GREAT Program for those who stay in Vacation Rentals or Timeshares - Online Grocery Delivery

FoodStore2Go.com Online Grocery Delivery Service for Travellers

FoodStore2Go.com is an online grocery delivery service for visitors to The Bahamas and Orlando, Florida. Now in our 3rd year, FoodStore2Go has delivered groceries to over 10,000 travelling families making their vacation even better.  FoodStore2Go delivers to ALL properties in Orlando and the Bahamas. Vacationers love the convenience of having groceries in their hotels, resorts and time shares. From in-room snacks to full grocery service and even beer and wine, FoodStore2Go lets travelers start their vacation right away. For a low $9 delivery fee, kids are well fed, time is saved from going to an unfamiliar grocery store and everyone can relax - just like they should on vacation. How FoodStore2Go.com Works FoodStore2Go.com is an easy way for your clients to get groceries delivered to their hotel, resort, timeshare and even boat! Users simply log-on to FoodStore2Go.com, choose their location (Orlando or Bahamas) and choose from a list of thousands of usual grocery items. Visitors choose their delivery date and time (about the same time they arrive at their destination). Check out is easy by Visa or Mastercard. Orders can be placed up to 8 pm the night before for next day delivery. Friendly, uniformed FoodStore2Go staff deliver the order in our refrigerated trucks on-time and with professional service. Why Travellers Use a Grocery Service Travellers use a grocery delivery service like FoodStore2Go.com to save time and money. Imagine arriving at your destination with your groceries arriving at the same time you do. - No stopping at the grocery store on the way to the hotel - start your vacation right away - Save money on expensive hotel snacks and meals - Relax in your own room after a long day of touring - Perfect for families with special dietary needs Recent Testimonials! Suzana : " Hi there, I had a delivery made on 28/2/2012 and just want to say thank you. Excellent service and on time. I am definitely going to spread the word to friends and family and let my travel agent of 15 years know to spread the word to all her clients. Again thank you and Until I return to the Bahamas again. " Maria - Atlantis - "I took a chance based on reviews that I have read and glad to have given you a chance. Our order arrived timely and definitely a very cost savings for family vacationing to Bahamas. Fruits were very fresh and the entire order is nicely packed and organized. Thank you so much and will definitely tell others to use you as their #1 online food order. In fact while at airport, I already recommended you for another family who were on their way to Bahamas." Barbara - M/Y TEXSUN - Hurricane Hole Marina : " I want to thank you for all your assistance in planning our grocery order. The entire crew was quite pleased with the entire process. Your website was very easy to use and you were very accomodating in adding items we were interested in. The delivery schedule was on time and the quality of the food was very good. We will keep you in mind for any future charters and will mention you to others. "

Bucket Lists - A Top Ten One for Me

Snorkeling Australia's Great Barrier Reef

The coral is spectacular and the marine life will blow your mind—and the beaches are dreamy too!

Whitehaven Beach, in Australia's Whitsunday Islands.

 (Richard L'Anson/LPI)

Luke Mairs's 4 p.m. departure time seems, at first, like a mistake. When his 47-foot white catamaran, On Ice, is finally prepped and putters out of Airlie Beach for a two-night sailing trip in Australia's Coral Sea, it's far too late to go beneath the waves and get face-to-snorkel with the trip's star attraction, the Great Barrier Reef. But as On Ice slips farther away from the east coast of Queensland the light starts to fade, and you suddenly appreciate the method to Mairs's mad schedule. The sun sinks behind the boat and sets the scene ahead of us on fire, with a spectrum of oozing reds and pinks cast across the water. A string of islands, the Whitsundays, comes into focus, only to fade from a rich hunter green into an inky black silhouette. It's like someone just turned on an IMAX nature film and projected it in front of your face. "If it's your first time to the Whitsundays," Mairs says, "then this is the perfect introduction."

SEE AUSTRALIA!

See breathtaking photos of Australia and New Zealand.

Make It Happen!

