Deviled Eggs Pairing Challenge – The Vote

October 16, 2014

I raise my glass to Talk-A-Vino for suggesting Deviled Eggs in October’s Beer Versus Wine Challenge! Who knew that there were so many unique and creative ways to prepare Deviled Eggs? I’ve only ever had them simply prepared with sprinkles of paprika on top. Of course, I just started eating deviled eggs in the last year or so (don’t ask why). But with sautéed wild mushrooms and onions topped with a drizzle…

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Beer Versus Wine – Deviled Eggs Pairing

October 8, 2014

Congratulations to September’s Beer Versus Wine Challenge winner – Talk-A-Vino! Part of the honor includes writing the next month’s challenge. Participants have until next Tuesday, October 14 to turn in their suggestion before we take it to a vote. Winner gets to present November’s challenge. For more on the rules, click here. The Devilled Egg – A Lesson Good morning, class. The subject of today’s lesson on making food more delicious by combining it…

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Soft Shell Crab Sandwich Recipe + Contest Winner

September 22, 2014

One of the reasons why I love soft shell crab so much is its versatility. I’m like Bubba from Forest Gump when I describe all the ways I’ve enjoyed soft shell crab –old bay style soft shell crab, tempura soft shell crab, maki sushi roll, soft shell crab salad, deep fried, coconut and lime, Pu Nim Tod Kra Tium Pik Thai, cornmeal crusted, panko crusted, pretzel crusted, soft shell crab sandwich, and…

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Soft Shell Crab Pairing Challenge – The Vote

September 16, 2014

I love food’s that bring out my inner gastronomical caveman! There’s nothing like bone marrow, calamari tentacles, or elk chops to help get him beating my chest in delight. Soft shell crabs are another one of those foods. You’re actually eating the whole dang crab, shell and all. There’s a crunchiness and primitiveness to it that makes me want to drag a club and walk around in a loincloth. Thus, I was…

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Beer Versus Wine – The Soft Shell Crab Pairing

September 4, 2014

Congratulations to August’s Beer Versus Wine Challenge winner – The Wandering Sheppard! Part of the honor includes coming up with September’s challenge. Participants have until next Tuesday, September 9 to turn in their suggestion before we take it to a vote. Winner gets to present October’s challenge. For more on the rules, click here. “You want me to do what?” I asked the fisherman behind the counter. When I decided to choose Soft…

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Winner Winner Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream Dinner + Recipe

August 21, 2014

Truly the most fun we’ve had with the Beer Versus Wine Challenge yet! Just check out the vote post. Suggestions continued pumping in even after nominations were closed. Or look at the Facebook comments from the vote post announcement: I’m glad everyone had fun with this challenge and that we were all able to relive childhood memories by dumping alcohol on ice cream. How woulda thunk beer floats were so popular? Nominees…

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Vanilla Ice Cream Pairing Challenge – The Vote

August 14, 2014

Mad props (yeah, I just used that phrase peeps) go out to KC Hop Talk for thinking outside of the box in August’s Beer Versus Wine Challenge! Each challenge to date has been a main dish on the savory side of the spectrum – shrimp and grits, battered fish, enchiladas. But KC said enough! Kansas City BBQ is just too easy! How about something sweet, something cold, something summery? How about some…

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Beer Versus Wine – The Perfect Vanilla Ice Cream Pairing

August 6, 2014

Congratulations to July’s Beer Versus Wine Challenge winner – KC Hop Talk! Part of the honor includes coming up with August’s challenge. Participants have until next Tuesday, August 12 to turn in their suggestion before we take it to a vote. Winner gets to present September’s challenge. For more on the rules, click here. August is the month of the year when those of us in the Northern Hemisphere understand the weather will…

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Winner Winner Pesto Pasta Dinner + Recipe

July 24, 2014

The Gourmand household has been hashtag trending on eating seasonal. Sure that’s easy to say in the middle of the summer when the tomatoes are plump, the peppers are ripe, and the peaches are juicy. But with the recent addition of the Weeknight Fresh and Fast cookbook (you gotta buy this) to our library, we plan to keep the trend going year round. You’d be surprised what the Farmers Market offers beyond…

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Pesto Pasta Pairing Challenge – The Vote

July 16, 2014

Beer with Basil Pesto? Who would have thunk? I wouldn’t have, but Beer in my Belly sure thought it was a winning combination with this month’s first suggestion of Saison Renaud from Mystic Brewery. So did KC Hop Talk with their nomination of Boulevard’s Tank 7, a farmhouse ale. I was stymied. I couldn’t believe the first two suggestions were beer! I guess this further exemplifies the purpose of this challenge – to…

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Deviled Eggs Pairing Challenge – The Vote

Beer Versus Wine – Deviled Eggs Pairing

Soft Shell Crab Sandwich Recipe + Contest Winner

Soft Shell Crab Pairing Challenge – The Vote

Beer Versus Wine – The Soft Shell Crab Pairing

Winner Winner Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream Dinner + Recipe

Vanilla Ice Cream Pairing Challenge – The Vote

Beer Versus Wine – The Perfect Vanilla Ice Cream Pairing

Winner Winner Pesto Pasta Dinner + Recipe

Pesto Pasta Pairing Challenge – The Vote

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