Southern beers don’t always get the credit that they should. The rise of great craft beer from the South is worth the attention of any serious beer drinker. Locally informed beer lovers frequent breweries such as Against the Grain, Westbrook, and Cigar City. Beers cults have started for southern brews with names like “Mexican Cake”….
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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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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 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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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 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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