GETTING THERE

A 15-hour L.A.-to-Sydney flight costs about $1,000 round trip. From Sydney, round trips to Hamilton Island, in the Whitsundays, cost about $260. Airlie Beach is 45 minutes by ferry and shuttle from Hamilton (fantasea.com.au, $49 one way).

WHEN TO GO

The Whitsundays are pleasant year-round, though the winter can be rainy. Consider a visit from July to September, when humpback whales migrate through.

WHAT TO PACK

Not much. Space on board is tight. Most deals include meals, linens, and snorkel gear. If you over-pack, ABC Travel, in Airlie Beach, offers storage for $5 per bag, per day.

BOTTOM LINE

Two-night trips aboardOn Icedepart Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 4 p.m. (isailwhitsundays.com, from $475 per person).

SEE PHOTOS OF AUSTRALIA!

There are countless access points to the Great Barrier Reef. Americans tend to set off from Cairns, a mid-reef port that's also a major cruise-ship hub. The Whitsundays are where the Australians go, and not just because they're less crowded. They're also arguably the only spot along the 1,400-mile Reef that offers attractions above the waterline that rival what's below. There are 74 Whitsundays in all, and aside from a few given over to posh resorts, 66 of them are undeveloped, with a fragrant mix of hoop pines and lowland rain forest at their hearts and postcard-worthy beaches on their edges. You have all the thrills of the Reef—the sherbet-colored coral, tropical fish, giant turtles and rays—with the added bonus of a tropical-island chain.

Plenty of companies offer sailing trips out of Airlie Beach, but for years they fell into two categories: upscale charters that can run $1,000 or more per day, or shoestring party boats where the beer-guzzling passengers easily out-drink the fish. In 2007, Luke and his younger brother, Tristram, moved to town from Melbourne and started offering affordably civilized overnights aboard On Ice and another vessel called Iceberg. Each boat sleeps 10—there are four surprisingly roomy cabins along with three bathrooms, a galley, and a dining area. Luke's girlfriend, Isabelle, serves as first mate and cooks all the meals, and all of them are delicious (though after a full day in the water even a piece of salty driftwood would go down easy).

Each morning, Luke heads to sheltered coves perfect for beginners like us. Squeezing into our full-body wet suits, we novices are about as quiet as a pack of elephants, and I'm convinced that we've scared away any fish within 50 nautical miles. Yet within seconds of dipping in, I'm surrounded by such a variety of colorful sea life, it's hard to identify what's what—a bright orange-and-white clown fish darts behind a purple brain-shaped coral just as a turtle, as big as I am, glides right next to me. I spend a good half hour following in its wake along the coral ledge.

"The fact that Luke is a local is pretty rare—most of the tour leaders just come into town for seasonal work, so they're not as familiar with the islands," says Daniel Fisher, a Perth native who signed on for an On Ice trip with two friends. "Luke has contingency plans if the snorkeling scene is too crowded or the waves are too rough at one place." He even has toys lashed to his boat in case you'd rather not snorkel at all. There's a collection of stand-up paddleboards, which are wider, more manageable versions of surfboards that let you balance on top and use an oar to navigate to shallow waters. You can easily see the Reef just beneath the surface. There's also a clear-bottomed kayak, made of translucent plastic, which gives the illusion of sitting on an aquarium.

There's no way anything on land could live up to that kind of show, right? That's what we skeptics are thinking when Luke suggests heading ashore. Our first stop is Betty's Beach, which looks like a slice of the New England coast, plopped into the Caribbean. Thick stands of pine collide with milky white sand and aquamarine water so clear that when we hike up to a scenic overlook a half hour later, we can spy the outline of a manta ray cruising in the bay below. It's nearly perfect—aside from the presence of a dozen other sailing groups. "This is where everyone comes," Luke says later, as he's steering us away from Betty's. "You kind of have to see it—but it shouldn't be the only beach you see." 

