On Tuesday, December 8th, 2020, we opened Dragon’s Milk Reserve. At first I thought we had this one last year, since they had an Oatmeal Cookie that was amazing, since it has the same colors, but then realized it was a 2020 batch. This is a bourbon barrel-aged stout with vanilla and chai spices. It…
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Day 7: Ellie’s Brown
On Monday, December 7th, 2020, we opened an American Brown Ale. When I saw it was from Avery Brewing, I figured it had to be good – the beer we have had from Avery has always been really good.
Day 6 – Fantastic Voyage
On Sunday, December 6th, 2020, we opened Fantastic Voyage – I thought this one looked familiar, and what is interesting, is Josh had this one on December 7th, 2019… so 1 day off… and not even close to the amount of snow compared to last year. Here’s the link to the post: https://foodanddrinklover.blog/2019/12/08/day-7-fantastic-voyage-coffee-bender-tequila/ At first,…
Day 5: Omar Porter
On Saturday, December 5th, 2020, our beer tonight is called Omar Porter, which we have had in a previous craft beer advent box before. The only snow right now where we are here in the U.P. of Michigan, is what you are seeing in my painting… so sad! This porter is OK… not the best…
Peanut Butter & Jelly Shots
Love peanut butter and jelly? If you also have patience to try making these on your own, here is the recipe! This is a no-bake recipe, but you do have to wait for the first two layers to set (30 minutes each). You’ll Need: Cooking spray Bread pan Ingredients: Peanut Butter Mix: 1…
Deviled Eggs
Easy deviled egg recipe – no vinegar needed! Ingredients: 9 hard boiled eggs (add water to a pot and put on stove; turn on high heat and as soon as they start boiling, turn off burner and move pot, with a lid over it for 15-20 minutes, then put in ice water). I used 9…
Flourless Chocolate Cookies
Love chocolate? These are some pretty good cookies to bake – especially if you don’t want to use flour! Next time, I’ll be drizzling some caramel over the top. Ingredients: 3 cups powdered sugar 1/2 cup plus 3 TBSP unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 tsp salt 4 egg whites (no need to beat like with traditional…
Wheat Pita Pizza
Make these ahead of time for a quick pizza fix (and to save time), or make just one and skip the freezing part. Ingredients: Wheat Pita Bread Pasta sauce (you pick!) Cheese Any toppings you’d like (pepperoni, banana pepper rings, onions, etc.) Instructions: Take a cookie sheet and line with wax or parchment paper. Place…
Dorito Taco Bake
Very easy to make! Before going into the oven: Ingredients: 1 lb. hamburger 1/2 small onion (diced) 1 pkg. taco seasoning, or make your own and use 3 TBSP 8 oz. sour cream 1 pkg. crescent rolls 1-8 oz. can of tomato sauce 1-14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes 1 cup shredded cheese 1/2 bag of…
Day 23: Vanilla Stout, White Chocolate Blonde, Sam Lord’s Rum
On December 23, 2019, we opened a vanilla stout, an IPA and a rum shot. The IPA has been replaced with another amazing local craft beer. Out of the stout advent box is the vanilla stout, which is brewed by Big Muddy Brewing out of Murphysboro, IL. This is actually one of my favorites, as…
Day 22: Chocolate Milk Stout, Borealis, Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey
On December 22nd, 2019, is a chocolate milk stout, an IPA and bourbon whiskey. The IPA was switched out for a local craft beer here in the U.P. of Michigan that is a fan of ours. Out of the stout advent box is the chocolate milk stout. When I was first introduced to this beer,…
Day 21: Oatmeal Cookie, Black Bear, Moonshine
On December 21st, 2019, the beer of the night and shot were some good ones. A ‘reserve’ oatmeal cookie stout, a Russian imperial stout and moonshine. Out of the stout advent box is Dragon’s Milk Reserve Oatmeal Cookie, which is a bourbon barrel-aged stout with cinnamon, raisins, brown sugar, oats and vanilla extract. When I…
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