Recipes & Pairings

Maple syrup or butter? Jam or jelly? Bacon or fruit? What's your favorite way to dress your waffle? With National Waffle Day this Thursday we wanted to take a moment to highlight one of our beloved brands because when we think of breakfast food done right, we think Finding Home Farms. Not only does their Buttermilk Pancake Mix double as a mix for WAFFLES but their Maple Syrup is handmade, 100% pure, and certified organic! You can find both the mix and maple syrup (syrup available in varying sizes) in store and online. Click below to view all our Finding Home Farms products...

Did you know Pinot noir is the hardest grapes to grow? National Pinot Noir Day is Saturday, August 18th and it’s prompted us to explain why some wine lovers make a big deal about Pinot Noir and you should too. Click here to read our full blog post on why Pinot noir is the hardest grape to grow! With National Rum Day and National Pinot Noir Day in the same week we’re celebrating with Pinot noir and rum Sangria! Click here for a delicious recipe we found from Kitchen Confidante!

Image Source There comes a certain fulfillment from crafting your own cocktails. Simple or complex, the first sip always seems to taste a little better. You may not be a master mixologist but Strongwater offers small batch herbal cocktail bitters that can make anyone feel like an expert. Here's a little bit about Strongwater from the masterminds themselves:  Strongwater was born when a Chemist, Herbalist, and Mixologist met in the Rocky Mountains with a combined passion for herbal liqueurs and remedies. Inspired by 16th Century "Strongwater Shops" that served apothecary-style drinks, the team set out to recreate these delicious plant...

In the South fried chicken is almost a delicacy, not to mention it's dreamy paired with the right beer. With endless ways to mix up classic recipes, we thought we'd take Brooklyn Brewery's Summer Ale from not only our beer of choice but to the star of a beer batter. Check out our recipe below for our Brooklyn Summer Ale Fried Chicken. Catch this delicious brew at our free tasting this Friday July 6th from 5pm to 8pm! For more recipes inspired by delicious beers, see our cookbook Cooking with Beer available in store and online! YIELD: 4 packets    ACTIVE TIME: 10 minutes     TOTAL...

Beer and summer just go hand in hand. That's why we've decided to highlight some delicious beer cocktails to kick off our summer festivities . We've pulled inspiration from one of our favorite cocktail books, Beer Cocktails! Check out some of our picks below and click the title for the recipe! Mean Old Tom's Black Velvet Champagne & Stout This cocktail comes in as the dessert of our recipes and the history behind it is certainly intriguing. While this cocktail is historically mixed with Guinness Extra Stout, we like to try new things around here and explore the endless possibilities of...