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Mountain Fermenters: A Taste of West Country White Ale

February 17, 2022August 29, 2024 slvpost.com0 comment

By Mike De Smidt and Greg Roe This month, we’re going on a fermentation adventure. West Country White Ale, sometimes called Devon White Ale, is a seemingly odd beer with roots back to at least the 1500s, perhaps even the Middle Ages. An ale variety that existed before hops were a common ingredient, it was traditionally brewed in Devon and… Read More

Valentine’s Treat: Dark Chocolate Canvases

February 13, 2022June 13, 2023 slvpost.com1 Comment

By Alison Steele When I peek into the pantry, I try to imagine ways to use the stockpiles of dried fruits, jams, chutneys, and other delicacies preserved from summer’s bounty. The dried fruits seem to disappear first as they need no enticing off the pantry shelves. These little works of art require no fork or plate and instantly satiate the… Read More

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Winter Sunshine Tea

January 22, 2022June 13, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Alison Steele After a month of rich, sweet and savory holiday cooking, our ovens (and bodies!) may be needing a break. Introducing a daily herbal infusion in place of an afternoon bake is an easy way to bring our bodies back into balance. January is the month when the bright green of most tea herbs are peeking out from… Read More

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Winter Warmers: Origins of Bock Beer

January 14, 2022January 22, 2022 slvpost.com0 comment

By Mike De Smidt and Greg Roe Once upon a time in a wintery wonderland in northern Germany, in a bustling town called Einbeck, a beer was born. Commonly thought of as a Bavarian beer, the name of bock beer is believed to derive from an abbreviation of Einbeck, pronounced “Einbock” in the Bavarian dialect, to “bock,” noting its place… Read More

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Quince Simple Syrup and the Boulder Creek Sour

December 31, 2021June 13, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

Recipes from a Mountain Garden By Alison Steele I adore simple syrups. Strawberry rhubarb, lemon balm, feijoa, and now quince are some of my favorites, adding sweet, tart, and herbal flavor celebrations to the palate in the form of food or drink! Easy and versatile, use them to sweeten lemonade and iced tea in the summer, hot herbal teas in… Read More

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Ground Swell: Humble Sea Mountain Tavern Opening Soon in Felton

December 15, 2021December 19, 2021 slvpost.com0 comment

By Julie Horner Humble Sea Brewing Company anticipates opening at the Cremer House in Felton by the end of the year. “It’s a slow rollout, these things take time,” said Lee DeGraw, Humble Sea Head of Marketing. “We just got the keys and we’re stoked!” DeGraw said they’ll have a full menu of “elevated comfort food” and feature an artisanal… Read More

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A New Boulder Creek Brewery: Beloved Community Hub to be Rebuilt

December 14, 2021November 18, 2022 slvpost.com0 comment

By Julie Horner The Boulder Creek Brewery building has been sold. Musician and craft beer enthusiast Joseph Wolff plans to resurrect the cherished gathering place, bringing back to life a hub with a pulse that has been lacking in the historic downtown district since the building was gutted by an electrical fire in March 2015. This is Wolff’s third attempt… Read More

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Heirloom Fig Bread Pudding

November 26, 2021June 13, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Alison Steele Baking season has officially arrived, along with the first ripe figs in the garden. I have resisted most temptation to buy figs at the farmers market knowing that these two heirloom trees produce enough fruit for vinegars, jams, cakes, salads, teas, puddings, pizzas, and brandy for the coming winter. Not only are they loaded with minerals and… Read More

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Autumn Okra Stew

October 10, 2021June 13, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Alison Steele Moving into fall with afternoon warmth still lingering, the magic of Okra Stew is captured entirely on the stovetop. Layering the flavors of the garden in one pot along with poultry or pork, and ladling it over a steaming bowl of rice is what I think of as comfort food. I’ve chosen to celebrate the vegetables in… Read More

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Peach & Blackberry Bourbon Corn Cake

September 25, 2021June 13, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Alison Steele Returning to our mountain garden after two months away is quite magical. Pumpkins hang from the vine, towering sunflowers guard entranceways, ripe tomatoes and peppers peek out from under the weeds. There are, however, always a few casualties. Our peach tree had split straight down the middle despite my efforts to twist off what seemed like a… Read More