Celebrating Culture and History at The Queen Mary ScotsFestival

Celebrating Culture and History Celebrating culture and history of Scotland was the theme of the 23rd Queen Mary ScotsFestival & International Highland Games.  An array of authentic activities that included athletics, dancing, costumes, crafts, pipe and drum bands, entertainment and cuisine set the framework for this wonderfully fun celebration. The event provided an appropriate tribute…

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The Coolest Buildings That Have Been Converted to Breweries

Buildings That Have Been Converted to Breweries Demonstrate One of the Many Ways That Craft Brewers Are Reclaiming U.S. Neighborhoods and Restoring Communities For more than two decades, the U.S. craft brewing movement has been shaking up our notions of what beer can be. And for some brewers, this spirit of creativity extends beyond the…

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Chef Eric McBride Featured at The Queen Mary ScotsFestival @TheQueenMary

Chef Eric McBride brings his Celtic Cuisine passion and award-winning expertise to The Queen Mary ScotsFestival and International Highland Games this weekend (February 13-14).  I’m headed to ScotsFestival this weekend and can’t wait to sample this delicious cuisine and learn more about Chef McBride’s recipes!   As noted in his biography, To say that Chef…

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ScotsFestival & International Highland Games

ScotsFestival & International Highland Games XXIII  Celebrates The Queen Mary’s Heritage Feb. 13-14 Experience Highland Athletics & Dancing, Whisky & Beer Tastings and Authentic Scottish Music and Food  Tickets on-sale NOW at QueenMary.com LONG BEACH, Calif., – The Queen Mary is pleased to welcome back the annual ScotsFestival & International Highland Games XXIII, February 13-14 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Experience the rich culture and history of…

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The new old tradition of Belgian brewers

When it comes to Belgian brewers , traditional names such as Orval, Westmalle, Duvel, and Cantillon (to name just a few) come to mind. But there is a new, young generation of brewers that are now helping the old guard keep Belgium on the beer map. And this new generation of brewers are creating some…

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Hops Versatility

Hops are the beautiful, bitter little buds that fuel our brews. They tame the sweetness of malty brown ales, and stoke the fires of burly India Pale Ales. But did you know that this plant has many other uses? Hops are quite the dynamic plant, with a range of benefits—and some seemingly mystical qualities. Read…

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