Pairing pizza with wine and beer
Pairing Pizza with Wine Italy is known for both wine and pizza, but suprisingly, Italians rarely pair the two together, according to FoodServiceWarehouse.com. Most Italians consider the best wine for pizza to be beer, and think that only tourists or Americans consume the two together. That said, many people do prefer a nice glass of […]
Auburn’s Knee Deep Brewing now selling its beer in Hawaii
Knee Deep has has added the Aloha state to its distribution network. The first shipment of Knee Deep beer docked in Oahu on May 8th, and it will be distributed initially on Oahu only by Underground Wine Merchants. Distribution to the other islands is anticipated for later this year. “I’m very excited to announce that […]
Craft beer expert Bamforth on food, wine, art (and beer) at Jernigan’s
Nationally renowned craft beer expert Charles Bamforth from UC Davis spoke at Jernigan’s Grill & Tap House in Nevada City on Friday, providing insights to the booming market, along with some entertaining anecdotes. One of them: how Bamforth managed to persuade CEO August Busch III of Anheuser-Busch to donate $5 million to UCD’s Master Brewer […]
9th annual Truckee Brew Fest is June 14
WHAT: 9th Annual Truckee Optimist Brew Fest WHEN: Saturday, June 14, 2014, Saturday, 1-5 p.m. WHERE: Truckee Regional Park TICKETS: Advanced tickets $25 or $30 at the gate Annual Optimist club fundraiser to support programs, sponsorships, grants and scholarships for the youth of Truckee. Tickets are available at Dickson Realty, Coffee Bar, Tuff Beanz, Autoglass […]
Craft beer expert speaks at Jernigan’s on May 16
Join Charles Bamforth, PhD, UC Davis’ beer expert, at Jernigan’s Tap House & Grill on Friday May 16 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for an informal discussion on craft brewing and craft beers. Bamforth, who has written several books about beer, began his work in the brewing industry in 1978 and joined the UC […]
Top Google searches for year in food, drink, dining, travel
The top Google searches in food, drink, dining and travel were diverse, with some surprises. One example: In Sacramento, Huell Howser, host of California’s Gold travel show who died this year, ranked among the top 10 search terms. (Credit: In the Kitchen)
Artisanal distillers gear up for tasting in January, joining wineries and breweries
New legislation, signed by Governor Jerry Brown earlier this year, the Taste California Act (AB 933) allows manufacturers of distilled spirits and brandy to provide tastings on terms similar to breweries and wineries starting Jan. 1, 2014. Before AB 933, distilleries could provide complementary samples but, unlike breweries and wineries, could not charge. About 32 […]
Wine, beer & coffee are hottest Google searches in food for fall
Wine, beer and coffee are the hottest searches in the food category, according to the latest Google trends report.
Crispin Ciderworks in Colfax
Crispin Cider is a hard-apple cider company based at and produced in Colfax. Crispin was formerly located in Minneapolis. The company acquired Fox Barrel Cider in 2010. The purchase included its cidery in Colfax where the company is now headquartered. In 2012, Crispin was acquired by MillerCoors. Here’s a video featuring the Colfax Ciderworks.
Three Forks Bakery & Brewing Co. forges ahead to 2014 opening
In late August, we wrote exclusively about plans to open Three Forks Bakery & Brewing Co. in Nevada City, helping to create a “foodie mecca” within a block of the Nevada City Farmers Market in the historic downtown. Now construction is underway and a Facebook page has been launched to crank up the “buzz.” “Three […]
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