Wk16: Smoked Porter

This smoked porter from Tied House Cafe and Brewery was a disappointment.  I wanted something with a bit of bite on a colder, cloudy day.  It wasn't smokey enough and the porter was watered down.  The beer was refreshing and I could use it for beer brats, but I have had much better smoked porters.  Not undrinkable, but not a re-buy. 

Wk16: The Brothers Karamazov

The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoyevksy is a long Russian novel that I was unable to finish within the week.  It starts out slow, but I hope the story can build on that and get some momentum. 

Wk 15: Restaurant

We ate a lot of fast food, but nothing new. 

Wk15: Child Find of America

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This charity works to prevent and solve child abductions.  Child Find of America has created programs to educate children, parents, and law enforcement about all aspects of child abductions.  The organization also publishes a list of missing children to aid law enforcement.  The groups seems to have their heart in the right place so that no child stays missing. 

Wk15: Bar

We were too busy moving to get out of the house to drink.

Wk15: Peas and Noodles

This week I made Mom's Peas and Noodles Recipe [Allrecipes] and I was disappointed.  I was hoping for something with more substance, but in reality, I should have read the recipe more closely.  Luckily this isn't my mom's dish as it came out bland because of the egg base.  It tasted just like scrambled eggs with peas, noodles, and Parmesan cheese sounds like it would taste.  The easy solution is to season it the same way you like your eggs.  I added salt and that helped infinitely.  I think garlic would play well, but mixed into the mixture rather than on top.  I'd make this again, but I'd treat more like an egg breakfast next time.  The Bear Flag wine didn't add anything to the meal, but it put me in a forgiving mood. 

Wk15: Bear Flag Wines: Soft White Wine Blend

The Soft White Wine Blend from Bear Flag Wines was purchased based on the bottle design, I admit.  I wanted a white wine and this one was fine.  As a blend, it is nothing special, but it tasted just fine and would be great as a relaxing wine.  I won't pair it with anything, though I did, as its flavor is neither complementary nor representative of foods.  I will keep it in mind, though, as a social wine.

Wk15: Poleeko Gold Pale Ale

A real good pale ale from Anderson Valley Brewing Company.  I would definitely buy the Poleeko Gold Pale Ale again.  It was smooth while being just robust enough to remind what a good beer tastes like.