If ever there was a morning for indulgence, I’d say Christmas morning is it. As children, my brother and sister and I would wait impatiently behind a red bow stretching across the hallway while my Dad stoked the fire and my Mom made some final touches on the room. When everything was just right, we […]
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 […]
Cockle Warming Beer Cocktails
It seems as if only last month I was wiping my brow and seeking liquid shade in the form of a frosty weissbier. My taste buds must feel the changing winds, as they, too, crave a warmer touch for colder days. A higher heft of alcohol and darker kilned malts are oft’ enough to elicit […]
Cooking with Beer: Butternut Squash Beer Cheese Soup
I know you’re sick to death of pumpkin spice and still bitter about Daylight Savings time coming to an end, but Fall isn’t just about the endless raking of leaves and relearning how to weather the cold. It’s soup season, y’all! Time to drag the blankets and slippers out of the closet and enjoy a […]
Lindemans Kriek Muffins
In a never-ending quest to incorporate beer with breakfast, I have discovered Kriek Muffins. Chewy, tangy, and the perfect friend for bitter coffee, these muffins made with sweet, cherry beer will start you off on the right foot. Lindemans Kriek is very low in alcohol, and only used to flavor this baked good, meaning you […]
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 […]