Forget green beer on St. Patrick’s Day. The only thing I’m looking forward to this time of year, is a plate of corned beef and cabbage with potatoes, carrots, mustard, and horseradish. A frothy glass of Irish stout or even a dram of Irish Whiskey wouldn’t be rebuffed, providing their proper hues are still intact. […]
Cooking With Beer: Wild Mushroom & Porter Stuffing
When it comes to fancy cookin’ in my house, it’s my husband John who likes to whip things up from scratch. But I do like to try my hand at a recipe here and there, particularly where there’s beer involved. The holidays are a great time to fire up the oven for traditional favorites to […]
Brother Thelonious Braised Beef Short Ribs
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Cooking With Beer: Brown Ale-Brined Turkey
There’s nothing like a great roasted turkey during the Holidays! Food is what I look forward to most this time of year. Food…and beer! I’ve recently been trying my hand at cooking with beer. So when I saw this recipe for a brown ale-brined turkey in my copy of The Craft Beer Cookbook, I knew […]