Beer Advocate held its 12th Annual Extreme Beer Fest this past weekend, sponsored by Dogfish Head Brewery. The event gathered over seventy American and Canadian craft breweries at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston, MA. As its name suggests, the beers featured tend to the more unique and experimental, pushing the limits of flavors,… Continue reading
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In the wake of the Great Recession, many Americans began fetishising what they perceived to be the glory days of American life. For hipsters, the allure was a time compressed turn of the century, when mustaches and speakeasies reigned supreme. For Tea Party folks, it was when Jesus rode down from heaven and endowed our… Continue reading
I’m not much of a coffee fan. Before last month, I hadn’t had a cup in over a year. I certainly don’t drink it for the appreciation of some rare, organically grown, fair trade Peruvian specialty bean harvested from the base of the Andes. For me, the stimulating effects of caffeine are the sole purpose… Continue reading
Anyone who knows me well knows my affinity for pecan pie. Long ago, I ditched the traditional birthday cake in favor of the delectable nut-topped treat. The combination of thick corn syrup and quality whole pecans assembled neatly in a pie crust is the sole reason I still look forward to getting older each year… Continue reading
I stumbled upon an article about women’s fitness a few days ago and it frustrated me enough to inspire a blog. A lot of myths persist about the kinds of workouts women should be doing, how you should diet and how quickly you can see results. There are several buzzwords targeted at women, such as… Continue reading