Archives for May 2014

Backcountry Breakfast Stout

As summer approaches, my mind starts to wander towards hiking 14ers, volleyball mountain tournaments, camping, and pretty much anything that involves the outdoors. I have no set camping or hiking plans yet, but they are sure to happen! While sipping on the Backcountry Breakfast Stout I could not … [Read more...]

Tequila Tasting at La Biblioteca

Beer is a year-round drink for me: mostly dark, strong beers in the winter and lighter, crisp beers in the summer (IPAs are drinkable year round!). However, when it comes to liquor, there really is a change with the season, at least for me. Whiskey is the best winter warmer but as the days begin to … [Read more...]

Allagash Beer-soaked Ladyfingers

It has been a CRAZY past few months! One of the last moments of sanity was back when I went to the Big Beers Festival in January. It was a wintery getaway full of deliciously strong beer! If you recall, I helped with a cooking workshop with Ginger Johnson from Women Enjoying Beer. Ginger made … [Read more...]

The Protein Bar

A new healthy alternative to fast food opens today next to Union Station: The Protein Bar. This business began in Chicago and has now stretched to Washington DC and Colorado (Boulder and Denver). The Protein Bar provides a healthy on the go choice for the busy yet determined healthy eaters. … [Read more...]