Category Archives: Beer

St. Patrick’s Day Feast

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner and I am looking forward to our traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner. I post this recipe along with the Irish Soda Bread recipe every year in hopes you will try my … Continue reading

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July 4th Grilling Favorites

The 4th of July is just a few days away and I will be firing up the Weber to grill some delicious traditional 4th of July fare.  Here are three recipes that will make you the GRILL MASTER OF YOUR … Continue reading

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July 4th Menu

For me there is no better day to show off my barbequing skills than on the most important American Holiday of all- The 4th of July.  Since barbequing is an all American summer pastime on the all American Holiday I’m … Continue reading

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Happy St. Paddy’s Day

I know we all have heard the phrase “Erin go Bragh” when St. Patrick’s Day is approaching. I also know that many us that are Irish on that one day only have no idea what it means. Erin go Bragh … Continue reading

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July 4th Menu

Our country’s most important celebration is just around the corner. July 4th is the day we really should be taking a good long look at how lucky we are to live in this great country and to reflect on what … Continue reading

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BBQ Season In Full Swing

Don’t let the dog days of summer get you down. The BBQ Season is in full swing and there is no better way to keep your kitchen cool than to use your outdoor grill. Be it a gas grill or … Continue reading

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Oven Braised Corned Beef with Irish Beer and Irish Whiskey

Here is my original recipe for Braised Corned Beef with Irish Beer and Irish Whiskey. An  awesomely delicious and super easy dinner to prepare. I’ve posted this recipe each St. Paddy’s Day to refresh your memory and to inform the … Continue reading

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October Fest – Bratwurst Steamed in Beer, Braised Red Cabbage

I can honestly say that I never ate a Bratwurst until I met my Husband and his family oh so long ago. Although his family is not of German decent his Mother cooked as if she were. As Jim never … Continue reading

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Burgers and Ribs and Beer Can Chicken, OH MY!

The 4th of July is just a few days away and I will be firing up the Weber to grill up some delicious traditional 4th of July fare.  Here are three recipes that will make you the GRILL MASTER OF … Continue reading

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Corned Beef and Cabbage Refresher Course

I will be cooking my traditional Oven Braised Corned Beef with Irish Beer and Irish Whiskey on Tuesday along with the best Irish Soda Bread ever and if you click on the links you will go directly to the recipes. I am going to cook … Continue reading

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