August 2017 by Ginger Johnson Beer is a deliciously creative ingredient in your kitchen if you think about it that way. I’m an avid cook and know a bit about beer. Everything I bring into my kitchen is free game for full use. And since we’re deep into the warmer summer months, beer ice cubes are one of my go-to
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June 2017 by Ginger Johnson Summer is upon us and beer is abundant. I often joke that Beer Season is from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Truth for all of us though is that there are flavorful beers available year-round. We’re living in a luckily robust gustatory age. So, what flavors are hot this summer for beer? According
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Saison means season in French. The short version is that farmers brewed beer for their crews with what was readily available at hand during the season to keep their crew hydrated. So a Saison or Farmhouse style beer was born. (Makes me want to find farmwork.) When you think about it, cultures both nomadic and stationary have always brewed with
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When I started BeerRadio almost three years ago, I figured I’d host it every other week…talk about beer…maybe talk about a few beer books…or recipes or….well, I didn’t have a clear idea. What quickly became clear was that I loved being on the radio and hosting a show. What developed by show three was the following format: Considering the numerous
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Fresh air, tasty beer, sun kissed faces and open minds. That’s what we had last weekend on the annual Raft & Craft trip WEB coordinated with ROW Adventures. The 4th annual trip was flavorfully altered this year to include root beer in the line up. Here’s what unfolded: As a lodge stay trip (they offer great camping trips too), we
Read moreWhat makes a side dish a side dish? If you’re ever like me, I like to make a meal of several small dishes. Nibbles, tasting, noshing, sharing. The classic around my home is the Clean Out The Fridge lunch or occasional dinner. We love it since there are bits of this and that, one bite here and another there. It’s
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Author: Ginger Johnson A fridge well stocked with tasty beer is a great way to make your guests feel very welcome. And since we’re thinking about it, what beer should you keep on hand? To please a range of taste buds and match an array of feeds, I suggest the following: keep a variety of fresh beer readily available. It’s
Read moreBeautiful forested canyons, warm water, stunning wildlife and thrilling rapids. Ready for a fabulous adventure where you leave your cell phone and laptops silent on your sofa at home? Here it is. The Rogue River is a premier whitewater destination and ROW Adventures offers several trips to choose from. Duration is typically 3 to 4 days with the season running from May
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