Author Archives: bcarney

Nov. 14th release of New Holland’s Pilgrim’s Dole Wheat Wine

Posted on October 31, 2011 by bcarney

This is the season for this beer! An excellent “food-beer” geared for fall. 2003 Pilgrim’ Dole took a Silver Medal at the 2007 GABF in the Vintage Beer Category. Pilgrim’s Dole is a barleywine-style ale made with fifty percent wheat … Continue reading →

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5 Surprising Island Rum Drinks

Posted on October 26, 2011 by bcarney

Missed the deliciously indulgent Rum Renaissance Festival in Miami this year? To help tide you over until the next time, Islands magazine had handpicked five of the event’s most mouthwatering – and surprising – drink recipes for you to mix … Continue reading →

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Trinidad musician David Rudder: Calypso as commentary

Posted on August 28, 2011 by bcarney

Soca pioneer David Rudder believes it is important to return to the roots of social commentary in calypso developed by African slaves. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-14488935

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Mansoor Dal – Split Orange Lentils

Posted on August 20, 2011 by bcarney

This Pakistani dish is sure to please. Ingredients: 1 cup of Split Orange Lentils (Masoor Dal) (washed and soaked for 1/2 hour).  Substitute small yellow lentils if necessary. 1 Onion (thinly sliced) 1 medium Tomato (chopped) 1 (1-inch) piece of Ginger Root (Adrak) … Continue reading →

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Master Michigan Wines

Posted on August 5, 2011 by bcarney

The numbers are in, and seven state wines emerged victorious from the Michigan Wine and Spirits Competition. A big variety of wines were entered by 53 of the state’s 84 wineries. The following came out on top: – Best of … Continue reading →

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Observations on Sleepy Hollow State Park near Laingsburg, Michigan.

Posted on July 25, 2011 by bcarney

Yesterday I spent the day at the lake at Sleepy Hollow State Park near Laingsburg, and had the following observations: I heard on the radio that 20% of Americans can be classified as obese. Yesterday’s sampling would suggest it’s more … Continue reading →

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Russia classifies beer as alcoholic; recognizes what the world knew millennia ago

Posted on July 21, 2011 by bcarney

From the BBC Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has signed a bill that officially classifies beer as alcoholic. Until now anything containing less than 10% alcohol in Russia has been considered a foodstuff. The move, signed into law on Wednesday, will … Continue reading →

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The French were once cool: Iron-Age brewing evidence found in southeastern France

Posted on June 15, 2011 by bcarney

From the BBC Archaeologists have uncovered evidence that the occupants of southeastern France were brewing beer during the Iron Age, some 2,500 years ago. A paper in Human Ecology outlines the discovery of barley grains that had been sprouted in a … Continue reading →

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Chile Pepper Guide

Posted on March 30, 2011 by bcarney

I normally don’t dig slide shows, but this one is worthwhile.  Forty-nine varieties of chile peppers, from Saveur. http://www.saveur.com/gallery/Chile-Pepper-Gallery

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Four words: Ancient Nubian Antibiotic Beer

Posted on February 27, 2011 by bcarney

I need a beer. It’s a phrase uttered by many contemporary workers after a long day at the office, but new research shows that ancient cultures were probably using the alcoholic beverage to treat much more than the stress of … Continue reading →

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