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- A Kinrowan Estate story: Autumn is Here (A Letter to Anna)
- What’s New for the 29th of September: Louisiana’s Lost Bayou Ramblers, live music by Kathryn Tickell, Ottawa based urban fantasies by Charles de Lint, Norwegian saxophonist Karl Seglem, Gus on the Estate Kitchen garden and other Autumnal matters
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- A Kinrowan Estate story: Breakfast, Korean Style
- What’s New for the 4th of August: A raft of Cuban music reviews; Trader Joe’s chocolate peanut butter cookies; Looking at J.R.R. Tolkien; And a Cuban band documentary
- A Kinrowan Estate story: Kedgeree
- What’s New for July 21st: All music — books on The Pogues, Sandy Denny, Lowell George, Zappa, and more; Cajun mardi gras on film; and Cajun, zydeco, and klemer related music
- A Kinrowan Estate Stoty: A Guest Lecturer
- What’s New for the 7th of July: A Passel of Roger Zelazny Reviews, A Write-up of an Irish Pub, Two Pieces of Live Music by Rosanne Cash, Where Irish Coffee Originated, Irish (and a Little Welsh) Music of a Modern Sort
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BrewDog Elvis AF Non-alcoholic Near Beer
Elvis is everywhere Elvis is everything Elvis is everybody Elvis is still the king Mojo Nixon had it right y’all. Elvis is everything. Even beer! This non-alcoholic beer is the crazy (or rather, the sober) twin of Brewdog’s full-tilt BrewDog … Continue reading
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BrewDog’s Punk AF Non-alcoholic Near Beer
With the outpouring (GET IT) of low ABV and non-alcoholic brews from microbreweries, there’s a slew of interesting finds. And I have to say that Punk AF could fool a serious beer drinker if you put it in her glass … Continue reading
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Devils Backbone Wine Barrel Aged Glitter Bomb
Woot woot! Who doesn’t love glitter? Okay, so it gets everywhere and it has been known to be called The Herpes Of Craft Supplies. And I can’t argue with that. But for those of you who aren’t exactly in love with … Continue reading
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The Stonewall Inn IPA
Thank goodness the pendulum has swung from high ABV brews to lower ABV brews. I do love me some solid pours, but when I’m home alone? I like having the option to sip without having to crawl my way upstairs. … Continue reading
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Block 15 Brewing Company’s The London Chronicle
This one-off seasonal ale from my favorite local brewery is billed as “the perfect dark beer for a warm spring afternoon,” and I can attest that it is so. I’m still working on my first can of this lovely concoction … Continue reading
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Ritter Sport Dark Chocolate with Marzipan
I have a love/hate relationship with almond candies. I adore candies with the whole (or chopped) nut added in. Candied almonds are also quite yummy. But then there’s marzipan. Perhaps it’s because I was raised on the quality stuff straight … Continue reading
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Curried cashew trail mix
A few years ago I was looking for something to perk up my morning porridge when I came across Curried Cashew Trail Mix in the bulk section of my local co-op. It had roasted cashews and almonds, pumpkin and sunflower … Continue reading
Equal Exchange Chocolates’ Organic, Dark Chocolate, Caramel Crunch with Sea Salt, 55% Cacao
This bar is a mouthful to say, but happily it’s also a mouthful of deliciousness. Oh my God this is so good! Think of a browned butter brickle, paired with sea salt, then stirred into 55% cacao dark chocolate. Divine. … Continue reading
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Khichdi: Comfort food for a cold winter’s day
I’m not here to talk down the merits of mac ‘n’ cheese, which seems to have become America’s default comfort food. But I want to tell you about the merits – nay, the glories – of another food just as … Continue reading
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Moser Roth Privat Chocolatiers’ Dark Chili Chocolate Bar
Looking for something a bit different for this year’s Winter Chocolate Binge this month? How about something a bit…spicy? No, not that kind of spicy, I’m gonna keep it clean in this review y’all. This chocolate brand, made “exclusively for” Aldi, … Continue reading
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