The white wine spritzer gets a classy, 21st century makeover (recipes)
Credit: Voga Italia While many consider the wine spritzer to be a throwback drink (made popular in the ’70s and ’80s), it seems that lately the spritzer has been making its way back onto the trendy...
View ArticleTasty trends: Food and drink predictions for 2012
Will gourmet doughnuts overtake the cupcake craze this year? (Pictured: bacon-maple "Flying Pig" doughnut from Gourdough's food truck in Austin. Credit: pagetx via Flickr.) That gold, strapless...
View ArticleDreaming of Rio: Cachaça is Brazil’s answer to rum
Cachaça! Brazil's national booze produced from sugarcane (photo: Wikimedia Commons) Though most of the U.S is stuck in the doldrums of a chilly, gray winter, I’m in sunny Brazil. While the temperatures...
View ArticleIt’s the bomb: Get a sweet buzz from this Chocolate “Bomb” Stout Float
Believe it or not, beer and chocolate make a great pair. Better yet, beer and chocolate ice cream make an amazing pair. The inspiration for this boozy treat came from a drool-worthy photo of a similar...
View ArticleCinco de Derby: Drinking decisions for a double holiday
Whether you're donning a feathered fascinator or a colorful sombrero this Saturday, here are some Cinco and Derby drinks perfect for celebrating this double holiday. (Photo: Polkaroo via Flickr) This...
View ArticleEverything’s Coming Up Rosé
Credit: Samantha via Wikimedia Commons Head on over to my pal Penny’s blog, Penny’s Romance Reviews, to check out my guest post on one of my favorite drinks for her weekly “Martini Club”: Rosé! It’s...
View ArticleDoes bacon make everything better?: Rogue Ales’ Voodoo Doughnut Bacon Maple Ale
Bacon maple doughnut in a glass Rogue Ales recently teamed up with Portland’s legendary Voodoo Doughnut (the bakery that became infamous by foodie travel shows for their odd doughnut flavors) to create...
View ArticleEat Your Suds: Beer bread and spreadable beer cheese
Incredibly easy recipes for all you beer (and carb) lovers. Confession: I love craft beer and I’ll drink just about any kind, but I also enjoy eating my suds. No, not in a bowl with a soup spoon, but...
View ArticleSpice up your Cinco: Two twists on classic tipples to celebrate the 5th of May
Due to the simple fact that we Americans have to make just about every holiday an excuse to drink, I’m sure that most of you are well aware that Cinco de Mayo is this weekend. That means parties,...
View ArticleHomebrewing for dummies: Brooklyn Brew Shop simplifies brewing craft beer at...
Left: Brew mix kit; Right: full brewing starter kit with flavor mix. (Photo: Brooklyn Brew Shop) After attending culinary school and working with food for an occupation for around seven years now, it’s...
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