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Widmer Brothers: Hefeweizen

In Brewbeat NW, Contributors, Oregon On February 18, 2012 0 Comments

Ah the Hefeweizen. This was one of the first beers that I ever tasted many years ago, and by many, I mean 6. Anyway, I decided to diverge… Read More »

Panther Lake Porter

Brewbeat NW – Silver City Brewery’s Panther Lake Porter

In Brewbeat NW On February 15, 2012 0 Comments

I seem to be on a bit of a porter kick these days. Silver City Brewery’s Panther Lake Porter is my third in as many months, but I… Read More »

Dick's Mountain Amber Ale

Brewbeat NW – Dick’s Brewing Company

In Brewbeat NW, Perspectives On February 10, 2012 0 Comments

This month, I visited Dick’s Brewing Company to get samples of their Mountain Amber Ale. Head Brewer Dave Pendleton was gracious enough to provide me with an email… Read More »

Fudgy Perfection

Featured Recipe – Coeur d’Alene Olive Oil Blood Orange-Infused Delectable Brownie Recipe

In Coeur d'Alene, North Idaho, Recipes On February 9, 2012 0 Comments

Delectable Brownies Allow all ingredients to warm up to room temperature.  Position oven rack in the center, and preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Oil a 9×13 inch pan… Read More »

Recipe – Spicy Siracha Chicken Wings

In Recipes On February 7, 2012 0 Comments

Place chicken wings in a bowl or sealable bag. Bash the spices in a mortar and pestle and toss in the bag with the oil. Shake around and… Read More »

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Rogue Brewery: Chipotle Ale

In Brewbeat NW, Contributors, Oregon On February 7, 2012 0 Comments

I love me some Rogue Ales, and I love me some Chipotle peppers, normally in something a sauce or the like. I have never had them combined, nor… Read More »

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BELLEVUE – Udupi Cafe and Chaat Corner, part 1

In Asian, Bellevue, EastKingCo, Ethnic, Perspectives, Vegan On February 5, 2012 0 Comments

The word, “vegan”, on the menu met me in my ravenous state. It was nearing 10pm on a week night and I found myself wandering the dim and… Read More »

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COEUR d’ALENE – Scrud’s Gourmet Grub

In Burgers, Cheap Eats, Coeur d'Alene, Family-Friendly, North Idaho On February 1, 2012 0 Comments

As the rushing ravages of times and age wear on, memories of my childhood seem to be getting harder to drudge up from the grey matter. Certain things,… Read More »

COEUR d’ALENE – The Coeur d’Alene Olive Oil Company

In Artisanal, Coeur d'Alene, North Idaho, Perspectives On January 31, 2012 0 Comments

It may be worth noting right away that there really aren’t a lot of olive trees hanging around up here in wintery North Idaho. So what’s up with… Read More »

La Cocina del Puerco

BELLEVUE – La Cocina del Puerco

In Bellevue, EastKingCo, Ethnic, Family-Friendly, Mexican, Perspectives On January 28, 2012 0 Comments

Lets talk about downtown Bellevue for a moment shall we? Once home to only a handful of chain restaurants, mostly attached to the mall, is now loaded with… Read More »