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Firestone Walker Velvet Merlin Cupakes with Raspberry Lambic Filling & Frosting

Firestone Walker Velvet Merlin Cupakes with Raspberry Lambic Filling & Frosting

Last week one of my good friends announced to me that she was planning on celebrating her birthday that weekend in a low key fashion at a local dive bar by her house. Nothing special, just whoever is around that wants to stop by for a beer is welcome. That …

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The Bruery’s Autumn Maple for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

The Bruery’s Autumn Maple for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Some beers are just made for experimenting with in the kitchen. The Bruery’s Autumn Maple is one of these beers with a description that reads: “Brewed with 17 lbs. of yams per barrel (in other words, a lot of yams!), this autumn seasonal is a different take on the “pumpkin” …

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Fall inspired, beer soaked beauty: The Autumn Maple Pulled Pork Sandwich

Fall inspired, beer soaked beauty: The Autumn Maple Pulled Pork Sandwich

When The Bruery first contacted me about cooking up some delicious food with their equally delicious beer, my mind started racing. A complex and flavorful beer like Autumn Maple has so many possibilities to be transformed into a great breakfast, lunch or dinner.  I knew I wanted to try multiple …

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Spent Grain Coccodrillo Bread with Brown Ale

Spent Grain Coccodrillo Bread with Brown Ale

In a quest to cram even more beer into my life, I came up with a recipe for spent grain bread that involves beer in the dough in addition to the spent grain. To my delight, this was my first really successful attempt at making spent grain bread. I have …

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Waiter: There’s a shrimp in my beer!

Waiter: There’s a shrimp in my beer!

Happy summer everyone! The sun is shining, the beer is flowing, and the grills are hot. Finding new and interesting dishes to bring to a BBQ can be a challenge, so I wanted to share with you a dish I made recently that was a big crowed pleaser and of …

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Beer and Cookies

Beer and Cookies

Sometimes in life you get lucky and things just work out. This happened to me recently when my homebrewed witbier became ready to consume and Craftbeer.com posted a recipe by We Are Not Martha for fantastic looking white beer cookies. Perfect timing! I couldn’t wait to suit up in my apron and …

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‘Mosas 2 ways

‘Mosas 2 ways

I love mimosas, let’s be clear about that. Champagne and OJ is one of those great combinations that was just meant to be. However, I find myself getting bored from time to time and straying from the classic go-to.  At a recent brunch, I decided to give my guests options …

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It’s a new Easter: Homebrew Easter baskets, beermosas, and some Queen.

It’s a new Easter: Homebrew Easter baskets, beermosas, and some Queen.

Brunch is one of my favorite ways to let a Sunday pass by. Hell, really any event, any day of the week that involves large spreads of home cooked food, endless champagne and good company that result in afternoon naps (or an 8pm bedtime) is my favorite way to pass …

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