this drink is popular on St. Patrick's Day. Angostura bitters…

Whiskey Sour

Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Whiskey sourThe whiskey sour is a mixed drink containing whiskey (often bourbon), lemon juice, sugar, and optionally, a dash of egg white. With the egg white,…

Whiskey Wednesday

"Whiskey Wednesday" is a drinking slang name for a day of the week. Whiskey drinks are sold on this day, often at a reduced price. "Whiskey Wednesday" has been cited in print…

White Pizza

"White pizza" (pizza without tomato sauce) is found at many pizzerias in the New York area, but is not often found in other parts of the country. The Italian "pizza bianca" is a…

White Russian (cocktail)

The "White Russian" cocktail is made from vodka, coffee liqueur (such as Kahlua or Tia Maria), and cream. The "Black Russian" cocktail does not include cream. Heublein, Inc.,…

Whoopie Pie (Whoopee Pie)

Whoopie pies (also spelled "whoopee") are often claimed to be a Pennsylvania Dutch treat, but dessert cookbook author Nancy Baggett found recipes in Pennsylvania cookbooks since only the…

Whore Derve (hors d’oeuvre)

"Hors d'oeuvres" is difficult for many Americans to spell. The term has nothing to do with whores, but there are jokes. "First the simple whore derves" was printed in The…

Wine Ice Cream

Mercer's Dairy in Boonville, New York (Oneida County), introduced wine ice cream in 2007. In July 2008, the New York State legislature approved the manufacture and sale of wine ice cream; a…

Wine O’Clock

"Wine o'clock" is any time that is appropriate for drinking wine. It could be a set time of the day (such as 6 o'clock or 8 o'clock) or it could be any time. "Wine…

Wine Pawning

Pawn shops usually accept gold and silver jewelry, but, after the financial crisis in 2008, some pawn shops began accepting high quality wines. "Pawning Wine: Paris Hock Shops Accept…

Wine Wednesday

"Wine Wednesday" is a drinking slang name for a day of the week. "Wine Wednesday" has been cited in print since at least 1973, but became popular in the 2000s. Wine is served or…

Winesday Wednesday

"Winesday Wednesday" is a drinking slang name for a day of the week. The term is usually simply "Winesday" and it could occur on any day of the week, but it's usually held…