Author: Alex Ryan Thompson

Beer Style Highlight: Irish Red Ale

Often overshadowed by Dry Irish Stout, Irish Red Ale is an iconic beer style with deep roots in Ireland’s brewing tradition. With flavors of toffee, caramel, and roasted grain, this balanced ale is a must-try for St. Patrick’s Day. Discover its history, brewing techniques, and best examples.

Canning Collards

South Carolina is blessed with year-round fresh green vegetables, and winter is for collard greens. They grow best in cool weather, and a brisk cold freeze makes them sweet. Collard greens are rich...

“I Kraut You Not”

Who likes kraut? I am a big fan of all krauts; however, the one most people have heard of is sauerkraut. It tends to be an acquired taste for food and is most commonly served alongside corned beef...

The Origins of the Jack O’Lantern

It is hard to imagine Halloween without the glowing, grinning face of a Jack O’Lantern, but where exactly does the Jack O’Lantern come from? Jack O’Lanterns trace their origins back to Ireland, the...

What Exactly is Oktoberfest?

Oktoberfest season is upon us! It’s a time for sausage, pretzels, lederhosen, dirndls, Bavarian flags, and most famously, beer. It is not uncommon to see your local downtown German restaurant or...

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