New Year's Day Curry Black Eyed Peas & Beer PairingsHaving lived in the south as a child, I fell in love with black eyed peas. I do not cook them enough, but try to honor the tradition of of including them in my New Years Day menu. I knew tha

Beer Braised Short Ribs - Crockpot Recipe

Jan 27th, 2014

It is winter in most parts of the northern hemisphere and a good time for easy comfort food. I had some grass fed short ribs in my freezer that seemed to be just right for a crockpot recipe. I combined a few recipes and this is what I came up

Harvest Box & Beer Weekly Recipe Contest

Apr 15th, 2011

Harvest Box & Beer Recipe Contest My friend turned me on to this great, little organic farm here. The Rutiz Family Farms is located in Arroyo Grande, CA . Not only do they have a nice selection of local organic produce, they have a weekly harv

Beer and Horse Cookies

Sep 24th, 2010

You might be asking “How can these two go together?” When you brew beer, a byproduct is spent grain. Spent grain consists of malt and grain husks that remain after brewing. It is often used for livestock feed, making bread, growing mushrooms

Dunbar Brewing, Santa Margarita, CA

Jun 7th, 2010

5/28/10Whether you are a local or just passing through the area, plan on stopping by the Dunbar Brewing in Santa Margarita, California. The town of Santa Margarita is about 10 minutes north of San Luis Obispo off of highway 101. It is a quain

BBQ Chicken Pizza & a Porter Beer

May 16th, 2010

My journey into the world of beer has become a little more focused. While Eric is brewing away, I am focussing on the nuances of pairing food with beer. Having spent many years concentrating on wine - this is a fun and challenging learning ex

Creekside Brewing Company, San Luis Obispo, CA

May 15th, 2010

Disappointing Beers and Bad Food We thought it was time to try one of our local brew pubs. We are always on the lookout for good beer and food. Unfortunately, the Creekside Brewing Company did not fit the bill. Creekside is located in downtow

Beer Information Overload - Where to Get Info

Apr 7th, 2010

Well in January I started this blog to chronicle my introduction and experiences in the current beer world. The biggest problem I am having with the whole idea is that there is simply too much information out there. It is overwhelming!So I th

HELP - Where to Buy Craft Beer?

Mar 1st, 2010

HELP - I am living in the great craft beer void! Spread the word and start mapping the best stores for craft beers. Ok, the beer books are stacked up on the living room side table. My first read on the subject of beer was “The Naked Pint”.

Beer Wars - Movie Review

Feb 21st, 2010

“Director Anat Baron takes you on a no holds barred exploration of the U.S. beer industry that ultimately reveals the truth behind the label of your favorite beer. Told from an insider’s perspective, the film goes behind the scenes of the dai

Alcohol Consumption & Your Heart

Feb 9th, 2010

What is the latest on beer, wine and your heart? The bottom line regarding alcohol is that it may have heart and other health benefits when consumed in moderation. How does the medical community define moderation? According to the Mayo Clin

Easy Beer Jambalaya

Jan 26th, 2010

There was a recipe listed at Examiner.com for “Beach Bum Beer Jambalaya”. I thought it looked interesting and tried it last night. I made a few modifications to the recipe and really thought it turned out well. I make Jambalaya quite a

How it all started

Jan 17th, 2010

About the author & the story.I have always enjoyed an ice cold beer, especially on a hot summer day. Whether I choose a beer, a glass of wine or cocktail occasionally depends on my mood and the foods I am enjoying. My taste in beer leans t

Rate