Strawberry lover. Yeah, I’m talking to you – calling you out. You know who you are. You’re the one who can’t pass up the berries at the side of the road. The one who can’t resist the temptation to nibble on one (or seven) on your way home, as long as they’re organic, of course….
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Grapefruit IPA Bars
Back in January, the hubbs and I decided it was time to take a “beer break.” We had been daily drinkers for years now – a beer here, a beer there, and a few beers at home. It was a rare occurrence that we wouldn’t have at least “a” beer on any given day and…
Portland – My New Favorite City to Visit
Portland is a beer city, so it’s no wonder that it quickly moved strait to the top of my list of favorite cities to visit. One hundred and forty craft breweries(!) dot the landscape of Oregon according to the Brewers Association, and ranks #2 in the United States for breweries per capita. There is one…
Pumpkin-Pumpkin Beer Risotto w/ Coffee & Chocolate Stout Glazed Short Ribs
We’re in the thick of Fall here in Southern California, though it doesn’t really feel like it. We just had a 90°F high today, and my tomato plants are still surviving! I’ve been waiting and waiting for some baking pumpkins to arrive at the grocery/farmers market, and that day finally came last week! The instant…
Beer French Dip with Heirloom Tomatoes and Gremolata
Slow-cooked beef. Creamy, melty cheese. Fluffy French bread. Beer jus. These ingredients are what make up the French Beer Dip – A re-invented version of the classic French Dip, and you will want to stick your face in it again, and again….. yes, again.