There is a lot to be said about spontaneity when traveling. My travel strategy has taken almost a 360-degree turn from planning every minute detail to virtually “winging it” until I arrive at my destination. A decade ago, I would never have dreamed of taking this free-spirited, come-what-may approach. But I can honestly say that […]
beer pairings
How To Create a Beer and Cheese Board Pairing
Putting together a beer and cheese tasting is as easy as assembling an assortment of cheeses of different textures and types and choosing a bevy of beers to go with them. Here are a few suggestions to get you started. Cheese Plate Tips: Cheese No. 1: Go big or go home. Pick one blue-veined cheese […]
Beer and Brownies?
Beer pairings, like wine pairings, complement each other and double your flavor experience. To my surprise, a vegan brownie beer pairing was the most eye-opening, unique taste I experienced at the Taste of Huntington Beach this past weekend was the Sierra 30 beer from Sierra Nevada paired with a brownie! Who would have thought! A […]