by BC Brew
11.26.2008
According to CAMRA, the English upper classes sought a domestic replacement for Claret when war with France in the early 1800s made wine importation difficult, if not treasonous. With a climate unsuited to grape cultivation, that meant a suitable ale had to be created. For beer to last, it had to be brewed to achieve [...]
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by Keith Talent
11.26.2008
Gourmet Magazine has made available MFK Fisher’s “An Alphabet For Gourmets“, as originally published in the magazine as a serialization in the late 40’s. I admit to not being a huge fan, heretical I know. I find her an oversexed precursor to Maureen Dowd. Yuck. Or maybe Maureen Dowd has ruined Mary Frances for me. [...]
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