We anchor next at Whitehaven Beach, a few miles south. Whitehaven turns out to be just as gorgeous as Betty's, only we have the place to ourselves, save for a few pieces of coral and a lone starfish. Some folks take off their shoes and stroll along the waterline, but the rest of us simply lay out and relax in the sun. The sand is so fine, soft, and startlingly white that it seems like baby powder. A few hours later, when Luke offers to take us to another snorkeling spot or let us stay put, a few people say they'd rather hang at Whitehaven. Everyone ultimately agrees to go snorkeling—I, for one, want to find my turtle buddy again. But the fact that we've found a piece of dry land nearly as tempting as the magical maze of the Great Barrier Reef makes one thing clear: We've just had the surf-and-turf vacation of a lifetime.

Best Ballpark food in America

Do you have a "thing" for ballpark food?  Why not put a few of these ballparks on your bucketlist...

When the 2013 Major League Baseball season opens this week, all eyes will be on the field. Well, for the first inning or so. At that point, the aroma of grilled hot dogs, barbecue sauce, garlic fries, crab cakes, and clam chowder will lure even the most diehard bleacher creatures to the food stands that line the corridors. While peanuts and Cracker Jacks remain ballgame staples, there's a world of serious eats at every ballpark in the U.S. Honestly, you can find a fantastic meal anywhere the national pastime is played. Here are our top picks for the discerning baseball gourmand.

Citi Field, Queens, NY

Although the New York Mets have played second fiddle to their crosstown rivals, the Yankees, for the past few years, the team's new stadium, which debuted in 2009, takes the pennant for unparalleled food options, including grub from Danny Meyer's Shake Shack. "I was torn between a giant sandwich from Hot Pastrami on Rye and authentic Mexican tacos from El Verano Taqueria," says Budget Travel's Assistant Digital Editor, Kaeli Conforti. "Then I spotted Blue Smoke. Pulled pork sandwiches and beer at a baseball game? Absolutely."

Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO

The Kansas City Royals' fans are blessed with the finest BBQ in baseball, and the KC Ribeye sandwich piles onions and mushrooms on top of steak and the barbecue sauce for which the city if renowned.

AT&T Park, San Francisco

The defending world champion San Francisco Giants play in a decidedly foodie town, so it's no surprise that the eats at their ballpark are staggering. "Two indelible sensory images from the park: the sight of kayakers paddling around McCovey Cove hoping to fish out a home run ball, and the overwhelming but delicious scent of Gilroy Garlic Fries!" says Cathy Bennett Kopf, municipal treasurer by day, travel blogger by night (theopensuitcase.com).

Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia

The home of the Phillies is known for The Schmitter, layered in cheese, grilled salami, beef, fried onions, tomato, and special sauce. But the park is also considered the most vegetarian-friendly in baseball. My brother John Paul Cappiello, an operations manager for a bank and a singer/songwriter, names the veggie Vedura hoagie, from Planet Hoagie, as his fave. "Roasted eggplant, roasted red peppers, broccoli rabe, and sharp provolone—now that I'd wait in line for!"

Oriole Park at Camden Yards

"Nothing beats a Camden Yards Crab Cake on a warm summer night," says Christina Mattson, a broadcast business manager. "They've ruined me for ballpark franks." The crab cakes are made with jumbo crab meat, and local favorite Old Bay seasoning is available, of course.

Fenway Park, Boston

If you've managed to visit Boston and not overdosed on chowdah by the time you take your seat for a Red Sox game, you can obtain an exceptionally rich, steaming bowl of the iconic New England soup right at the park, at Legal Sea Foods.

Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY

The Yankees have gone upscale in their menu options since moving into their new home in 2009, including the staggeringly tasty Lobel's Prime Beef Sandwich. But for this Bronx native, nothing beats a Nathan's Famous hot dog with mustard. At my first ballgame at the original Yankee Stadium, my dad bought me a dog and, as I prepared to take a bite, he said, "You know, nothing tastes better than a hot dog at a baseball game." I still think so.

Be Your Own Bartender with In (hotel) Room Cocktail Experience

Traditionally, hotels have taken pride in offering services that let travelers sit back, relax, and enjoy. However, recently an increasing number of guests are seeking experiences where they can call the shots and create memories and skills that last long after their trip has ended. The James offers a new in-room mixology experience that goes far beyond the mini-bar and lets guests become expert mixologists in the privacy of their own suite. This is DIY, with a twist - literally!

