Wisconsin is a magical place, a land of cheese, beer, fish fry's and scandinavian women right here in the good ol' US of A. What better way to kick off summer on Memorial Day Weekend than spending it at the Kohler Festival of Beer. Cheese and choc...
More Than Sinks
Created 3 months ago by eric
BeerHopTacular, June 4th and 5th
Created 3 months ago by danboy
BeerHopTacular kicks off it's first year with craft brew tastings, demonstrations from beer experts, local artisans and home brewers and much more.
Tickets are $45 and the event will include over 200 craft beers from around the US. http://www.beer...
Stacy Jurich Benefit
Created 3 months ago by eric
This is a somber one. I'm passing this a long from a friend of mine. If you can attend or contribute, thank you!
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Recently on April 23rd, a friend of mine along with her friend were brutally attacked and with a basebal...
Has spring sprung?
Created 4 months ago by kimchi
I know it is hard to tell if this warm weather is here to stay, but it has got me chomping at the bit to start gardening. As if the universe is encouraging me, I keep stumbling onto ingenious gardening solutions.
The first thiing to pop up o...
Where will you be sipping Mint Juleps on Kentucky Derby day?
Created 4 months ago by kimchi
I have always wanted to attend the Kentucky Derby... you know, wear a fancy hat, get liquored up on Mint Juleps, and generally steep myself in the tradition, but this year I am very excited by my Chicago-based alternative.
Rumor has it...
When to get planting!
Created 4 months ago by eric
Mother Earth News recently put up a nifty map with region and monthly breakdown of when to get your gardening on. You can check it out here.
I don't have any land to garden so I just have some herbs and leafy green growing in the kitchen, you can...
Windy City Glass
Created 4 months ago by danboy
The makers market has Chicago based Windy City Glass for sale. Local artist Nick Paul recycles used silk screened bottles into one of a kind drinking glasses.
I have some beautiful Brugge Bottles I've saved so I can cut the tops off and make...
Seasons, leaf shaped plates.
Created 4 months ago by danboy
So the site is in Spanish, but from what I can gather this series of utensils is inspired by the patterns of nature and includes both serving and dinnerware.
Regardless it looks beautiful.
Mayfest Pig Roast At Paddy Longs.
Created 4 months ago by danboy
Paddy Longs knows their pigs. The place is known for their beer and bacon tastings.
So that's why when I heard they where having a pig roast I knew I would find my way there.
Saturday April 24th and Sunday April 25th Paddy Longs will be roasting a...
Invasion!
Created 4 months ago by danboy
Come and celebrate The Invasion Helles Bock at Small Bar Albany this Wednesday April 21st.
The wonderful folks from Three Floyds and Half Acre are throwing a party from 6pm on. This will be the one opportunity to drink the Three Floyds/H...