Several months back I was contacted about a new cookbook specializing in boozy desserts. Did I want to check it out? Um, yes, please.
The book is called The Spirited Baker and is written by Marie Porter and shot by her husband Michael Porter. When looking through the recipes I ran across many intriguing recipes such as SoCo Peaches and the recipe I am pleased to share with you today for Beer Jalapeno Brittle. Continue Reading »
Tonight one of our favorite beer bloggers and good friend, Chris Spradley, will be making an appearance on Gordon Ramsay’s newest FOX reality cooking show, MasterChef. Continue Reading »
The March/April issue of Mutineer Magazine is now on newsstands, with the cover story featuring Grammy Nominated artist Kenna and his crew on Mt. Kilimanjaro in the name of water relief.
Featured stories in the new issue include:
Grammy Nominated artist Kenna brings together a star-studded cast of A-listers to climb Africa’s highest peak, Kilimanjaro, to bring clean water awareness to the masses.
Editor Alan Kropf finds that tequila’s growing up fast and that Patron is leading the charge out of the frat house and into the penthouse.
Deschutes Brewery pairs up with Portland’s most talented chefs for a decadent meal to remember.
We immerse you in the essence of spring break and tell you everything you need to know to have a Mutinous spring break, including; tiki recipes, airline beverage programs, everything you need to know about margaritas, and more!
The March/ April issue also includes:
In The World: Wine in Lebanon
Thirsty Children: Ethiopia
Wine Steals: Zinfandel
Beer Styles: Saison
Classic Cocktails: Sidecar
What Karl Wente Drinks
Cooking with Absinthe
And much, much, more…
Many recipes that are used around the holiday season require alcohol. For those of you that don’t want to consume any alcohol here is a chart that will let you know how much of the alcohol will burn-off and how much will still remain in the finished product. Continue Reading »
Alcohol really does make everything better. While you may want to drink it if you just lost your lover or your job, here are a few booze applications to make plates taste better this holiday season.
Rum Cookies: Idiot proof! Get a roll of pre-made cookie dough and mix 5oz. of rum into the dough. Then make your cookies. Rum cookies will make you look sophisticated for the women. Continue Reading »
Do you feel like you have what it takes to make a great hamburger? If the answer is yes, you should call up the Blue Palms Brewhouse in Hollywood and sign up to be a “chef for a day”. Once a week Blue Palms offer you a chance to choose the ingredients for the burger, show Chef Domenico how it’s done and invite your friends to come in and enjoy your delicacy.
In addition, starting next year Brian Lenzo, owner of Blue Palms, is putting together a book called, “52 Weeks of Burgers at the Blue Palms”. This could be your chance for stardom, in the burger world at least.
