Beer Pumpkin Pie

Imagine the strange looks you would get if you purchased multiple cans of pumpkin in the middle of the summer. Yeah, those looks were given to me last week and they are becoming an annual event.  For the past two summers, I have brewed a batch of Pumpkin Ale in July to ensure it is ready to drink in the fall.  When I buy pumpkin in July, I am frequently asked about what I am making with pumpkin.  And then I receive another strange look when I respond "beer".

After making my pumpkin brew this year, I decided to attempt to re-use some of the spent grains and left-over pumpkin from the beer brewing process.  Some of the grains went into a spent grain bread and the pumpkin found its home in pie.

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King's Cake

Today is the day we have all been waiting for... 

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Holiday Cheer

After flipping through Sky, Delta's inflight magazine, this morning I got to thinking, What is everyone drinking this holiday season?  They had some pretty good ideas like Comfort and Joy, a Southern Comfort and Eggnog libation.   I must admit that Eggnog is something I have only recently taken a liking to but only in small amounts.   Of course, spiking it makes it so much better.  

What is your go to holiday drink? Any special cocktail that gets you through those cold winter nights and visits with your extended family? Leave a comment and share the cheer.

Say, what's in this drink?

Comfort & Joy

deltaskymag.com December 2011

In a shaker with ice, add 2 ounces Southern Comfort and 6 ounces of your favorite eggnog.  Shake and strain into a festive glass. Garnish with a sprinkle of nutmeg.

Thanksgiving around a ping-pong table

As the holiday season begins in full swing we would like to take a moment to give thanks for good friends and good fortune over the past year as well as a look forward to the coming year.

 

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