SweetWater

Growing up, I fully denied being born in Georgia. It had nothing to do with Georgia but the fact that I was different from my siblings. All 5 of my siblings were born in Colorado and at a young age all I wanted was to be born in Colorado (so silly, I know!). I use to get teased about it so even … [Read more...]

Tomato Chicken Chili Beer Soup

It's not too late for soup unless you are in a warm place or have been fortunate enough to have warm weather already. On vacation in Atlanta I have experienced low 50's and below. The sun has been rare and the rain more often. And Colorado, my home, is experiencing winter weather :) So for those … [Read more...]

Copper Kettle Beer and Cheese Pairing

Copper Kettle Brewing holds monthly cheese and beer pairings. The Truffle Shop provides the cheese and Copper Kettle pairs a beer to accompany it. This was my first official cheese and beer pairing and it was awesome! Two of my favorite things are cheese and beer :D Tommy Fontenay Goat Milk Cheese … [Read more...]

Lucky Guinness Andes Mint Brownies

It’s so frustrating when you are lying in bed, exhausted, yet cannot fall asleep. This past Monday was a long day and I had been yawning non-stop but when my head hit the soft, fluffy pillow, I was wide awake. This was not a situation where I was tired but could not fully fall asleep; I felt ready … [Read more...]

The Yeti and the Bean Stock

After some warmer spring days, this past weekend brought a cold front with lots of snow fall. Though the snow was consistent we didn't have as much as expected and a lot melted on Sunday. The roads weren't really bad but the snow still seemed like a good excuse to stay inside :) Trapping … [Read more...]

Gluten-Full to Gluten-Free

Many of my readers are gluten-full :) eaters/drinkers, but I also have gluten-free readers and I know many of you have friends and family that don't eat gluten. For those that gave gluten up later in life, you may still struggle with giving up beer :) At least, that would be the hardest thing for me … [Read more...]