Cheers To The Winner of The Dogfish Head Giveaway!
Shannon from Warren, MI! Shannon, a converted IPA lover, and her fiancé are huge craft beer lovers who have never had the pleasure of tasting Dogfish Head 120 Minute IPA. They have toured many breweries all over the country and own almost 90 different growlers! Shannon will be surprising her fiancé with this delicious IPA in […]
Booze, Holiday Food and Candy Pairing: The Video
Here we go again…more shameless self promotion. Who else is disgusted? This video is the remains from my WDIV “Live In The D” Black Friday segment. I went to the studio on aMonday to film and President Obama bumped me. Headed in the studio. I’m larger than life…in this picture.
Booze and Food: A Love Affair…
So we have come to the fork in the road…meaning…WHAT BOOZE AM I GONNA SERVE WITH DINNER! This can be a tricky situation ESPECIALLY if you have no idea what people like or where their tastes lie. I’m gonna be honest. And don’t let anyone in on this secret….If the booze is free and flowing, […]
Halloween 2015 – Go Hard or Go Home!
I think you guys know I love to re-live stuff…also known as beating a dead horse. SO…let’s re-live Halloween 2015 in all of its grand detail! Sorta. I FINALLY have a glass/screen door. Why is this important to Halloween? Not only can it can seal out the cold and rain, but you can also see the […]
The ‘Fernweh’ In My Life, Finds Peace
“Wanderlust” is a strong desire for or impulse to wander or travel and explore the world. “Fernweh” is literally, “farsickness”; “an ache for the distance”. Once I saw these words a few years ago, everything finally made sense to me. I have spent my entire life loving and longing to travel; to get out of town […]
The Siren of Stout is “Live in the D”.
The Sire of Stouts first live appearance on WDIV’s “Live In The D’. I talked about Octoberfest, Autumn beers, and the 5 Steps To tasting or evaluating beers.
Breathe Easy People! Finally! My Top Ten MI Breweries!
As you get to know me, you will soon discover that I LOVE LISTS…And I mean of anything. “Top Ten Strip Clubs Owned By One-Legged Parakeets”? I’m there! “Top Five Ways To Make Your Hand Numb”? Got it! So…because, like me, I know you have been waiting for this list with bated breath, (NOT) I’m […]
Let’s Celebrate! Sept 28th Is Barbara Baker Day. I’m Dead Serious.
Yes. In the above picture, they are all wearing a picture of me. Me, me, me, me, me!!! Guess what my little chickadees? September 28th is Barbara Baker Day in the City of Steubenville. Yes. I said Barbara Baker Day. Yes. MY day. Why would I joke with you? No. I’m not lying. Why would I lie […]
You Need These 10 Beer Gadgets In Your Life Right NOW! I Think.
There are SOOOOO many super cool beer related gadgets! So many I couldn’t possibly name all the ones that I love or that are on my Christmas list. Where you can find these gadgets and how much they actually cost, really doesn’t concern me. You have Goggle like the rest of us, so look them […]
O White Castle, White Castle, Wherefore Art Thou White Castle?
OH MY GOSH OH MY GOSH OH MY GOSH! You will never believe what I just heard! It is like a miracle. Like water to wine. Like, walking on water. Like, many loaves of bread! I have been waiting for this for years and years and now it is here. White Castle Will Start Serving Breakfast […]
