I’ve been on a week-long sabbatical, and today I break the alcohol fast. I picked a great day, don’t you think? I will also be cooking up a storm. I’m mixing it up this year, trying a…
Do I Like Beer?
These are my feet. These are not my shoes, however. They are Mister’s and they were handy when I needed to walk outside. I could critique so many things about myself in this photo, but I won’t.…
My Fabulous Career…
I recently heard from someone who expressed envy of my career. She said she wished she had the things I have, that all she has in life is her little girl. Her assessment of me led to some…
Golden Road Brewery – Los Angeles
This month’s meeting of Beer Clug was special. We went on a tour of L.A.’s Golden Road Brewery. I swear, our little group was so geeked out and happy, you wouldn’t believe it. We were being…
Day Drinking
My friend Chaska Potter is the one who introduced me to the term “Day Drinking.” The second she said it, I knew it would become a permanent part of my lexicon. And I was right. What I…
Pleasantly Plump
I’m stuffed. Thanksgiving feasts and leftovers have made me pleasantly plump. I say pleasantly because I’ve also been blessed with wine and beer. Life is good. But now my belly is in need of stretchy pants. I…
Waiter, There’s a Fly in My Beer
My friend, Baker Jen, came over the other night and that girl was bearing gifts, y’all. Beer! Baker Jen had been in San Diego a few days before and she’d stopped by Stone Brewing Co. for some…
My New Favorite Beer
For a few years now, there’s been quite a beer-culture buzz. A revival, if you will. Craft brews are readily available at bars, restaurants and local markets. It’s a good thing. The folks making these fine beverages are…