Monthly Archives: November 2010

Lone Star Spanish Glazed Pork Chops

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Jeff

6 (1-inch thick) pork chops 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/4 cup flour 2 tbs vegetable oil 1 cup chopped onion 1 minced garlic clove 1/3 cup chili sauce 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 3 tbs vinegar 1 1/2 … Continue reading →

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More Thanksgiving Food Pairing Ideas

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Jeff

Chef Alec Lopez, chef and owner of Armsby Abbey in Worcester, MA, was asked about pairing food and beer.  His response, published in the MetroWest Daily News, was, “Typically with wine, the philosophy is contrasting flavors. Wine doesn’t have the … Continue reading →

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The Homebrewed Chef – Thanksgiving Dinner

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Jeff

This month being November, Sean and Justin will discuss all the makings for an out of this world, beer infused, Thanksgiving meal.  Topics will include different types of turkeys, beer brined turkeys, smoked turkeys, and tons of different side dish … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Food and Beer Ideas

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Jeff

The closer the Thanksgiving holiday gets, the more articles about beer and food we come across.  The first one is Philly Beer Blog, which put a a nice spin on pairings: an English Bitter is a perfect pre-game drink while … Continue reading →

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Emeril’s Turbo Dog Chicken and Home Fries

Posted on November 21, 2010 by Jeff

I watched Emeril Legasse prepare this dish on his now defunct show, “Emeril Live.”  I have cooked it a couple of times, and it’s always a winner.  A few weeks ago, The Brewing Network Sunday Session had Abita brewmaster Mark … Continue reading →

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James Beard’s Beer Batter for French-Fried Vegetables

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Jeff

James Beard preferred a beer batter for vegetables because “the yeast in the beer gives a lightness and crispness to the batter.”  Just dip and fry.  He thought the following were best suited to the beer batter: asparagus, artichoke hearts … Continue reading →

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Uses of Beer in Cooking

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Jeff

Usage                                               Typical Dish Replace liquid in recipe                  Beer Bread, chocolate cake To add air, lightness                       Beer batter, Sabayon sauce As sauce base                                  Carbonnade Flamande, Welsh rarebit To Richen                                         Chili and soups, Bread dough, Coucous, Stuffing For basting                                       Roast fowl and … Continue reading →

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Independence Beer Dinner – January 16

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Jeff

On January 16, 2011, Judge’s Hill Restaurant and Bar will be holding a beer dinner featuring Independence Brewing Company beer. The meal with have five course paired with 5 beers. Cost is $60 per person. Call (512) 495-1857 for tickets.

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Real Ale Beer Dinner at Alamo Draughthouse Cinema

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Jeff

Why do these things always happen on Thursdays when I can’t go? Sigh! From the press release: Real Ale has been brewing craft beer out of the Texas Hill Country since 1996. From their Brewhouse Brown to the session drinkability … Continue reading →

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Rackhouse Pub’s Beer Baked Mac and Cheese

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Jeff

Denver’s Rackhouse Pub is in Stranahan Distillery and sells Colorado beers, micro-distilled spirits, soda, meats, cheeses and local produce.  Their menu “brings pub food to a completely different level with creative spins on old classics, as well as new creations … Continue reading →

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