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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Beer of the Week-Henderson Group of Season’s Greetings
A Bitter…. Bitter Wow, that head disappeared quickly! And what is a Canadian Pub Ale Anyway? It’s a Bitter. It’s a bitter Bitter. The amber colour looks lovely in the glass, and would be lovely in a dimpled mug, but a standard pint glass is equally appropriate. A big nose of floral hops and pome… Read more
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Beer of the Week – Indie Alehouse Marco Polo Italian Pilsner
A hop forward Italian style pilsner with clean flavours and a dry finish. A light gold pour with a persistent, pillowy white head. The hops make themselves immediately known with dominant floral notes along with light hints of citrus. A grainy malt background prevents the beer from being a total hop bomb, and reminds us that it… Read more
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Beer of the Week- Henderson Export Stout
Henderson Brewing Export Stout Dark and opaque, with a lovely, but short lived, tan head. The nose is a wonderful bouquet of bittersweet chocolate, overlaying light coffee notes and hints of alcohol. The chocolate and coffee carry on into the flavour along with some roast and a noticeable yet appropriate bitterness. Medium-full bodied with moderate… Read more
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How Beer is Made
From Field to Glass Beer can be produced from a variety of grains, but the barley kernel contains all of the indigenous enzymes required to fully convert the starch reserves into fermentable sugars, and so it is the dominant grain in beer making. It’s almost as if barley’s very existence was designed for producing beer!… Read more