Monthly Archives: November 2013

Blue Heron Spoon Bread

For many of us, Thanksgiving season brings about reasons to gather and eat with friends. Searching for an interesting dish to bring to dinners this year, I found this recipe for Beer Cheese Spoon Bread on The Beeroness’s website. (And … Continue reading

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Barley Wine…Sometimes, Older is Better

Warming and full-bodied, Barley Wines are an excellent accompaniment to the winter holiday season. These big, rich beers—with their high gravity and complex tastes—also make excellent gifts. Unlike most beers, which are meant to be enjoyed right away, these beers … Continue reading

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Mythbusting with Beer

Thanksgiving is this month, which got me thinking about the story of the Mayflower landing. There’s a popular story that the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock because they had run out of beer, and I really wanted this story to … Continue reading

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