Category Archives: Epicurean

Our first batch of beer (a German style Hefeweizen) turned out quite well. We learned a lot in the process and the next batches should be much easier and probably have better yield also. Still for a comparable tasting German … Continue reading →

We’ve got some really good fruit liqueurs last summer in Germany and have since had some yummy fruit wines here in Oregon. With all the fresh fruit around we’ve been thinking about trying to make some of our own. We … Continue reading →

This site says, “Have an analytical mind? Like to cook? This is the site to read!” I’ve been experimenting a little more lately cooking and have had a few successes…followed by failures. Maybe I should better record my test recipes … Continue reading →

NPR’s been running a series called Hidden Kitchens. Some of the stories were more interesting than others, but today’s final episode really reminded me of what I like so much about cooking. Getting together in the kitchen and talking and … Continue reading →

I have a lot to be thankful for this year and tried to show some thanks yesterday: for my health – couple mile run in the morning and didn’t over-eat. my girlfriend and new house – made a proper Thanksgiving … Continue reading →

The only thing surprising to me about this is that it hasn’t happened sooner or more often. I’ve spent enough time in England specifically and Europe in general that by either criteria I cannot donate blood according to the American … Continue reading →

I don’t know why there’s all the talk about Starbucks increasing music sales. What they should do is get with Red Hook and bring back Double Black Stout (yummy dark stout brewed with Starbucks coffee).