Friday night’s dinner was a return to sausage for me. For a while, I had been avoiding link meats like hot dogs and bratwurst because I just was not in the mood.
Reviews
Rudi’s Organic Bakery wheat hot dog rolls
Grocery chains like Meijer have started introducing organic alternatives to many of their popular products; unfortunately, these offerings have not trickled down to the patio grill. It is easy to find organic bread; it is surprisingly difficult to find an organic hot dog roll.
Hop Stoopid: A great double IPA
While I do not know what exactly goes into a Double IPA, I can tell you how it tastes: awesome. Double IPAs have a strong, medium body and the presence of sweetness (probably derived from the use of more hops). They are, for me, an ideal compromise between bitter, dark beer and light, watery beer.
Book review: Food Rules (Michael Pollan)
Fans of Pollan will not learn anything new, but it does serve as a nice refresher of his food philosophy.
Review: Amy’s Spinach Pizza (frozen)
Over the holiday weekend I popped one of Amy’s frozen pizzas into my pre-heated oven. 10 to 12 minutes later, I was enjoying a truly excellent meal.
Wine review: Leelanau Cellars Winter White
Last week I cracked open a bottle of the relatively inexpensive Winter White wine from Leelanau Cellars. Here’s a quick video review.
Review: Alvarado St. Bakery sprouted wheat tortillas
All-natural tortillas are remarkably difficult to find in your run-of-the-mill grocery store. The next time you’re out at the grocery chain, pick up the best-looking tortillas you can find and flip the package over so you can read the ingredients.
Review: Green Mountain Gringo salsa, mild
There’s very little in the world I enjoy more than good salsa. I will go to the end of the Earth to find the perfect blend of spice and texture. Unfortunately, I didn’t find a great salsa tonight.