A Date With Flavor » buffalo http://adatewithflavor.com with Ali LaRaia Mon, 29 Nov 2010 01:23:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Dogs have taste buds too! http://adatewithflavor.com/dogs-have-taste-buds-too/ http://adatewithflavor.com/dogs-have-taste-buds-too/#comments Sun, 26 Apr 2009 09:16:56 +0000 Ali http://adatewithflavor.com/?p=535 My little Chorizo prefers a buffalo entree with a side of sweet potatoes topped off with acai berries for dessert, rather than  ”chicken flavored food”, and I don’t blame her.  Before Grain (BG), is all about great flavors and healthy ingredients, which makes it very appealing to the loving parent.  Buffalo isn’t the only entree, they also make salmon and chicken in hard food with the addition of beef, tripe and turkey in wet food.  The first ingredient is REAL buffalo, and good quality too.  There is also chicken meal, alfalfa grass and salmon oil in each little bite.  

Churri, short for Chimichurri, licks her bowl clean every single day.  BG also has a line for cats with entrees of chicken, tuna and salmon.  Before Grain may be a few dollars more than your typical processed, probably recalled pet food, however, when ordering from Merrick’s, coupons, complimentary treats and fast delivery make it worth every penny.  Don’t worry if you have a picky pup, they conveniently offer a variety pack so they can decide on their preferred dinner of choice.  Our pets love good flavor, just like us!

]]> http://adatewithflavor.com/dogs-have-taste-buds-too/feed/ 7 Lagunitas Brown Shugga Ale http://adatewithflavor.com/lagunitas-brown-shugga-ale/ http://adatewithflavor.com/lagunitas-brown-shugga-ale/#comments Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:30:18 +0000 Ali http://adatewithflavor.com/?p=413

 

Every time I walk through Andronico’s, I stop at the beer aisle and stare.  Brown Sugar Ale?  It always caught my eye, and finally my date said “let’s just give it a try”.  I wasn’t going to argue. We barbecued some vegetables and buffalo and topped them both with Bone Suckin’ Sauce (make sure you buy the HOT). The hidden caramel notes of the barbeque sauce and the Lagunitas Brown Shugga’ Ale paired perfectly.  If you have an Andronico’s near by, go get some fresh produce, buffalo, bbq sauce, and Lagunitas, you won’t be disappointed.  

Info:

  • 9.90% ABV
  • Smaller head, spotted lace
  • Medium Amber in color
  • Smells like: Brown sugar (obviously), cinnamon, just all around sweetness
  • Tastes like: Extremely flavorful, a bit of citrus came and went with hoppy and burnt caramel with the aftertaste of molasses
  • Full bodied
  • Velvety and thick finish almost syrupy
  • Limited Release
  • Lagunitas Brewing Company, Petaluma, California
  • www.lagunitas.com
  • Grade: A-
Being that the ABV is a bit high, and the smooth beer is so easy to drink…if you look below, my little date couldn’t handle this cervesa.
     
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