It’s Saturday evening, far warmer than usual in the Chicago area.  My windows are open, and I’ve been typing on my newest manuscript on and off most of the day.  I’m currently recovering from the Swine Flu, which didn’t hit me very...

…no matter what species he is. Photo from here by way of here.

Here’s an excellent article with recipes about cooking with beer. I used to BBQ steaks with beer – it tenderizes them.  I’ve also experimented with adding it to sauces, etc., with mixed results — but I’m not what you might consider a good cook. With...

I have a confession to make. I’ve had to cut back on my beer consumption. Overwhelmed by the endless variety of beers and ales I now have access too, and having found a one that came very close — if only for a while — to being the Holy Beer, I...

I didn’t get the chance to sniff this one after popping the top because I experienced a foam episode.  You know … the dreaded foam episode.  Followed by paper towels and the changing of a shirt.  And that spot on the rug that’s now going to...