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20 Gauge

Brew 74 – 20 Gauge (Pumpkin Spice Ale)

Steeped Grains (30 min) 1.0 lb Munich 0.5 lb Crystal 80L 0.5 lb Carapils Additions 90 min: 75 oz canned pumpkin 90 min: 8.0 lb Golden Light LME 10 min: 2.5 tsp Cinnamon 10 min: 1.5 tsp Nutmeg 10 min: 1.25 tsp Allspice Hops 60 min: 1 oz Northern Brewer 30 min: 1 oz UK […]

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Brews

Brew 73 – Mead

My first mead. I did it about as simply as I could. 1 gallon water 3 lb pure natural (raw unfiltered) local honey 1 pkg Lalvin EC-1118 sparkling wine yeast Steps I used: Boil 1 gallon water for 10 minutes. Cool to 95F in sink ice bath. Pitch yeast and stir. Pour in 3 lb […]

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Cocktails Recipes

Bloody Mary

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Diplodocus

Brew 72 – Diplodocus (Double IPA)

Steeped Grains (30 min; 150-165F) 1.0 lb Crystal 20L 0.5 lb Cara-Pils Sugars 9.3 lb Extra Pale (Pilsen) Malt Extract 2.0 lb Table Sugar (Sucrose) Hops 75 min: 1.0 oz Summit 20 min: 1.0 oz Simcoe 10 min: 1.0 oz Summit 5 min: 1.0 oz Simcoe 5 min: 1.0 oz Amarillo Dry hopped in secondary: […]

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Entrees Recipes

Southwest Veggie Quesadillas

2 T olive oil 2 c bell peppers (any color), diced 2 c black beans, rinsed and drained 1 c corn 1 c onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 t cumin 2 t chili powder salt and pepper to taste 1/2 c cilantro, chopped 8 medium tortilla shells 4 c shredded cheese Innards: Heat […]

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Entrees Recipes

Thai Pasta Salad Bowl

Thai peanut sauce Udon noodles Romaine lettuce / spinach Tofu / grilled chicken Shredded carrots Broccoli Crushed peanuts

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Entrees Recipes

Coconut Milk Curry Noodle Bowl

Tofu: 275g extra firm tofu, cubed 1 T olive oil 1 T soy sauce Soup addition 1: 4-6 green onions, chopped 1 T minced ginger 6 cloves garlic, minced sesame oil Soup addition 2: 250g / 8 oz fresh mushrooms, chopped 2 bok choy or kale Soup addition 3: 6 c vegetable broth 1 can […]

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Entrees Recipes

Smoked Gouda Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Bisque

(2) 14.5 oz cans fire roasted tomatoes 12 oz jar roasted red peppers 3 c chicken stock 2 T tomato paste 2 t dried basil 1 1/2 t sea salt 1 t dried oregano 1/2 t black pepper 1 medium onion, diced 3 large cloves garlic, minced 3 T butter 8 oz smoked gouda cheese, […]

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Entrees Recipes

Olive Jack Grilled Cheese

Olive mustard sauce (probably good for 2 medium sandwiches): 1/4 c pitted olives (garlic stuffed) 2 T olive oil 2 T mustard Sandwich: Rye / marble rye bread Jack cheese olive mustard sauce olive oil Olive mustard sauce: Combine olives and olive oil in food processor and blend. Transfer olive mixture to bowl and mix […]

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Recipes

Fajita Sauce

3 T fresh lime juice 1-2 T adobo sauce (from 1 can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce – can use the rest to marinade salmon!) 1/4 c olive oil 1 T cumin 1 t garlic powder 1 t kosher salt Mix all ingredients.