Frosted Tree Tops and Pumpkin Cookies

The end of October is right around the corner...our second snow fall has sprinkled the city. Colorado is in transition between colorful fall leaves and snow. It is always a beautiful combination though, with the colors peaking through the white snow. Recently I learned that pumpkin is not … [Read more...]

Top Hops

This blog was started so that I would have a place to write about all the beer and food I love…which is a lot! :D Due to my desire to cater to many people I also include recipes and beers that non beer-lovers might enjoy. But after 6 months of being live, I realized I haven’t posted much about my … [Read more...]

Summer Loving

Birthdays continue to give even after the day is over...my man planned a picnic in the park for later in the week (yes I know my birthday was a month ago but I am finally getting around to this post!) It was a simple picnic but very pleasant...we enjoyed some wine and snacks. We put crab dip over … [Read more...]

Red White and Boom

Arriving to Columbus, Ohio there was a beer waiting for me with a nice cold mug :) My family knows me too well... Red White and Boom is the 4th of July event that occurs in Columbus, Ohio. It happens on July 3 and is an all day event in downtown Columbus. Unfortunately, I didn't make the event … [Read more...]

Cold weather…a figment of my imagination

When the weather gets warm do you ever have a hard time imagining the cold? In Colorado we get all seasons so it seems kind of silly but I literally can’t even imagine the winters we have as I sit in my house lacking motivation to do anything that is not directly in front of my fan...for scare of … [Read more...]

The Bottle of Intrigue

The Christoffel Nobel first captured me with its intriguing bottle that was then followed by a mouthful of flavors. The Grolsch bottles are not commonly used anymore (except for home brewing :)) but I love this old style bottle. The green label also drew me in, giving me the impression that strong … [Read more...]