by Debbie | Dec 25, 2013 | Merry Christmas
by Debbie | Dec 24, 2013 | Captain Lawrence Brewing
‘Twas a few nights before ChristmasAnd all through the breweryPeople were enjoying the oppositeOf nature’s fury.The seasonal carols speak of snow, frost and iceAnd wintry sleigh rides you’d want to do twice.In fact, Sunday was balmy—temps up to 68!Some missed the...
by Debbie | Dec 23, 2013 | Cline 2010 Syrah, Cline Cellars
It is that time of year and time to baking for my cookie swap. Yes 7 dozen cookies to be made. I try to find a new recipe every year and this year I made Chocolate Peanut Butter cookies. What better time to make these cookies than when you are stuck...
by Debbie | Dec 19, 2013 | #winechat, cigars, CigarVolante, wine, wine and cigar pairings
Drinking wine and smoking cigars…I’m picturing men in their “smoking coats” at the country club with a glass of scotch touting a cigar in hand or mouth, but wine and cigars have become a pairing. Wine drinking and cigar smoking are all about...
by Debbie | Dec 17, 2013 | Captain Lawrence Brewing, Hudson Valley Tap Rooms, keegan ales, Ommegang Brewery
With a fresh blanket of snow across Westchester, it finally felt like the holidays. For many over at Captain Lawrence, it meant an opportunity to reflect on the merriest of Christmas memories—specifically, the greatest gift they ever received. Whit Whitaker of...