Beer is the 5th food group as far as I’m concerned. It has often played second fiddle to wine when it comes to pairing and cooking, but beer is perfect for both. The flavors found in beer with its combination of malt, hops, and yeast can really complement food and bring your meal to new […]
Drinking Like It’s 1941
It was 1941. The world was at war for the second time in the 20th century, and the ripples of the 13-year-long Prohibition of alcohol in the United States (1920-1933) was still being felt as strongly as the moonshine that made its way into hip flasks during the ban. Despite the rough political climate (or […]
I Love the Smell of Maple and Bourbon in the Morning
If there’s a good time to enjoy a little booze in the morning, it’s during the Holidays. According to my research, the combination of maple syrup and bourbon for breakfast is a wonderful way to start out the New Year. No, I’m not a bad influence…at all. Don’t forget to bring your sweet tooth and […]
Beer-Battered Corn Fritters from the “Outlander Kitchen”
I’m obsessed with the Outlander book series by Diana Gabaldon. Set mostly in eighteenth century Scotland, the epic saga has it all: romance, adventure, historical fiction, and fantasy. Now that the story is a TV series on Starz, my obsession has reached new heights! Thanks to Theresa Carle-Sanders and her companion cookbook and […]
The Bamberger Zwiebel
Spending ten days traveling around Germany with some of the world’s most intelligent and upcoming female beer industry workers was a delight I never saw coming. Thanks to the Pink Boots Society and its supporters, I was able to sample some of Germany’s finest food and beer while learning about its beer culture, history, […]
Cooking with Beer: Strawberry IPA Popsicles
It’s hotter than Hades outside! That means it’s the perfect time for frozen treats. Tickle your child-like fancy with an adult version of the good old fashioned Popsicle! The twist here is that these are made with beer. And what do we love more than beer? Absolutely nothing! It’s time to make Strawberry IPA Popsicles. […]