http://www.parchednomore.com Quench your thirst with beverage knowledge Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:11:38 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en For a few minutes on Saturday I felt like Charles Bukowski. I was a writer sitting by a racetrack drinking a beer at 12:30, and I hadn’t placed a bet. Actually, I was there for the food not the thoroughbreds. The Andelman brothers, hosts of TV’s Phantom Gourmet, held one ... http://www.parchednomore.com/phantom-gourmet%e2%80%99s-beer-and-food-phest-suffolk-downs-11808/ Like any good drink, this recipe starts with a story.  This drink is a bit like me.  In high school I was a cheerleader.  I am the sort of woman who screams if she runs into a snake in the backyard.  I like to dress up and wear feminine clothing.  ... http://www.parchednomore.com/pretty-and-pink-with-a-punch/ I know, it's November and chilly, or at least it is in New England.  However, I was reviewing our sister site, Tasty Thoughts, and I found a recipe that my girlfriend and I created a couple summers ago.  Reading it lead me to thinking about how tasty this drink was.  ... http://www.parchednomore.com/a-summer-drink-for-the-girls/ Bottle/Tap: Bottle I hit one of my usual beer spots the other day and slapped a mix six together. Lately, I’ve been trying beers from breweries I’m not familiar with, which is why Southampton’s Altbier made it in to the box. After a convincing recommendation I felt I should give it ... http://www.parchednomore.com/beer-review-southampton-publick-house-altbier/ I am a seasonal sort of diner.  I like salads and fresh fruits with my meals during warm weather.  As the weather turns chilly, I discard salads in favor of soups, stews, and other warm dishes.  I also vary the ingredients that I use by season. As fall is in full ... http://www.parchednomore.com/martini-with-a-hint-of-fall/ Bottle/Tap: Bottle I decided to ignite the grill for a ‘last hoorah to warm weather’ last weekend. To ring in the fall weather I cracked open a Woodstock Inn Autumn Ale. Some seasonal brews are a little off the mark at times, this one was right on target. New England is one ... http://www.parchednomore.com/beer-review-woodstock-inn-brewery-autumn-ale-brew/ Cold, dreary fall weather has arrived in New England.  Sandals and sundresses have been packed away and replaced with turtlenecks and sweaters.  Even if a weekend day is filled with activities, you might have a chill when you return home. Or at least I do.  I adore the colors of fall.  ... http://www.parchednomore.com/hot-drinks-for-all/ Wasabi Media Group (WMG) announces our largest contest ever.  Almost $2,000 in prizes and everyone that enters is guaranteed to get at least $50 in free advertising!! The Prize Packs Prize Pack 1 ($1,000 value) - A Free Business Edition Wiki for 1 Year at PBWiki - http://www.pbwiki.com Prize Pack 2 ($100 value) ... http://www.parchednomore.com/contest-wmg-giving-thanks-give-away/ Tap/Bottle: Bottle While kids are terrorizing the streets dressed as zombies or Dick Cheney, create some terror of your own with Gritty’s Halloween Ale. Actually, the only thing that will scare you is how similar this ale tastes to others. Having never tried anything by Gritty’s before, in retrospect, this may have ... http://www.parchednomore.com/beer-review-grittys-halloween-ale/ While it may have been a while since you donned a costume and went door to door seeking treats, that doesn't mean you can't enjoy the festive feel of Halloween.  Of course, as you have matured, you may no longer seek the thrill of a candy bar, but perhaps you ... http://www.parchednomore.com/martini-fit-for-a-jack-olantern/