Posts Tagged ‘beer’

Breakfast In Bed Menu #2: Woke Up… With Last Night’s Pizza
Although breakfast in bed is pretty great when you have someone to join you, there are times when that's just not how the cards play out. Like all games of chance, let's just make the best of it. We're going to eat, drink and jam out to some funky tunes. THE SCENARIO: We've all been there. Okay... maybe not all of us. I've been there. You came home after a night out with your friends. You were feeling like a stunner. You flexed all over the p... Read More
All Fantasy, No Football: Week 8
Beer me that remote! As promised last week, I made an effort to "enjoy" the games. You know what? I totally did! The Seattle vs. Washington game was a killer! Whoever that player was on the Redskins that was trying to get into a fight with someone on the Seahawks, I would like to give him my number. Holla atta lady! One thing that has become obvious is that beer and football are soul mates. They are the type of couple that eat dinner at a res... Read More
5 Fake Foods to Make IRL
You’re gearing up for a little get together and you really want to impress your guests – mix it up with some pop culture concoctions. Well – instead of reaching for the usual beer brands – why don’t you whip out the Butterbeer. Whaaaa? Yep, that’s a fictional brand, but one easy way to get the conversation going is to offer your version of a favorite pretend foodstuff. Take a look below for some food ideas from your favorite books... Read More
How to Properly Chill Wine and Beer
The rules for beverage temperatures go beyond serving red wine warm and white wine cold. If your taste in beer and wine has graduated from light brewskis and cheap vino to more complex microbrews and $20 bottles, you may want to brush up on how to chill your bevys in order to get the best flavor. Mini temperature-controlled wine cellars are pretty common these days, and they may be the easiest way to ensure a properly chilled drink. But if it... Read More
Best Boozy Vacations for Summer
Looking for a little summer getaway that will take you to an entertaining locale and teach you a thing or two about wine and spirits? You don’t need to spend all that money to fly over to France and learn about Bordeaux and Cognac for your journey, there are plenty of destinations in the USA that will let you get your tipple in while you travel. And, if you’re not close enough to these haunts, a little staycation is as close as your nearest... Read More
Cheers to Dad: The Perfect Combo
When thinking about what to make if I was having a little party for Father’s Day, I knew beer should be involved…and pork. I wouldn’t call it bartending but I’ve been beer fetching since I was a young girl. Seems like at every BBQ, get-together, or game night, I was my parental units’ official beer fetcher (no matter how hard they tried, they couldn’t train the dog to do it). Beer Braised Pulled Pork Calzones FTW…slow cooked in... Read More
Cinco Taco Pairings
Cinco de Mayo is nearing, and that means Mexican food and drinks for one and all! If you're planning on throwing a party for Cinco de Mayo, you're in luck, because deciding what food to serve is pretty much a no-brainer, since everyone loves a taco. But just as there are different strokes for different folks, there is a taco perfectly suited for each type of person – and the same goes for the all-important cocktail. Here's the skinny Pre... Read More
Betty Bracket: Battle of the Beer Party Foods!
Whether you’ve got basketball skills or are just in it for the thrills, March Madness is in full effect. If you’re looking for the most awesome match up ever, check out this year's Betty Bracket: cooking with beer! For our ultimate Battle of the Beer Party Foods, we've pitted two groups of classic recipes against each other: the sweet vs. the savory, baked against breaded. It's "Beer Meets Bakery" in a head-to-head match-up with "Beer Mee... Read More
Cocktails and Green Beer for St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day certainly lets people celebrate Irish culture, but most partiers use the holiday as an excuse to knock back a few. No problems there, but if you want to be truly festive you should shy away from the typical drinks you have on a standard weekend and go with something that better suits the holiday. St. Patrick’s Day drinks aren’t just tasty—they’re very easy to make. So check out the following festive beverage options f... Read More
10 Awesome Uses for Leftover Game Day Beer
I’m a beer girl. Well, I’m more of a wine girl. Come to think of it, I enjoy cocktails too. I guess we can just say I like to have a little hair of the dog sometimes…in a respectable way, of course! It’s pretty much a no-brainer that I’ll be serving (and imbibing) beer at our annual Super Bowl Party. This brings up the question, what do you do with the smorgasboard of leftover beer that have that precious, not-to-be passed “born o... Read More