Recently, my husband & I signed up for a CSA with Natura Farms. (more details on that in a future post) Yes, we have a pretty big garden of our own, but my husband had the opportunity to tour this farm, (located in gorgeous Scandia, Minnesota) and is doing some business with them already. We … Continue reading My Oink Outing…
Rhubarb Beer Jam & dinner…… Hey beer lovers! This months beer is Summit Sága IPA described by Summit as a beer with “Epic hop character”. I love anything that is referred to as “epic”! Usually I am not a fan of big hoppy beers, but this one is so clean & bright & fresh, that the first … Continue reading Beer for a Year, month seven…
Wow, it’s been a CRAZY month so far and it’s only the 20th of June! I constantly complain about the months of May & June, as every year, they completely derail me with field trips, the end of school, parties etc. This year, I threw in a couple extra new events, just to challenge my … Continue reading Chronicles of a crazy 20 days!
I always like to find recipes that take something you’ve tried many times before, in this case, chocolate brownies, and switch it up a bit. One of my favorite holiday cookie recipes does this same thing; taking a traditional sugar cookie and kicking it up with Chai spices…but more on that in a future post! … Continue reading Orange Brownies…
Being a huge lover of food, I think about it constantly. What I want to eat, what I am actually making to eat (sometimes the two don’t match) and what others are eating…I am obsessed! Seriously, it drives me crazy, because I am always hungry! This month’s post has been on my mind, not … Continue reading Beer for a Year, month six…
My Grandmother’s Rhubarb Pies were famous…….always requested, savored & enjoyed by friends and family alike. She had many gifts, most of which I didn’t know about until it was too late. (she’s the one on the left holding me) She lived to be 91 years young….and during her amazing life, she raised five sons, who … Continue reading My Grandmother’s Rhubarb Pie……
Hi friends! Okay, so after letting my Christmas present sit in our family room, taunting me, for 4+ months, I finally hauled it outside and gave it a go! I have always loved smoked & grilled food….that wicked smell lingers on your hands and in my most recent experiences, in your hair and clothes! I … Continue reading Oh yeah baby, it’s Smokin’ time!
Wow, I know I may sound like a broken record player, but where the heck did April go? I can’t believe its the last day of the month and here I sit at 8:33pm trying to get this post done before May…which is tomorrow….. Sigh. Anyway, this month’s “Beer for a Year” choice is Summit’s … Continue reading Beer for a Year, month five…
Month four…already??!!! Nooooo! And, according to the calendar, its April. I should have had this post in March. The devil is in the details….who cares right? Let’s talk beer! Summit Maibock! I’ve heard, from quite many people, that this is THE beer. According to Summit’s website, “this traditional German style beer earned the nickname “liquid … Continue reading Beer for a Year, month four…
I don’t make a habit of reviewing restaurants, as I leave that to the real critics out there, but today I, along with some of my co-workers were invited to the Liffey for lunch, to sample some of the new menu items. I find a reason to eat at The Liffey whenever possible….but that is … Continue reading A menu tasting………at The Liffey Irish Pub
Who Eats Like This?! 