Organic ESB

http://beeradvocate.com/articles/709

Organic ESB from Lakefront Brewery.

I agree with the reviewer at the above link on this one.

A weak offering.

Riverwest Stein Beer

http://beeradvocate.com/articles/707

Riverwest Stein Beer from Lakefront Brewery.

I was less impressed than the reviewer at the link above.

OK, but nothing special.

White Beer

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/741/3458

White Beer from Lakefront Brewery.

Belgian-style unfiltered wheat with coriander and orange peel.

Lacks character.

Dirty Old Man

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/784/40936

Imperial Rye Porter by Tyranena.

I had a draft at Three Cellars and it was excellent.

Rich taste and velvety mouth feel.

Roasted Chicken

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/herb-roasted-chicken-with-melted-tomatoes-recipe/index.html

I love a whole roasted chicken.

Fade to Black

http://www.lefthandbrewing.com/beers/fade-to-black-vol-2

A Smoked Baltic Porter from Left Hand Brewing Co.

I had a draft at the Bosch and it was excellent.

Alton's Perfect Guacamole

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/guacamole-recipe/index.html

Have to try it.

Eastside Dark

http://beeradvocate.com/articles/708

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/741/2220

Munich-style Dunkel Lager.

Good, but not special.

Salt

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/27/dining/27curious.html?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=tha210

Artisanal salts.

Some harsh criticism of kosher salt.

Animal Cruelty

http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/04/26/who-protects-the-animals/?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=thab1

The scale of the operations invite cruelty.

Chicken Tostados

http://blogs.sendiksmarket.com/sendiks/2011-archives/blogs/fresh-frugal-fabulous/1425

Also a refried beans recipe.

Oysters

http://blog.nature.org/2011/03/oyster-reefs-are-in-trouble-so-can-we-still-eat-oysters/

Sustainable aquaculture is the solution.

Carbonara

http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/food/sc-food-0415-fast-carbonara-20110420,0,6352347.story

Everything is better with bacon.

Heavy Seas Big DIPA

http://www.hsbeer.com/dipa

A double IPA with over 10% alcohol.

Dave's Brew Farm

http://davesbrewfarm.blogspot.com/

Would love to visit his LaBrewatory but it is almost all the way to Minneapolis and thus a five hour drive.

Garlic Mustard Ravioli

http://www.fosc.org/GM-Recipe.htm

Everyone should do their part to eat more garlic mustard.

Corrosion Inhibitors Taint Water

http://www.sciencenews.org/view/generic/id/73451/title/News_in_Brief_EarthEnvironment

The water is not safe, so drink beer instead?

Down 'N Dirty

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/784/56054

Down 'N Dirty Chocolate Oatmeal Stout by Tyranena

Excellent out of the bottle, but I would love to get a growler of this fine brew.

1554

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/192/1914

1554 Enlightened Black Ale by New Belgium

An excellent beer that I could drink as my everyday brew.

Sprecher Irish Style Stout

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/144/3052

I drank my last bottle of Sprecher Irish Style Stout.

Since it is a seasonal brew, I will probably not get any more until next year.

A truly excellent beer.

Frozen Ravioli

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/spinach-ravioli-with-tomato-sauce-recipe/index.html

I always wanted a recipe for preparing frozen ravioli.

Could I use the same recipe for fresh ravioli?

Sprecher Beer Chips

http://www.sprecherbrewery.com/imgpdf/press_releases/2011/Chips_2011.pdf

I want to try these.

Eggs in a Nest

http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/dinosaur_kale_with_baby_potatoes/

Artfully arranged.

Glass Canning Jar

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001A5SHUY/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B001A5QQ52&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1S83243NSH9RAMV6S29N

The 2-liter capacity is excellent.

Pickled Eggs

http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/pickled_eggs/

I need to buy one of those reusable canning jars.

Caveman Diet

http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/sc-health-0420-palos-diet-20110420,0,7758445.story

Interesting approach.

Oak Aged Unearthly

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/3818/47151

I had a pint of draft at Three Cellars.

Excellent beer, but at $8/pint, it ain't cheap.

Organophosphate Residues

http://www.sciencenews.org/view/generic/id/73370/title/Because_some_foods_carry_organophosphate_residues

Beware fruits and vegetables.

Italian Vermouth

http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/food/sc-food-0415-drink-cocchi-20110417,0,5581980.story?track=ct-fooddrink-42111

Used to make a closer-to-authentic Corpse Revival No. 2.

