You may not have heard but this is American Craft Beer Week (ACBW). This week (May 13-19) has been set aside by the Brewers Association as a week to not only celebrate the small craft breweries out there but to also celebrate those who love and support the industry. Throughout the country this week, there …
My collection of Mother’s Day gifts this year all came before the actual day of Hallmark celebration and tasted and sounded delightful. A few weeks ago we went to see GOAT, a groovy psych-rock band from Sweden that I absolutely love. This past weekend I enjoyed the Sweetest Pint tour in York, PA, where …
I often have an intended meal in mind for the day and end up changing it five minutes before I start cooking. One of the nice things about being a work at home parent is that I have the leisure of doing things like that. Sometimes I change my mind due to time constraints (we …
Last year I interviewed Kevin Brown, co-owner of The Fridge in Lancaster, PA, on his experience at SAVOR. SAVOR is “an American craft beer and food experience” and has been building steam since its debut in 2008 in Washington DC. Since then it has sold out festivals in 10 minutes, had exciting collaborations between breweries …
From what it looks like upon my brief search into the history of authentic buffalo wings, it is no different than many great legends – the details are disputed. One thing is certain, this legendary dish graces the menu of nearly every restaurant/bar where I’ve ever dined and I’m willing to bet that nearly every …
My husband requested chicken fried chicken for dinner this week so I made it a couple nights ago. It’s one of those meals that either turns out fantastically or horribly, depending on the day. There is no rhyme or reason with chicken fried chicken and my ability to cook it. This time it turned out …
Honestly, all the food I had in Ireland was outstanding. The rump of Wicklow lamb at The Church, the traditional lamb stew at The Saddle Room, and the Connemara fish pie from Central Hotel – it was all of excellent quality and meals I would order again and again. Good Food Ireland is an initiative …
My husband brought home a couple pounds of venison sausage the other day. It was a gift from his coworker, who had it made from a deer he shot while hunting. I grew up eating deer because many of my uncles are avid hunters and I’ve never been scared of it or grossed out. I …
I am rested and refreshed after a whirlwind trip to Ireland over the weekend. I’ll have you all know that I minded my pints and quarts and didn’t trip in my heels when meeting the Irish President. In other words, the many opportunities that could have given rise to embarrassing myself never arose. Scones are …
Spent grains are a byproduct of brewing. After mashing and pulling off the wort, the brewer is left with a deliciously Grape-nutty scented heap of spent grain. We try to use our grains as much as possible, as opposed to just throwing them away. One way we reuse our spent grains is by making dog …