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Cisco Brewers Summer of Lager (Massachusetts, 5.6% ABV)
Congratulations to the Baltimore Ravens on the hard fought Superbowl win and for being the only team with a literary reference. This is one of the beers I check out during the big game along with Joe Mama’s Milk. Perhaps it was the Jacoby Jones record setting 108 yard kick off return/TD but this beer […]
Swad Boondi Masala Chickpea Dumplings Review (10oz/283g)
Generally I’m diligent about checking snacks to make sure they’re gluten free and thereby girlfriend friendly (GF and gf friendly). Many of the Swad products are already gluten free (though made in a facility which processes wheat). You know what happens though when you make an assumption. The boondi masala dumplings are made with chickpea […]
The Village Restaurant in Somalia
I wanted to share this great story from NPR of a man named Ahmed Jama. He’s a chef who repatriated to his homeland from London despite warnings of violence and suicide bombings. Extremists did try multiple times to attack his restaurants but he remains undeterred. He now operates 3, count’ em 3 restaurants in his […]
Hurricane Sandy Relief
If you’re interested in helping out with Sandy by either volunteering or by donating, please check out this list from WNYC which includes the Red Cross and Jersey Cares among others.
The Importance of Weekend Coffee
It matters not whether week or weekend my daily coffee consumption remains a constant 12 to 16 oz. A sacred beverage, coffee provides two equally important services. Firstly, it helps me focus on the tasks at hand. Secondly it’s a preventative medicine because it causes me not to punch anyone in the face on a […]
Cadburys Screme Egg Commercials
I love Cadbury Creme eggs. Apparently they make a version called “Screme Eggs” this time of year which are the same as regular eggs but feature neon green and white fondant inside. I picked up one from Rite Aid yesterday. Fun for novelty but don’t expect a different flavor. The ad above is promoting said […]
Free National Coffee Day Followup
When companies have giveaways such as free coffee on National Coffee Day I feel self-conscious as if my frugality is being outed to the world. It’s foolish to not take advantage though because the business sees an uptick in business through related purchases or at the very least it brings a product to the consumer’s […]
Free Coffee at McDonald’s, Krispy Kreme and 7-11 for National Coffee Day
National coffee day is Saturday, September 29th. As such, several big chains are offering customers free coffee . McDonald’s is offering cups Friday and Saturday on the east coast but check the site to make sure it’s available near you. Krispy Kreme is participating on Saturday. 7-Eleven stores will be dispensing large free 20-ounce cups […]
“Declassified” White House Honey Ale
They say one way to measure a politician’s likability is if the voter is interested in having a beer with them. A silly thought to be sure, but now learning that they’re homebrewing at the White House – I would love to stop by for a pint with Obama. Inspired by home brewers from across […]
Jabsons Roasted Chana Review
The Jabsons Roasted Chana slick packaging caught my eye at Patel Brothers in Atlanta (1711 Church St, Decatur, GA). Around since 1922, they hand roast which is certainly unusual to find in a packaged good. The packet is 150g or 5.29oz. The copy indicates the product is Gujarati style. The chickpeas are quite small, about […]
