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Archive for August, 2008

August 31st, 2008

Signature Series Belgian Part Deux, Allagash

I was minding my own business last night when the opportunity presented itself to have a few brews, one being the new De Proef Signature Series brewed in collaboration with Allagash. My friend Alan is the importer who started this project, and we tasted the first bottle with Tomme Arthur, who was in Washington to […]

August 27th, 2008

Little DifferencesL I.P.A. and Pale Ale

What’s the Difference Between Pale Ale & IPA?
in this issue of the Seattle Weekly
Most people order beer and wine like they buy Charmin or Simple Green. They get the name or grape they know. Ordering beer is far easier than ordering wine because beer is like cheese. If a beer says “hefeweizen,” you pretty much […]

August 13th, 2008

Tenzing Momo: Don’t Apothecary Yourself

Herbal remedies suffer from the label of junk science, yet many time honored traditions predate not only modern medicine, but also agrarian society. Chamomile tea for sleeping and bitter herbs for digestion we accept. But St. John’s Wart for depression, we’re not convinced. That’s because, just like Benadryl or caffeine or alcohol, herbs effect us […]

August 8th, 2008

Galliano: The Most Recognized Bottle You Don’t Drink

For this article I peeped into 37 different bars, from clubs to restaurant annexes, and 32 of them had a bottle of Galliano on display. Only seven bartenders, when asked, had any idea what to do with it. (Rant follows.)
Galliano, The Long, Tall Sipper
in this issue of the Seattle Weekly
Nothing pisses me off more than […]

August 7th, 2008

Sorry, you’re not on the list

We’re back! After having major technical difficulties, comments are limited to approved peeps only.
Been a busy girl lately, lots of work (paid) because I’m trying to be the ant and not the grasshopper, and work (unpaid) because Obama needs to be our next president, and work (uncredited & mischievous) that I’ll be able to talk […]

August 2nd, 2008

Number of lattes it took…

…for me to realize my sometimes morning barista is the uber-tan Blayne from Project Runway:
SEVEN
He’s a really sweet, bubbly kid that takes time to engage every customer. (And yes, he really is quite tan in person. Like paprika chicken. Quite tan.)
Hotwire Coffee, West Seattle

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