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Exploring Stouts: The Heart of Dark Beer

Exploring Stouts: The Heart of Dark Beer

Ahhh, St. Patrick’s Day. March 17th. A day where we all wear green and head out to our favourite pubs for a pint of Guinness or other stouts, or sometimes, that green food-coloured lager. While St. Patrick’s Day is often associated with the enjoyment of stouts, this post will delve deeper into the essence of these iconic beers beyond their holiday connections. Whether you’re a seasoned stout enthusiast or new to the world of dark beers, join me as I…

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5 DIY Holiday Gifts Made With Beer

5 DIY Holiday Gifts Made With Beer

While receiving craft beer as a Christmas gift is always a hit for me (subtle hint for those out there that have me on their list!), customized gifts like custom anklets and handmade gifts like food and drinks can be really special, and these 5 DIY Holiday Gifts Made With Beer are quick, easy, and will be a great surprise in anyone’s stocking!

The Beersar and the 50th Anniversary of the Caesar

The Beersar and the 50th Anniversary of the Caesar

Being a Canadian, I am very familiar with the Caesar cocktail. It’s a cocktail that I enjoy all year round; in the winter months its spiciness can warm me up, and in the hot summer sun on the patio, they go down like water. This year is the 50th anniversary of the national cocktail, invented in Calgary in 1969! I am excited to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Caesar by creating a Beersar!

Winter Warmer Beer Pumpkin Ice Cream

Winter Warmer Beer Pumpkin Ice Cream

In the dead of winter, most don’t think about making ice cream. But what if it were a winter warmer beer pumpkin ice cream?! A boozy, spicy, sweet treat might be just the perfect end to a heavy winter meal – maybe after chocolate stout beer beef stew? That’s what I was thinking when I made this ice cream – and by make, I mean throw a few things together and into the freezer. That’s right. This is a no…

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Beer Brined Smoked Turkey

Beer Brined Smoked Turkey

Thanksgiving is right around the corner – if you are Canadian, like me, you know we celebrate in early October – if you are American, hang onto this tasty Beer Brined Smoked Turkey recipe to wow your guests this November! 

Whole Wheat Hot Cross Buns with Dried Berries

Whole Wheat Hot Cross Buns with Dried Berries

First off I have to admit I have never had a hot cross bun before, and I am not sure why?! They are bready, and I like bready things; and they also have a lot of flavour with all the spices added, and I love spice! So since it’s Easter, I have been seeing a lot of hot cross bun recipes floating around the web, and as I checked them out, I realized I needed to make them! I changed…

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Christmas Dinner Ideas

Christmas Dinner Ideas

I’ve hosted Christmas dinner a few times now and love it every time! But when I tell people I am hosting, I hear groans and “Oh sorry to hear that!”, like I’ve caught some incurable plague or something. It turns out, not everyone loves entertaining and cooking, and some actually find it frightening to be responsible for cooking Christmas dinner! If you are reading this and nodding your head yes, then keep reading! This post is packed full of ideas…

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Basil Goat Cheese Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes

Basil Goat Cheese Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes

How do you shorten a title like basil goat cheese stuffed cherry tomatoes and still provide a small detail of what the post will be about? You can’t. Well I couldn’t. Every part of that title deserves to be there and if you try making these sweet little gems, you will know what I mean. The basil pops through the rich creamy goat cheese and the cherry tomatoes aren’t just a carrying pod for the creamy delight; they also add…

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