Every room at The James is now equipped with all the supplies needed to create bespoke cocktails, including a pint glass printed with recipes crafted specifically for In-Room Mixology. Guests can order the In-Room Cocktail Experience as part of The James In-Room Dining menu and a perfectly proportioned set of liquors and ingredients will be delivered. In addition to the cost of liquor consumed from the Pantry, the tray of accoutrements is $28. Customization is what the experience is all about, and guests can choose whether they would like to prepare the drinks or watch and learn from an expert bartender for a private mixology lesson.

 

Guests can enjoy the following selection of drinks as part of the In-Room Experience:

·      Corpse Reviver 2 (Gin, Cointreau, Lillet Blanc, Lemon)

·      The Marguerita (Tequila, Cointreau, Lime, Simple Syrup)

·      Old Havana (Rum, Simple Syrup, Lime, Bitters)

·      Blood & Sand (Bourbon, Cherry Heering, Sweet Vermouth, Orange)

·      Moscow Mule (Vodka, Lime, Ginger Ale, Bitters)

As part of the experience, guests can refer to a provided book, "American Bar," with recipes for over 200 contemporary cocktail recipes, which is also available for purchase at the hotel for $35. Additionally for those who want to "mix outside the box," the in-room bottles let guests bring their own imaginative cocktail creations to life.

The James takes the inspired mixed drinks of New York and Chicago's nightlife scenes and brings them exclusively for guests to savor in the warmly modern rooms at the hotel. (The James Royal Palm also is set to open later this year in Miami, and this program will be offered there as well). Guests may not be able to take the bright lights of these cities home with them, but they can savor some of their after-hours specialties again and again once they've enjoyed the In-Room Cocktail Experience.

Want To Be A Rock Star?

WORLD FAMOUS ROCK ‘N’ ROLL FANTASY CAMP

SETS UP ETERNAL DIGS IN LAS VEGAS

LEGENDARY ROCK GODS ROGER DALTREY, ALICE COOPER, WARREN HAYNES, DAVE NAVARRO, SAMMY HAGAR, GENE SIMMONS AND MORE SIGN UP FOR “CAMP”

NEW YORK, NY – There’s one fantasy that even Las Vegas couldn’t deliver…UNTIL NOW. Beginning this fall, anyone who dreamed of becoming a rock god can sign up for the wildly acclaimed Rock N’ Roll Fantasy Camp for the best up-close, life changing encounter with legends like Roger Daltrey, Dave Navarro, Sammy Hagar, Alice Cooper, Gene Simmons, Vince Neil and many more. Celebrating 15 years of making rock star fantasies come to life, the Rock N’ Roll Fantasy Camp announces its permanent home in Las Vegas, marking the hottest new attraction in town.

“What I love about Rock N’ Roll Fantasy Camp is watching these people learn so much in such a short space of time and having fun,” says Roger Daltrey of The Who.


“They say what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas,” says David Fishof Rock N’ Roll Fantasy Camp Founder, veteran music producer and author of the forthcoming book, Rock Your Business: What You And Your Company Can Learn From The Business Of Rock And Roll. “But with Rock N’ Roll Fantasy Camp’s new permanent home and “Rock Star for a Day” program, what happens in Vegas stays with you for a lifetime.

UPCOMING CAMPS

Iconic rock legend Gene Simmons of KISS will kick things in Vegas at the Camp’s new location in conjunction with the MGM Grand; Simmons will headline the October 10-14 camp, along with special guest rock stars including Zakk Wylde (Ozzy Osbourne guitarist, Black Label Society), Vince Neil (Motley Crue) and Sebastian Bach (Skid Row). Campers will take the stag nightly at the MGM Grand every night.

Additional camps are scheduled throughout the 2012-2013 season; headlining the November 7-11 camp as a “salute to the blues” will be Warren Haynes (Allman Brothers) and Jack Bruce (Cream) followed by Roger Daltrey who will headline the January 23-27 camp featuring Dave Navarro (Jane’s Addiction.) Kicking off on President’s Day week none other than Alice Cooper will headline the February 14-18 camp with Sammy Hagar headlining the March camp taking place March 6-10.