Ramps

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/20/dining/20forage.html?_r=1&nl=todaysheadlines&emc=tha210

Beware over-harvesting.

Grassfed Cooking

http://grassfedcooking.com/

Shannon Hayes has a Ph.D. in sustainable agriculture and community development.

Local Harvest

http://www.localharvest.org/

Searchable database.

Viola's Honey in Hales Corners is included.

Eatwild

http://www.eatwild.com/

Grass-fed, grass-based, pastured.

Honey Mustard Salmon

http://www.organicgardening.com/cook/honey-mustard-salmon-roasted-asparagus

I love salmon.

Marinated Asparagus

http://www.organicgardening.com/cook/marinated-asparagus?cm_mmc=GardentoTableNL-_-04182011-_-cook-_-marinated_asparagus

We love asparagus.

Roast Turkey Breast

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/roast-turkey-breast-with-glazed-vegetables-recipe/index.html

For those occasions when you do not need a whole turkey.

New Belgium 1554

http://www.newbelgium.com/beer/detail.aspx?id=5ac72c92-fd87-4ec7-858d-3380c8d465d8

A black ale using a lager yeast.

Delicious.

No cause for alarm

http://www.adn.com/2011/04/16/1813982/fda-claims-no-need-to-test-pacific.html

No danger of nuclear fish?

Greek Yogurt

http://www.calories-nutrition.buddyslim.com/cabot-greek-style-plain-yogurt-10-milkfat/

10% milkfat!

Oil and Vinegar

http://www.orodioliva.com/index.php?

Gourmet shop in Wauwatosa.

Every sample I tried was excellent.

We bought two bottles of oil and one bottle of vinegar.

Linguini with Clam Sauce

http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/linguini_with_clam_sauce/

I should eat more clams.

Classic Lemon Bars

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/classic-lemon-bars-recipe/index.html

I love shortbread crust.

ProMash

http://www.promash.com/

Almost makes me wish I had a Windows machine.

Seafood Recommendations

http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/cr/cr_seafoodwatch/sfw_recommendations.aspx

Too complicated.

Eat More Fish

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/15/opinion/15hilborn.html?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=tha212

We need to eat more healthy, eco-friendly fish.

Stolen Tomatoes

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/15/business/15bandits.html?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=tha25

High prices mean big crimes.

Indie Food Rave

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/15/us/15rave.html?_r=1&nl=todaysheadlines&emc=tha23

If we have these events in Hales Corners, I do not know about them.

Brisket

http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/food/sc-food-0404-passover-20110413,0,5743025.story?track=ct-fooddrink-41411

I lover brisket in all its forms.

Roasted Fennel

http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/food/sc-food-0408-simple-fennel-20110413,0,769138.story?track=ct-fooddrink-41411

Sounds simple and delicious.

Scawns

http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/taste/119771699.html

I prefer to call them scones.

Dietary Sugars

http://www.sciencenews.org/view/generic/id/72741/title/Simple-sugar_effects_aren%E2%80%99t_necessarily_simple%2C_animal_study_suggests

Good thing I am not a mouse.

Reservatrol

http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/infocenter/phytochemicals/resveratrol/

Complicated subject.

Maybe if I had a Ph.D. or two I could understand it better.

BBQ Sauce

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine-archive/2011/may/food/bbq-sauce/overview/index.htm

Walmart's Great Value Original Barbecue Sauce.

Now that is cheapness.

Eating to Prevent Cancer

http://www.rodale.com/cancer-prevention-diet?page=0%2C0&cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-04132011-_-Top5-_-NA

I am in favor of more fruit and less salt.

Baked Pears

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/06/health/nutrition/06recipehealth.html?_r=1&WT.mc_id=NYT-E-I-NYT-E-AT-0413-L10

Sounds delicious.

A Drink at Lunch

http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/food/sc-food-0401-drink-lunch-20110403,0,527652.story

All things in moderation.

Diet-related Diseases

http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/04/12/how-to-save-a-trillion-dollars/?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=thab1

Some scary numbers.

Meatloaf

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/old-fashioned-meat-loaf-aka-basic-meatloaf-recipe/index.html

Maybe I could make it with lean ground turkey.

Spaghetti with Spinach

http://blogs.sendiksmarket.com/sendiks/2011-archives/blogs/fresh-frugal-fabulous/1381

An exotic combination of flavors unlike anything I have ever prepared.

