Childish memories were never more adult …. If you’re like me, tomato soup is synonymous with not only “comfort food,” but it is synonymous with childhood. And yes, for many of us in North America, it is also synonymous with Campbell’s condensed tomato soup. Hands up — please be honest now — hands up who…
Fielding Estates – Riesling (2012)
Fielding Estates is one of the first Niagara wineries to which I was introduced and one which I immediately gravitated towards. I first visited it soon after it opened, almost a decade ago, and their wines have been trusted friends ever since. I was first served tastings by Heidi in their start up Quonset ……
Top of the World
To fear Not To stand Atop To triumph Above To achieve and be free. All Photos and Text © Dale Schierbeck See more of from other’s submissions to the Daily Post’s Weekly Photo Challenge: Achievement. See more of my own photography here ….
Carry Me Away …
To have feet that could carry me to a place A place not here … a place not there To a place that is to be Where wings will appear And can bring dreams to me. All Photos and Text © Dale Schierbeck See more of from other’s submissions to the Daily Post’s Weekly Photo Challenge: Minimalist….
“Rye Guy” (Rye IPA) Beyond the Pale Brewing Company
Rye Guy is a natural guy, comfortable in his own skin: strong with a complex & sensitive personality …. Rating → 90 points Stats: IPA. 6.7% ABV. 52 IBUs. Ottawa, Ontario. Size: half-growler (or full-growler also available) Colour: Golden, unfiltered, brewed on lees Mouth Feel: Low-Medium, very natural carbonation; refreshing, clean, dry finish Purchased: From Brewery Price: $7 (plus $3 bottle deposit) Pairing…
Indian Summer
It was a miracle day a month ago, a hot miracle of an Indian summer when Ben and I went for ice cream and, in reliving a special memory, we created one even more special. Over the last few months, but really over the last couple of years, I’ve been contemplating writing a book, one that will…
“The Mullet” (Belgian IPA) Beyond the Pale Brewing Company
Business in the Front and Party in the Back Stats: IPA. 75.8% ABV. 49 IBUs. Ottawa, Ontario. Size: half-growler (or full-growler also available) Colour: Dark gold, unfiltered, brewed on lees Mouth Feel: Low-Medium, very natural carbonation; refreshing, clean, dry finish Purchased: from the Brewery Price: $7 (plus $3 bottle deposit) Pairing Notes: n/a → 86 points It seems only fitting that I…
Ben ~ In Memoriam
It was a rainy morning, a forecast filled with tears. Ben, the miracle dog, has left us, left my hearth, but not my heart. These past few days have been the saddest of my life — and that isn’t hyperbole. It seems only right that it has poured rain almost non-stop here for two days, save…
“Pumpkin Ale” (Spiced Beer) Great Lakes Brewery
The Great Pumpkin Ale emerges — all hail the great pumpkin ale…. Rating: 90 points Stats: Spiced Beer. 5.5% ABV. Etobicoke, Ontario. Size: 650mL bottle Colour: Deep straw, golden Mouth Feel: Medium carbonation; clean, bitter and refreshing finish. Purchased: LCBO Price: $4.95 Pairing Notes: Green curry. And so the field narrows and it comes to a point as I complete my seasonal quest for…
“Pumpkin Ale” (Flavoured Beer) Grand River Brewing
Suddenly, out of the turbid waters, a pumpkin appeared. Rating: 84 points Stats: Spiced Beer. 5.2% ABV. Cambridge, Ontario. Size: 500mL bottle Colour: Deep straw, golden Mouth Feel: Medium-low carbonation; medium mouthfeel. Purchased: LCBO Price: $3.95 Pairing Notes: A light Indian curry. With the bar now squarely set, I approach the third in the Great Pumpkin Ale challenge with this one from…
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