Coming to Vegas to have some fun? The Rock N’ Roll Fantasy Camp offers an unmatched encounter called “Rock Star For a Day” which is the ultimate rock star package. Visitors to Las Vegas can now be submerged into a 2 to 3 hour jam session with famous artists and musicians, performing songs from a set list, your personal requests or original songs. Sessions will be held at the Rock N’ Roll Fantasy Camp’s world-class headquarters with private rehearsal rooms equipped with the best instruments and equipment. Your own personal jam session will be recorded allowing you to take home a live version of your experience. Transportation will be provided, as will a personal tour manager, expert technician, and roadie that are insured to give you the full “Rock Star Experience.” The only thing you will have to worry about is hitting that next note or landing that chord with your favorite rocker. No matter your experience level, novice or advanced, you now have the chance to create something that some people only dream of accomplishing, and you will have the session recording to prove it.

The 10,000 square foot Rock N’ Roll Fantasy Camp will be based at 3485 W. Harmon Avenue, Las Vegas.

For registration, pricing and additional camp information, call 1-888-762-2263 or visit www.rockcamp.com.

New Hotel in Downtown Vegas, baby....

 New Hotel Debuts in Downtown Las Vegas

 

the D Las Vegas Delivers Fresh, Energetic Attitude and Fun Atmosphere

LAS VEGAS – October 11, 2012 – The former Fitzgeralds Casino & Hotel has completed its dramatic transformation to become the D Las Vegas, revealing a sleek new style, energetic attitude and fun atmosphere in the heart of downtown Las Vegas.

Located beneath the largest video screen in the world on Vegas’ famous Fremont Street Experience, the D sits at the center of four neon blocks of non-stop party action. The property’s complete interior and exterior renovation embraces the upbeat culture of downtown and invites guests to experience the modern amenities, first-class entertainment, fun culinary experiences and unique gaming that abound inside.

Click here for photos, video and more: http://bit.ly/theDLasVegasGrandOpening

“We’re incredibly excited to be part of a new era in downtown Las Vegas,” said the D Owner and CEO Derek Stevens. “the D’s renovations reflect the high energy and friendly atmosphere of Fremont Street, and we want everyone to have a blast when they stay and play with us.”

Renovations at the D focus on modern styling, while maintaining elements from classic Vegas and introducing glimpses of Detroit:

· the D stands for many things. Drawing inspiration from its home in Downtown Las Vegas and its owner’s hometown of Detroit as well as his first name.

· A new lobby and valet lead guests to one of the only two-level casinos in the city offering the latest in slots and table games on the first floor and a Vintage Vegas gaming experience on the second, featuring an array of coin-operated slots and the beloved Sigma Derby simulated horse-racing game.

· 624 remodeled rooms offer modern, updated accommodations while 14 luxury suites provide guests with a lavish space for relaxing or entertaining.

· Two new high-energy bars – LONGBAR inside the casino and D Bar on Fremont Street – serve up frozen libations, an extensive beer menu and traditional cocktails 24/7.

· Featured on The Today Show, The Food Network and The Travel Channel, Detroit’s iconic American Coney Island restaurant opens its first-ever location outside of Michigan, serving up legendary Coney Dogs.

· Offering an entirely new take on the neon signage of Sin City, the D’s Fremont Street façade is now home to an exclusive interactive video display, known as “Face to Face,” which broadcasts colorful, dynamic content across hundreds of feet of LED signage and forty giant flat screen televisions.

A Glimpse into the D Las Vegas:

· Dream & Doze. Guests will enjoy 624 completely remodeled rooms. The contemporary accommodations feature clean lines, bold colors and sleek gaming-inspired decor. Amenities include pillow-top mattresses, flat-screen TVs, safes, iPod docking stations, high-speed wired and wireless Internet access and more.

