Author: Steph

Daisy Cutter Risotto

Daisy Cutter Beer Risotto Despite not spending Thanksgiving with family in Wisconsin, as per usual, I had a great holiday weekend.  On Wednesday evening, a car full of friends took off for Detroit to attend one of the most hyped NFL games of the year: Packers vs. Lions at Ford Field.

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Digging The District

The last time I was in Washington D.C. I was on an eighth grade class trip which means I was underage and unable to partake in any type of night life. When I decided to take a second trip out for a friend’s wedding this weekend, I was excited to find out more about the… Continue reading Digging The District

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Fail Ale and Beyond

I’ve officially had my first failure as a home brewer.  It only took my second try to taste the bitter beer of defeat. In all honesty, I shouldn’t have even bottled it as I had questioned its progress just days after I racked it into the secondary.  Ah yes, the secondary.  I am going to… Continue reading Fail Ale and Beyond

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Beer Battered Cheese Curds

Out of all of the food groups, cheese is definitely my favorite.  I would build a house of cheese if it were guaranteed to be structurally sound, but it wouldn’t be.  Thus, I merely consume cheese at every opportunity I get, typically in it’s purest form straight from the brick.  The only thing better than… Continue reading Beer Battered Cheese Curds

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The Great Outdoors

No one ever said camping in late September was a bright idea. It was cold, it was rainy, but damnit, we had fun! The group arrived in Coloma, Michigan around 10:30 EST, greeted by steady to heavy rain showers. The rain, as well as chilly temperatures, would prove to be a main-stay for the duration… Continue reading The Great Outdoors

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