Lancaster, PA, is known far and wide as a destination for those interested in learning more about the Amish culture. There is a large and integrated Amish community in Lancaster and they provide many beautiful vegetables, cheeses, meats, and baked goods at local markets. One can even visit a working Amish farm to see what …
Next month is the 5th Annual Taste of Pennsylvania Wine & Music Festival at the historic York Fairgrounds in York, PA. I’m not much of a wine drinker. I mean, I definitely enjoy wine and occasionally buy a bottle at the liquor store or order a glass with dinner, but I’m a beer girl. Beer is …
One of my favorite hobbies is homebrewing. I don’t get all into the science of it or the nitty gritty details like my husband does, but I love actually brewing. I know, I know. I need to start getting more involved in the development, and I’ve been advised that pretty soon I’m in charge of …
This Sunday marks the first annual Winterfest Craft Brew Festival, located at the Chameleon Club in downtown Lancaster, PA. The event will be held from 1pm-4pm on February 19, in one session only. It is a 21+ event (obviously), and the cost of admission includes all you can drink samples from the breweries. Advance tickets …
One year ago today (October 22, 2010), Untappd debuted, a fun and exciting way to share the different brews you’re drinking across social media platforms. Whether you’re drinking a macro brew, micro brew, or homebrew, Untappd welcomes your choice. Find friends from Facebook and Twitter, toast their beer, and carry on conversations over a virtual …
I recently joined the fantastic group of writers and craft beer lovers at The Brew Bros. I’ll be posting a recipe using beer at least once a month there. I recommend you head that way and follow the feed for reviews on beer, events, recipes, and more. I developed a recipe last week using a …
Did you know that I adore beards? I find them manly and delicious. That photo up there? I took that of my husband. Yum. While cheerleading is most definitely not a sport, bearding is. The Beard Team USA is holding this year’s championship in the heart of Amish country, Lancaster, PA. There will be competitions in …
You know how there are certain places in the world that exist in a dreamy romantic world in your imagination? Places of magic, of wonder, of contentment? Ireland has always been one of those places for me. I always assumed that if ever I stepped foot on the lush green isle then my feet would …
I’d like to welcome all my readers here to stop by Disgraceful Brewery, a new blog collaboration with my husband, Mike DeGrace. We will be posting all things homebrew and craft beer related there. Recipes, news, information on brew equipment and ingredients … it will be a fun project and we look forward to sharing …
[This is Part 2 of our short trip to Las Vegas this week. You can read all about the first half of our trip here if you haven't already.] Lovely fountain outside Caesars Palace I ended the last part with Mike and I trying to decide where to eat dinner on the second night. We …