Tag Archives: beer

How to Kill Three Hours in Richmond, Virginia

Posted on 08/07/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

By Katherine We headed back east last month for a family wedding and had three hours to kill before meeting up with family. We like to make the most of our time. We started with a trip to Blue Bee … Continue reading →

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In Our Kitchen: A Rainbow of Drink Options

Posted on 08/03/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

It’s summer. Your drinks should be colorful. Above is a mojito for the chef. Here’s some cider from a trip. Grab a clearance bin beer. This beer was aged in red wine barrels which gave it an interesting tart cherry … Continue reading →

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Fermented Pineapple

Posted on 06/17/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This authentic Mexican drink comes from the same region that brought the world tequila and is called Tepache. It is relatively simple to make and with pineapples on sale it is hard to find a valid excuse not to have … Continue reading →

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Stout Marinated Venison

Posted on 04/10/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Here is another way to cook venison shoulder. This marinade could also be used for a tougher cut of beef. Serve this with rice or bulgur pilaf. Use Guinness extra stout for this or any recipe. That is the version … Continue reading →

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Here’s to Your Health

Posted on 03/13/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Wondering what to drink on Saint Patrick’s Day? We’ve got some ideas. Irish Cappuccino Lucky Milkshakes Peppermint Patricks

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What we drank in Oregon

Posted on 06/20/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

So we went to Oregon primarily to check out the wine regions, but dang if Portland is not full of really really good beer. Aside from the nationally recognized Rogue distillery, the city alone is home to many excellent microbrews … Continue reading →

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Drinking Your Bread

Posted on 05/04/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a great way to use up some leftover party beer that maybe you do not like that much. Any beer will work including light, but the heavier and darker the beer the heavier the flavor will be in … Continue reading →

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Country Boy Grilling

Posted on 04/30/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Many people out there may consider beer can cooking to be slightly country bumpkin. Most others would just classify it as redneck cuisine. What it lacks for in class, it makes up for in simplicity. Due to the beer can … Continue reading →

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Beer-Battered Onion Rings are Perfection

Posted on 02/05/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

I love fried onions. Whether they are in rings, petals, shredded, or the entire onion is deep fried does not matter. What does matter is picking the right process to make them. This is how to make the tastiest, crispiest, … Continue reading →

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Drunken Pintos

Posted on 03/03/2012 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Make sure to buy at least a six pack. You only use one, but they take a while to cook and you’ll need to occupy your hands somehow. Serve with tacos. Or just eat from the pan, while drinking the … Continue reading →

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