Articles tagged: beer

recipes: Guinness, it's not just for pint glasses anymore!

Posted: Mar 15, 2013

Chefs have long known that the hearty Irish stout, brewed in Dublin since 1759, can add complexity to stews, soups, dips and even desserts. They use its bitterness and toasty malt flavor to offset rich, fatty meats, and echo its notes of chocolate and coffee in cakes and ice cream. Its creaminess offers a great platform for cheese, they say, especially Irish blues. Read more »

The Week in Beer: Get your stout and corned beef and cabbage on

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Posted: Mar 13, 2013

It's that special time of year again, when everyone, regardless of their ethnic heritage, turns Irish for a day. I think we've come a long way in this country from when Irish immigrants were hated ... Read more »

food & grocery: The Week in Beer: Bountiful brew for a time of transition

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Posted: Mar 07, 2013

March is a busy time of transitions. There's the obvious transition from winter to (thank God!) spring. There's the ongoing Lenten season as the faithful work toward the joys of Easter. And for fans of ... Read more »

recipe: Beer 'n' cheddar bratwurst sliders - creative use for savory sausages

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Posted: Mar 05, 2013

I was going to call these "Brat Burgers," but they were too good to risk the misperception that there might be anything bratty about them! I found some adorable mini slider buns on sale at ... Read more »

The Week in Beer: Toasting the world's best beverage

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Posted: Feb 28, 2013

At the risk of sounding like a dork, I have to say I continue to be amazed by the versatility of the World's Best Beverage, beer. Just a generation ago in this country, "beer" was ... Read more »