If you’re anything like me, your BBQ sessions are sacred rituals. You fire up the grill, let smoke curl through the backyard, slather sauce with reckless abandon, and then… wonder which beers will actually make those flavors sing. Trust me, pairing the right beer with your BBQ can be the difference between “meh” and “oh … Read more
Europe’s most enjoyable festival – the Oktoberfest – is just a couple of weeks away, and the Theresienwiese Square in Munich will soon buzz with lively and thirsty crowds craving for Deutsches bier. By 2025, people are making Oktoberfest house parties just as festive as the Bavarian originals. I’ve cooked for my share of Oktoberfest … Read more
Football is incomplete without the gang tailgating at the parking lot. Parking lots turn into block parties with grills, coolers, and food that fuels the fun. The right football tailgating recipes – easy, portable, bold – make your spot the MVP. Here’s your pitmaster’s playbook: starters, mains, sides, desserts, and drinks. 1. The Tailgating Playbook: … Read more