- Simple and Delicious
Cacio e Pepe- Duvel Cacio e pepe is such a simple dish that can go wrong, or right, in so many ways. If poorly executed, the dish is lumpy, clumpy, and oily. When properly executed, this simplistic dish of Pecorino Romano, olive oil (and/or butter) and black pepper is heavenly, creamy, and silky. The key… Read more: Simple and Delicious - Almost Too Easy
Lentil, Spinach, and Bulgur Soup- Munich Dunkel A hearty and well balanced soup with lentils, bulgur, and spinach in a tomato base, lightly accented with cumin and coriander seed. I feel like there are many potential mates for this soup. Some extra acidity might be nice, matching the aromatics might be interesting, and earthiness is… Read more: Almost Too Easy - What a Pair!
Rigatoni Panna Pesto e Pomodoro- Westmalle Tripel This is an interesting and pleasant dish. Essentially a combination of a very basic tomato sauce, pesto, and cream. It sounds strange but it works swimmingly. A beautiful pairing for this is Belgian Tripel, specifically Westmalle Tripel. Why does it work? So first let’s talk about beer and… Read more: What a Pair! - Beer of the Week- Bellwoods Monogamy Loral
Single Hop IPA The Monogamy series is an excellent way to experience the qualities of a single hop variety in isolation. Showcasing Loral hop with this version. A hazy, shiny, orange-gold pour, with a decent, persistent head, boosted by the addition of wheat and oats. An aromatic mix of stone fruit, lemon, floral and herbal… Read more: Beer of the Week- Bellwoods Monogamy Loral - What’s for Dinner?
Thai Red Curry and Belgian Witbier Thai red curry with jasmine rice is a delicate and fragrant dish accompanied by varying levels of heat. Belgian Witbier is the perfect match. Excellent choices are Hoegaarden or Unibroue Blanche de Chambly. Why does it work? The spiciness of thai curries can range from mild to nuclear. The… Read more: What’s for Dinner? - Beer of the Month-Town Brewery Outside Jokes Pale Ale
No Joke I’m so serious about this beer that I waited until after April Fools to publish it. Pale ales these days tend to be a bit thin and underwhelming. It’s not the beer’s fault. It’s our fault. The mystic lupulin threshold shift and the consistent practice of palette abuse has left us a little… Read more: Beer of the Month-Town Brewery Outside Jokes Pale Ale