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Bacon Wrapped, Cheese Filled Chorizo Meatloaf with Mexican Lager and Chipotle Ketchup

When I moved from San Diego to Brooklyn last year, choosing which neighborhood to move to was no task. There are so many! And each one is so incredibly unique. It didn’t help that I was moving in the middle of winter (Snowmageddon?), which made neighborhood exploration nearly impossible. Thank goodness for Craigslist. I quickly found a sublet […]

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Queso Fundido with Chorizo and Lager

Queso is a staple in Austin. It’s everywhere. Even the Irish pubs serve it as an appetizer. At first, I was skeptical. I had never heard of it before and was a devout guacamole fan. But one night at Polvos Mexican Restaurant on South 1st forever changed my opinion. The cheese was gooey and loaded with spicy ground beef […]

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Homemade Pale Ale Cheez-It Crackers

There’s no food I crave more than cheese. My self-discipline is often put to the test because there’s an amazing cheese shop, the kind with an overwhelming selection, generous samples, and knowledgeable mongers, on my walk home from work. On more than a few occasions cheese, bread, and beer have accidentally become dinner. It’s my […]

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Bacon, Onion, and Barleywine Jam with Baked Brie

What is there to say about a recipe that calls for smokey bacon, slow caramelized onions, barleywine, and fresh from the oven gooey brie cheese? Not a lot other than it’s incredibly delicious and sure to be a crowd pleaser at any holiday or cocktail party. The jam recipe will make enough for 16 to 24 ounces […]

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Caraway Soda Bread Pudding with Irish Cheddar

How’s that for a mouthful.. Caraway Soda Bread Pudding with Irish Cheddar. Whew. And while that may sound difficult to make, it couldn’t be more simple. Soda bread is a beautiful thing because there’s no yeast involved. I love baking bread, but I seldom have the patience to wait out the rise/knead/rise/knead process. Soda bread, […]

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