· D-luxe Suites. the D’s expansive new suites offer first-class luxury accommodations in the midst of downtown Las Vegas’ exciting atmosphere. The two-room suites inspired by classic menswear feature rich woods, marbles and leathers complemented by custom, hounds tooth carpeting and a pinstriped, felt couch adorned with herringbone and tweed accent pillows. A full wet-bar with black marble countertops and two refrigerators leads into a large, well-appointed entertaining area with three flat-screens. Expansive windows look out across the Las Vegas Valley providing an unrivaled perspective from the tallest building downtown. A separate sleeping area with plush, king-sized bed, flat-screen and lavish bathroom offer a private escape.

· Double Down. The unique two-level casino boasts the latest in slots and table games manned by playful dancing dealers on the first floor, and transport guests back in time to old-school Vegas with a Vintage Casino on the second. Gamblers can rock out to today’s hottest songs and enjoy 10x odds on Dice and all Blackjacks pay 3 to 2. On the second floor, those nostalgic for days past will delight in the retro tunes, jingle of coins and restored neon. Complete with the beloved Sigma Derby simulated, horse-racing game and a wide assortment of classic coin-operated three-reel slots including Double Diamond, Wild Cherry and Blazing 7s, there is no shortage of old school charm in the second floor’s throwback gaming experience.

· Down a Drink. When it’s time for a cold one, guests can pick their poison at three distinct bars. Immersed in the bustle of Fremont Street Experience, D Bar invites guests and passersby alike to enjoy refreshing frozen libations and specialty cocktails as talented, flair bartenders send bottles and glasses flying through the air to the sounds of the best bands around. Inside, guests can cool off at LONGBAR – the longest bar in Nevada, stretching the length of the first floor casino. Outfitted with massive flat-screens for prime sports watching, LONGBAR is an uninhibited locale for gathering, gaming and drinking. Upstairs, guests can take a break from vintage gaming to select from the extensive beer menu offered at Vue Bar.

· Delectable Dining. Detroit’s iconic American Coney Island brings its first out-of-state location to the D. A favorite of Detroiters and visitors for nearly a century, American Coney Island is the oldest family-owned business in Detroit. Founder Gust Keros coined the phrase “Coney Dog” and introduced the now legendary treat to the city of Detroit in 1917. The high-quality, specially seasoned, natural-casing Dearborn sausage brand hotdog is topped with the Keros family secret recipe Coney Island Chili Sauce, fine mustard and sweet chopped onions, and served in a warm steamed bun. The restaurant has continued to attract loyal patrons from every generation in Detroit and around the country. American Coney Island joins Courtyard Grill, serving up traditional American fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner and Don B’s Steakhouse.

· Dazzling Display. On the D’s Fremont Street Experience façade, an exclusive new lightshow designed and developed by Cirque du Soleil visionary Roger Parent, brings the casino’s exterior to life with “virtual tapestry technology.” Unlike any other light feature in Vegas, “Face to Face” features forty massive flat-screens arranged in mobile panels to stream colorful LED content 24 hours per day. An adjacent LED exterior escalator whisks guests to the second floor as playful graphics dance and swirl across the screens, interacting with passersby and leading the way inside. Additionally, Face to Face’s panels contract to create a mega screen, displaying content from live acts performing on nearby 3rd Street Stage.

· Dance with Prince. Die of Laughter. the D offers a lineup of entertainment in the showroom, sure to appeal to any guest. “Marriage Can Be Murder,” an award-winning interactive comedy and murder-mystery dinner experience, invites audience members to become a part of the show every night at 6:30 p.m. Thursday – Sunday, guests can join Jason Tenner and his band as Purple Reign, THE Prince Tribute Show performs live renditions of the legendary singer’s famous hits.

· Do Business. Featuring 8,000 square feet of meeting space, the D Las Vegas is equipped with one ballroom and four reconfigurable break-out rooms privately located on the 12^th floor and conveniently accessible to guest rooms by elevators. The space can accommodate groups up to 300 people, whether for meetings, weddings or special events and has audio and visual equipment to keep events running smoothly. All meeting rooms will also soon offer Hotspot Wireless access at broadband speeds.

the D Las Vegas Resources:

· Visit our website: http://www.theD.com

Those Gummy Bears You All Have Been Waiting For

How To Turn Gummy Bears into Drunkie Bears

aka Vodka Gummy Bears

After making a successful batch of the vodka gummy bears I had many people interested in exactly what I did so they could recreate these delicious treats themselves.  I read a lot of different recipes and watched a lot of different videos of what worked and what didn’t work for other people so I took the best of the best and wound up with some excellent party snacks.

