I felt like making this. But, I was unable to find Skirt Steak anywhere, so I had to settle for Bavette. And when II was at Zupan’s, they had some fresh Black Trumpet Mushrooms the I decided to use in some couscous.
• • • • • • • • • •
I decided to go with a bottle The Trio Spruce Tip Cuvee from de Garde.
I had to wait until the wife went out of town to make my annual pot of Red Beans & Rice.
• • • • • • • • • •
I went with a bottle of L’Or de Noir from Ferment.
This was more to stock up the freezer than anything else…
• • • • • • • • • •
I decided to go with a bottle of Wild Warehouse from Wander.
I wanted something fairly quick and easy. This fit the bill.
• • • • • • • • • •
I picked up a bottle of The Armagandias from de Garde while I was in Oregon City last weekend.
Our traditional New Year’s Day feast. You can find the links to the recipes HERE.
• • • • • • • • • •
As per my sister’s recommendation, I did a side by side with Allagash’s Curieux and Firestone Walker’s Stickee Monkee. And she should know since she sent me bottles of each for Christmas.
• • • • • • • • • •
I went with a few smaller format bottles: Barrel Aged Saison III from pFriem, Cuvée Reserve from Propolis, Faithful and True from Standard and Sauvie from The Ale Apothecary.
Jouer avec le feu. 