Somewhere between a gas station in Osaka and a Tuesday night in my kitchen, I made peace with the fact that ramen is not a guilty pleasure. It is a legitimate meal when you build it right, and most people never build it right. The version most of us grew up with was a...
Originally published October 2014 and again October 2018. Updated and expanded because the beer got better and so did the food. There is a version of the craft beer-and-food conversation that involves a lot of Latin vocabulary, a bow tie, and a man who has never eaten...
The Ultimate Christmas Ale Bacon Recipe: Joy in Every Bite! Ah, the season of joy, where we gather 'round the tree, exchange gifts, and bask in the warmth of our loved ones. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and what better way to embrace it than by blending...
There is a stick of butter sitting in your refrigerator right now that is doing absolutely nothing for you. That ends today. Cowboy butter is not a trend. It is not a social media phase that disappears by next Tuesday. It is the kind of thing your grandfather would...
Spiedie? What's That? The iconic Spiedie is a delicious skewer of marinated meat, grilled to perfection and served on Italian-style bread. Ingredients: 2 ½ pounds of boneless chicken breasts or lamb (skinless) 1 bottle of Salamida's State Fair Spiedie Marinade 6...
National Chicken Wing Day = Christmas to Me As PFFMaestro, the wing-obsessed founder of Pints, Forks & Friends and host of I Can Do Another 12 - The Global Chicken Wing Show , I’ve eaten my way through thousands of chicken wings across the globe, from Buffalo’s...
Prime Day 2025 Grill Deals Hey BBQ fam—Prime Day 2025 is officially here, and you know we couldn’t resist diving in to scope out the hottest grill and smoker deals for the season. Whether you're hosting backyard bashes, running weekend pop-ups, or just perfecting that...
Bold Partnerships: Clarksville’s Craft Scene Just Shifted Into High Gear Start Your Engines—It’s Game Time Race fans. Beer fans. Sports junkies. If your weekends revolve around horsepower, hometown pride, and ice-cold brews, this one’s for you. Clarksville,...
I have to pivot to the "clean eats" lifestyle As a beer enthusiast who loves nothing more than hitting up local joints for some good grub, I’ve always taken a laid-back approach to what I eat. But lately, I’ve started wondering about all the ultra-processed stuff...
Celebrate Memorial Day with a Memorable Cookout Featuring Omaha Steaks Classic Gift Pack Memorial Day is a cherished American holiday dedicated to honoring the brave men and women who gave their lives in military service. Observed on the last Monday of May, it’s a day...