Comfort Food with Fiber

http://www.rodale.com/high-fiber-recipes?page=0%2C0&cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-04122011-_-Top5-_-NA

I need to eat more bean burritos with guacamole.

Tilapia

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/tilapia-with-green-beans-recipe/index.html

Worth trying.

Spring Chicken Salad

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/spring-chicken-salad-recipe/index.html

I love all kinds of chicken salads.

Dietary Omega-3

http://www.sciencenews.org/view/generic/id/72501/title/Fishy_fat_from_soy_is_headed_for_U.S._dinner_tables

We need dietary Omega-3.

Fennel Salad

http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/fennel_radicchio_and_endive_salad/

This sounds good.

Shrimp Scampi

http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/shrimp_scampi/

Shrimp are on my approved list.

Advice on Frittatas

http://www.annamariavolpi.com/frittata_basic.html

I need some more practice since I burned mine on the bottom.

Calvados Apple Brandy

http://www.scotlandstephenson.com/spirits/reviews/2508.php

In a straight shot, it seems to me that alcohol and oak dominate the apple flavor.

When mixed with diet coke, I get an explosion of fermented apples.

Frittata

http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/asparagus_frittata/

Sounds easy, will have to try it.

Restaurant Reviews

http://www.jsonline.com/features/dining/119412684.html

Do most people put much faith in anonymous online reviews?

Jagermeister

http://www.jagermeister.com/#/int-en/home

Forget all those goofy "bombs."

A straight chilled shot is excellent.

Tyranena Chief Blackhawk Porter

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/784/3375

On Saturday, we stopped at Lake Mills on the way home from Marshfield.

We got a growler of Chief Blackhawk Porter and it is excellent.

Whole Roasted Chicken

http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/food/sc-food-0401-chicken-20110406,0,7269833.story

I love roasted chicken.

Superfish

http://www.rodale.com/safe-fish-eat?cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-04062011-_-Top5-_-NA

I wish I could find a local source for fresh caught sardines.

American Tuna

http://store.nexternal.com/hfusa/american-tuna-c79.aspx

Heart healthy, eco friendly tuna.

Chicken and Mushrooms

http://blogs.sendiksmarket.com/sendiks/2011-archives/blogs/fresh-frugal-fabulous/1371

Easy, healthy, and yummy.

How can you beat that?

Ribs

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/06/dining/06ribs.html?_r=1&nl=todaysheadlines&emc=tha210

Some interesting observations on outdoor vs. indoor ribs.

Spinach with Pan-Roasted Garlic

http://www.herbcompanion.com/cooking/fight-aging-spinach-pan-roasted-garlic.aspx

I pan roasted some garlic several days ago and it was delicious.

The Wild Table

http://www.herbcompanion.com/gardening/on-our-bookshelf-foraging-for-food-fundamentals.aspx

Tips on foraging.

Gumbo

http://www.organicgardening.com/cook/chicken-and-sausage-gumbo?cm_mmc=GardentoTableNL-_-04042011-_-cook-_-chicken_and_sausage_gumbo

I love gumbo.

Cod and Cucumbers

http://www.organicgardening.com/cook/miso-cod-spicy-cucumbers?cm_mmc=GardentoTableNL-_-04042011-_-cook-_-miso_cod_spicy_with_cucumbers

I love cod and I love cucumbers.

Beware Turkey Burgers

http://www.startribune.com/local/119152624.html

No mention of how salmonella got into the turkey burgers.

Smoked Porter

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/16504/65056

From the Nebraska Brewing Company.

Very exotic smoky flavor.

Pear Cider

http://www.foxbarrel.com/pear.html

I had a glass of this excellent pear cider at Three Cellars this afternoon.

Maple Grove Farms

http://www.maplegrove.com/index.asp

I had their Fat Free Lime Basil salad dressing when I was in Plymouth and it was excellent.

Radioactive Milk

http://www.adn.com/2011/03/31/1784690/very-low-levels-of-radiation-detected.html

Do not panic.

Spoon Fed

http://www.adn.com/2011/04/02/1789437/former-anchorage-critic-examines.html

I like the Twain quote:

"Some of the worst things in my life never even happened."

Organic Community versus Monsanto

http://www.rodale.com/organic-lawsuit?cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-04012011-_-Top5-_-NA

Tough times for organic farmers.

Bitter Blocker

Thanks to Elizabeth for sending me this link.

http://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode.cfm?id=bitter-blocker-beats-broccoli-11-04-01&sc=emailfriend

But I like broccoli and kale.