The recent spring snowfall in Salt Lake City that blanketed the area from peak to valley in one last (I hope) dumping of snow inspired me to give some of my favorite dark beers one last hurrah before the lighter colored pilsners and blonde ales of summer take their place. What better way to celebrate […]
Coffee Beer – The Timeless Potation
As a child, I was taught the time of each day was split in half by the midday, or noon. Ante meridiem (a.m.) indicated the time before noon, and post meridiem (p.m.) indicated the time after noon. The simple time split, along with a display of hours and minutes, helps anyone bound to the construct […]
So Some Beer, Chocolate, And Cheese Walked Into A Bar…
… actually, it was a brewery. And since we’ve decided to be so specific, it was Fisher Brewing Company in Salt Lake City, Utah, joined by The Chocolate Conspiracy and Raclette Machine in the name of flavor exploration and sensory discovery! On Sunday, August 12th, these three SLC gastronomic powerhouses teamed up for a pairing […]
Chocolate and Beergasms!
A little known fact about my hometown is what an amazing chocolate scene it has! There are many high quality chocolatiers in and around Salt Lake City, making it a real hub for the chocolate connoisseur. Utah chocolate makers import cacao beans from all over the world to create products with complex flavors that also […]
Beer – It’s What’s For Breakfast
Toast. Eggs. Bacon. Beer – It’s what’s for breakfast. Beer is also for dinner and lunch, but first things first. And that means breakfast! The other crafty beer girl has been preaching prudence when it comes to alcohol consumption, and she’s absolutely correct in her methods of moderation. So don’t listen to me. My words […]