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The Absolutely Best European Beer Label

There are many things you can say about beers everywhere. And I have certainly heard from readers who disagree with my assessment of say, Coors Light. Delirium Tremens is a Belgium strong amber ale that is almost uniformly loved the world over. I won’t address the quality of the brew (very high I think), but… Continue reading The Absolutely Best European Beer Label

How to have breakfast c.1759

“The breakfast was served at one [PM] exactly… The table was seated for twenty-four, though I had only asked eighteen people, every place was occupied… By the time the oysters were done, 20 bottles of champagne were emptied, so when breakfast commenced everybody began to talk at once. The meal might easily have passed for… Continue reading How to have breakfast c.1759

Stellar’s Jay & Aging Bubbly

We had a solstice party last night, and as is our wont opened a bottle of bubbly. I’ve had this bottle of Stellar’s Jay the Pinot Blanc sparkling wine from Sumac Ridge for a few years now. I’m pretty sure I picked it up around ’09 from the winery. Anyway, it’s a 2007 vintage. For… Continue reading Stellar’s Jay & Aging Bubbly

Treating the common cold

Well I’ve got one of those horrible head colds / sinus infections that make me feel like hell: Throat burns. Sinus aches and I’ve got about enough energy to open an envelope. One thing I’ve found that makes me feel a lot better is hot toddy. You can make them with pretty much any liquor.… Continue reading Treating the common cold

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