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Posts tagged “Beer”

Cinco de Mayo Recipe: Mango Michelada

Happy Cinco de Mayo! Today is a great excuse to eat plenty of Mexican food. Do you love Mexican food? If so you're right there with Michelle Obama, who said yesterday that it is her "favorite food in ...

Beer Guide: All About Pale Ale

Now that the weather is getting warmer, we're all about the pale ales! The crisp, clean flavors of these beers are perfect for hot afternoons next to the grill. What pale ales are you enjoying right n...

Beer Guide: What Are Hops?

Beer buffs will often describe the flavor of a particular beer by saying things like "It's hoppy," or "Not a lot of hops." Ever wonder what the heck these guys are talking about? Read on......

Beer Guide: What is Double Bock?

Double bock (or doppelbock) beers have became one of our new favorites this winter! And with cold weather lingering in many parts of the country, there's definitely still time to enjoy this warming ma...

Good Question: What Beers and Wines Pair With Stir-Fry?

Allison is looking for beer and wine recommendations for her favorite fast, cheap dinner. Can you help? In keeping with trying to keep dinners light, healthy and cheap, I've found myself making veget...

Too Cute: Wood Animal Bottle Openers from Roost

When it comes to our kitchen, there are the practical, work-horse items, and then there are the whimsical ones. When we saw these carved wood bottle openers at Velocity Art and Design, we thought whim...

Beer Guide: What is Lambic Beer?

If we had to describe lambic beers in one word, we'd probably go with "funky." Yes, funky! This beer has a little something extra over those other beers, making every bottle unique and incredibly fun ...

Good Seasonal Beer: Sam Adams Winter Lager

Since moving to New England, Sam Adams Winter Lager is another seasonal treat that we've started looking forward to. From late November through January, you'll find a 6-pack of this spicy dark beer in...

Good Question: What Can I Cook with Pale Ale?

The other day we had a question about beer cheese soup; now here's one on cooking with pale ale. In our most recent Open Thread, reggiesoang asks: Is there any dish that could be cooked with pale al...

Kitchen Color Inspiration: Hitachino Beer
From AT:SF

We saw this post from Lily at AT:San Francisco a couple of days ago, and we loved it for two reasons. One, Hitachino Nest is a really good beer that we just discovered......

Tell Us: What Fall Beers Do You Love?

It's that time of year when we start seeing pumpkin beers or "harvest" brews lining the shelves. It's also Oktoberfest time in Germany, which prompts Americans to throw beer tastings and put down thei...

Barritts Ginger Beer for Those Dark and Stormy Cocktails

We loved Nora's post earlier today about the Dark and Stormy, largely because we've been drinking these quite a bit this summer. We lucked out and found the authentic ingredients — Gosling's rum a...

Simple Escapes: A Drink in the Park

Escape. That word can mean a lot of different things. We're exploring all angles, inspiring you to cook foods from far-off countries and celebrating gear that streamlines your getaway. But we also l...

Cold and Frosty Pint: Brooklyn Summer Ale

Here is just one more reason we're going to be sad to see summer go this year: Brooklyn Summer Ale. It's a new discovery for us, and now we are totally in love with this beer. ...