But have you been to the Finger Lakes in New York? I’m on countdown for an adventure in the Finger Lakes for a mix of travel, wine, beer, cider, nature and good times. I can’t wait! Did you know that the Finger Lakes is New York’s biggest wine region? There are over 100 wineres in the area. There’s also […]
A few months ago I hadn’t even heard of Blue Point Brewery.  I admit that I was very tardy to the Blue Point Party. It’s a popular brew for many New Yorkers. Well, now I know. Blue Point was started in 1998 by two buddies who were on the prowl for fresh beer on Long Island. I was surprised to […]
It’s time for another Crock-Pot adventure. Take your palate to Ireland and get in some love for St. Patrick’s Day with a slow cooker Guinness stew. Guinness was first brewed in 1759 by Arthur Guinness. He was a gangsta businessman, because he signed a lease for 9,000 years for the brewery’s property at St. James Gate in Dublin. In 2000 the […]
When I hear the name Stella it always makes be think of Marlon Brando in a Streetcar Named Desire yelling the name. Then another Stella comes to mind. Most people have heard of Stella Artois, it’s kind of an icon in the beer world. It was first introduced in 1926 as a beer for Christmas festivities. It’s named after the […]
As usual on Sunday, I get in some kitchen magick. Today I have fired up my Crock-Pot to slow cook some kitchen. I’m still using my slow cooker despite all the drama surrounding them. I decided to add some Leffe Blond beer to the chicken. It’s an authentic blond abbey beer, that’s smooth and subtle. Leffe has been making their […]
Did you know that you can get craft beer made in the heart of Coney Island? Thanks to Coney Island Brewery, there’s some good beer to sip and savor. Their tagline is “Thrill Your Tastebuds”. I’m always up for that. About two years ago the brewery settled into it’s location on Surf Avenue. There are about 8 rotating beers on […]
When I was invited on a press trip to Cincinnati, Ohio for a beer festival called Bockfest, I thought it was would be the perfect opportunity to up my beer game. What I loved even more about the festival was the goat element, long story short, I have a thing for goats. The beer gets its name from Einbeck, […]
Cooking  and baking with beer is  a big thing.  Who doesn’ t love a beer battered nosh. The hops and malt add a complex flavor to food that can’t be denied.  While people have used beer for centuries when cooking, it’s still not getting the love that it deserves. Since craft beer is only becoming bigger this may change. Beer […]
