Monthly Archives: September 2010

Shiner Bock Black Beans

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Jeff

On a trip to Minneapolis in June, Gary and I stopped a Kramarczuk’s Meat Market and pick up some fresh brats for a friend who was raised there. I picked up a link of linguisa, or Spanish chorizo. I had … Continue reading →

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Barbecue Sauce

Posted on September 26, 2010 by Jeff

Tapped Beer BBQ Sauce By Alex Brown and Evan George This recipe will work with the dregs from any keg, but it’s far tastier with a darker, more boozey beer like Stone’s Arrogant Bastard Ale. Ingredients: 4 cups keg beer … Continue reading →

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Root Cellar Restaurant in San Marcos, Texas

Posted on September 26, 2010 by Jeff

Gary came for a visit this weekend, and we took a mini beer tour of The Hill Country.  We had lunch one day at The Root Cellar Cafe (215 N. LBJ).  It’s a funky little place, with painted rock walls … Continue reading →

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Ale and Pretzel Soft Caramels

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Jeff

I’m fascinated by the combination of beer and food. And I’m not alone. On the Basin Brewers website, which I run for the club in exchange for beer*, the single most popular page is the Beer and Food Pairings page. … Continue reading →

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Murphy’s and Bailey’s Cheesecake

Posted on September 18, 2010 by Jeff

Murphy’s and Baileys Cheesecake from Margaret M. Johnson’s The Irish Pub Cookbook The White House, in Kinsale, County Cork, is one of the town’s oldest licensed establishments. A landmark for generations, the bar is handsomely designed with a pine floor, … Continue reading →

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Graham Kerr’s “Germany Ethmix”

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Jeff

I remember watching The Galloping Gourmet when I was a youngster, and was pleased to rediscover a more healthy diet oriented Graham Kerr back in the ’90s. His book, Swiftly Seasoned, which you can purchase below, is based on the … Continue reading →

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Alton Brown on Beer

Posted on September 11, 2010 by Jeff

A couple of years ago, I ran across a site called Brian’s Belly.It’s a food and beer site. However, the most important thing is that he had an interview with Alton Brown. As a whole, it was a pretty interesting … Continue reading →

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Curried Chicken with Rice

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Jeff

For Sunday Dinner, I thought I would cook some chicken. 2/3 cup flower 1 tbs paprika 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 2 tbs olive oil 2 tbs butter 1/2 bell pepper, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 … Continue reading →

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BYO Beer and Cheese Pairing tips

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Jeff

Betsy Parks’ Brew Your Own article, “Pairing Beer and Cheese: Tips from the Pros” has been posted online. Two of the key rules of pairing are 1) find characteristics from the beer and the cheese that complement each other or … Continue reading →

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Beer and Sausages

Posted on September 4, 2010 by Jeff

Beer and sausages go together like white and rice. Here’s a story about beer and sausage pairings, from which I have excepted the following: Sausages with mild flavor and intensity: Some traditional European-style sausages like the white- to light cream-colored, … Continue reading →

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