Here is exactly what I did…

Stuff You’ll Need:

1 box/case of Black Forest Gummy Bear mini-bags from Costco
3 cups vodka (the Costco equivalent of Skyy)
1 13”x9” glass baking pan/dish with matching plastic lid

Day 1

-Open 22 of the 24 packages of gummy bear mini-bags and dump all those gummy bears into the glass dish.
-Set aside 1 package of the gummy bears to compare your drunkies to the gummies later.
-Eat 1 package while opening all the other mini-bags, or in my case your husband eats it.
-Pour 1 cup of vodka evenly over the pan of gummy bears and stir them all up really good.  Make sure every bear is touching some of the vodka.
--The concoction will look quite watery.
-Put the lid on the pan and put the pan in the fridge.
-Stir the gummies again in the evening or before going to bed.

Day 2

-Stir the gummies in the morning.  Most likely all the vodka will be absorbed by the gummies.  If gummies are sticking together, gently pry them apart with your spoon.
-Pour another ½ cup vodka evenly over the gummies and stir them up real good.
-Put them back in the fridge with the lid on the pan.
-Stir the gummies again in the evening, gently separating any gummies stuck together.
-Pour another ½ vodka evenly over the gummies and stir again
-Put the pan back in the fridge with the lid on the pan.

Day 3

-Stir the gummies in the morning and you will notice the vodka is all soaked up again.  Pry any stuck together gummies apart gently with your spoon.
-If you test one at this point you will notice they are not super strong but the middle is still a little hard, so there is room for more vodka!
-Pour another  ½ cup vodka evenly over the gummies and stir them up.
-Put them back in the fridge with the lid on the pan.
-Stir the gummies in the evening and separate the stuck together gummies.

Day 4

-Stir the gummies in the morning and the evening, making sure to separate any stuck together gummies.
-You will notice by this time all the liquid is gone.  There may be a “film” or thin “slime” in the bottom of the pan and that is fine.

Day 5

-I forgot to do anything to them.

Day 6

-Stir the gummies in the morning and separate any stuck together ones. 
-Put the lid back on the pan and put them back in the fridge.
-In the evening stir the gummies and put the last ½ cup of vodka in, pouring evenly over all gummies.  By this time you will notice they have grown quite a bit from their original size.  Separate any stuck together gummies. 
-Put the lid on the pan and put them back in the fridge.
Day 7
-Stir the gummies gently, by this time they have soaked up about as much vodka as they can take.  The center of them should not be hard anymore.  Separate any stuck together.  -You should notice that the gummies have grown over 50% larger than their original size.
-If all the liquid is gone, and only that film or slime is on the bottom of the pan, they are ready to eat!  If there is still a little liquid, put them back in the fridge for a few more hours.  Otherwise, enjoy your drunkie bears!

Tips

-Use a higher quality gummy bear.  Lower quality gummy bears may not have the best ingredients to hold together.  I heard Swedish Fish do not work (they get mushy) and sour gummies make things super sticky and gooey.
-Don’t use a super cheap vodka and don’t use any over-proof liquors like 100 proofs or ever clear.  It seems your mid-line vodkas work well.  I also heard other liquors work well like flavored vodkas and rums.  The theme seems to be to stay with a mid-line liquor in that 70-80 proof range.
-Make the gummies in a glass dish.  Plastic dishes may lead to mushier gummies.  And the glass assures a true flavor.
-The gummies can be transported for short periods of time without being cooled, but any longer than an hour or so you may have mush on your hands.
-After your gummies are ready to eat, they can be frozen and are delicious too.
-Most of all – ENJOY!!!
-As always, these are an adult treat meant for only those 21 years of age and older.  Gotta get that disclaimer in there somewhere.