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Grüss Dich! Ready for Oktoberfest!

September 16, 2021 slvpost.com0 comment

By Greg Roe and Mike De Smidt Oktoberfest. It’s one of the first things many of us think of when we think of Germany. However, it’s not so much a German thing, but a Bavarian thing; Bavaria being the largest of Germany’s sixteen states and situated in the southeastern part of the country. Contrary to what many think, Oktoberfest actually… Read More

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Hooligan Smoke Club: A Taste of Summer

August 29, 2021September 9, 2021 slvpost.com0 comment

By Julie Horner Working BBQ magic, Rudy Kuhn tends the firebox of his triple smoker in the driveway of his Brookdale home. It’s time to get the ribs on. He opens the main cooker. A pair of pork shoulders are looking near done, somewhere on their 12-hour cook schedule. The sausages are on low heat and will take about six… Read More

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Egg Custard Pie

August 21, 2021September 2, 2021 slvpost.comFood, recipes0 comment

By Alison Steele Every year for my birthday I bake egg custard pies. It’s one of my mama’s favorites and seems to tickle fond childhood memories. Treats like spoon bread, egg custard, bread pudding, and cream pie were readily made on their small backwoods farm from fresh eggs, freshly skimmed cream, raw milk, and day-old bread. Becoming harder and harder… Read More

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The Buns of Summer

August 14, 2021August 27, 2021 slvpost.com0 comment

Part 3 in the Mountain Fermenters series on summer cooking By Greg Roe and Mike De Smidt In the last two installments of our summer series, we discussed the perfect summer beer and fermented condiments. In this 3rd installment, we’ll discuss how to make your own fermented sourdough hamburger and hot dog buns for your summer feasts.. The most important… Read More

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The Sawmill Sets Up at the Edge of Town

July 24, 2021August 1, 2021 slvpost.com1 Comment

Boulder Creek’s Matt Tranchita Sinks Teeth Into a Tasty New Project By Julie Horner The Boulder Creek Roadside Cafe, home to off-the-hook burgers and cold suds for locals and weekend road-trippers, has stood empty since late summer 2020. Restaurateur Nancy Long, who had picked up the pieces after the Boulder Creek Brewery was lost to an electrical fire in 2015… Read More

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Elderflower Soda

July 11, 2021August 21, 2021 slvpost.comFood, recipes0 comment

By Alison Steele The elderberry tree (Sambucus nigra) is native and to both Virginia and California. It waves its abundant white flowers in processions along mountain roads and stands watch in the corners of cultivated gardens in early to mid summer. My mother’s Mennonite Community cookbook, from 1950, offers recipes for pies, jams, jellies, vinegars, cordials, and wine including this… Read More

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The Women of Steel Bonnet

July 9, 2021August 12, 2021 slvpost.com0 comment

By Julie Horner Leslie Buchanan became lead brewer at Steel Bonnet Brewing Company in June 2020. Involved with the business since its early days, she earned the position. “When Donald and Susan asked if I’d like to take over the brewhouse, I was excited – and terrified.” From brewing to kegging, in an industry dominated by men, Buchanan quickly reached… Read More

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Fermented Condiments

July 4, 2021July 8, 2021 slvpost.com0 comment

By Greg Roe and Mike De Smidt In last month’s column we introduced you to the history and process of brewing and fermenting one of our favorite summer beers, the German Kölsch. This month we’re going to add to the summer’s arsenal of fermented foods to accompany your backyard grill. Whether you’re grilling up burgers or dogs, be it beef,… Read More

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Easy Drinking Summer Beers for BBQ Season

June 27, 2021July 6, 2021 slvpost.com0 comment

Part 1 of Our 3-Part Summer Series By Mike De Smidt and Greg Roe The Mountain Fermenter team is eagerly preparing for summer and the opportunity to enjoy communal gatherings once again. This 3-part series will discuss the wonderful world of fermented food and beverages and how you can craft them and add to your next outdoor feast. In part… Read More

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Roasted Artichokes with Sage Blossoms and Lemon Balm

June 18, 2021August 21, 2021 slvpost.comFood, recipes0 comment

By Alison Steele If you’ve been following along, you’ll notice that I love harvesting edible flowers to flavor our food. Reeling us in with color, then aroma, and capturing our taste buds with the melding of essential oils, flowering herbs are a complex flavor addition to any meal. Continuing the edible flower theme, this week’s recipe is nothing short of… Read More