Here’s a duck dish that’s not only easy to execute, but also enjoyable any time of the year. The savory richness of the duck breast and nutty flavor of the crisp duck skin pair well with the beer gastrique (for which we used Ecliptic Brewing’s Comet Calala Passionfruit Imperial Wit). The tartness of the gastrique cuts... View Article
Start to finish, this meal requires three to four days of preparation—but it’s well worth the wait. The pickled watermelon rind offers a tart snap that’s a perfect complement for the savory, slow-roasted pork. Throw in cherry tomatoes, cilantro, onions and the heat of spicy serrano peppers, and this meal is a perfect ally with any... View Article
What pairs better with a crisp pilsner or lager than a rack of ribs slathered with vinegar sauce at a cookout? Or matches the collaborative fireworks of spicily sauced dishes and IPAs? Brewers with marketing savvy (and, frequently, culinary sides to their businesses) are capitalizing on those gustatory harmonies by bringing them down a degree... View Article
A staple in the South, chicken and waffles is treated to a Northern spin in this recipe that evokes memories of Thanksgiving dinner. This any-time-of-day meal features roasted chicken instead of the usual down-home fried variety. While you can use prepared ingredients, make it from scratch for a rewarding experience that’s worth the effort. Pair... View Article
I cook from my heart and soul and often find inspiration for recipes from my childhood memories. As the youngest of seven children, I remember my Nicaraguan mother making a lot of soups and stews at home. This recipe draws inspiration from those experiences. Over the course of the day, as this recipe simmers in... View Article
This is a sandwich that has it all. The sweet, hot, sour, garlic and umami ingredients in the vinaigrette atop this sandwich make a perfect ally for mint-infused beers. The cool crunch from the vegetables with the combination of the herbs creates unparalleled freshness. And, of course, the warm sirloin with the rosemary potato bread... View Article
Cindy Cox-Siedlarz considers herself a crafty person, skilled at creating costumes, scrapbooking memories and crocheting and knitting clothing. But of all her creations, one has a particularly lasting impact, and it has nothing to do with cloth, yarn or household items. Instead, this art is more about sweet and salty with a touch of savory... View Article
Because I was raised in Germany, this classic combination of pork and apples holds a special place for me. It has the truly timeless decadence of pork belly balanced by hints of natural apple sugars heightened with honey and gentle vinegar tartness in the brine. The use of malt extract and hop pellets (both of... View Article
Cucumber can be a difficult flavor profile to isolate, never mind to add to a beer with any success. Vegetables, being mostly water, sometimes get lost in the boldness of malt, hops and yeast in beer. The refreshing beers featured below would go great after a day of outside chores or playtime. They would pair... View Article
