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beercanchallenge

With the holiday parties wrapped up and New Year’s resolutions made (and maybe even already broken), sometimes you need something to look forward to. Something like a fun little fiesta with friends or a quick getaway to someplace warm.  But sometimes you want something even more immediate.

So when I saw this article about the Beer Can Revolution in Bon Appétit, I figured it was the perfect excuse for an impromptu beer party.

Question – can canned craft beers really stack up to their bottled counterparts?

This bottle/can challenge was conducted very scientifically (well, blind tastings at least), with a discriminating panel of bicoastal judges (sounds better than the hubs and some friends from in from CA, who happen to love beer).

And the winner?

beertasting

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pineapplefritterswithsugar

Whew.  What a nice little break.  I know I am a bit behind in wishing you a Happy New Year, but happy, happy all the same!

I am finally getting settled back in and unpacked from an extended holiday trip to California.  It was quite a wonderful adventure – sunshine in Los Angeles, revelry in San Francisco, and simple bliss in points in between.  We celebrated with friends, spent time with family, and had had more amazing meals than one should really have in such a short time!

pineapple

And so while I should be thinking of kale and cabbage soup, I bring you pineapple fritters.

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ABOUT

Martha Stewart I am not -
I have no intention of
whittling my own table
and can handle a martini
like nobody's business -
but I do have lots of
great ideas on cooking,
entertaining, and living
that I want to share with you.

Together, perhaps we can find
ways to have a bit more fun!

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