Anthony St. Clair - Lover of Life, Food and the Pacific Northwest
2011 saw our first real hop harvest. Gifted a Sterling hop rhizome from a friend, we’d lovingly tended it in the garden. Planted pretty much in the middle of the back yarden, our Sterling produced its first hops in 2010. …
Oh Magic Hat #9, your hoppy apricotiness seduces me every time. First slipped some by East Coast friends who’d brought some out West (sadly, Magic Hat doesn’t distribute out here yet), Jodie and I were enthralled by this fun, easy-drinking …
Want a taste of the Good Life? The volcanos of the Cascades apparently no longer erupt with lava but with breweries. That’s the only conclusion I can draw, anyway, given how many breweries keep popping up in Bend, right in … C
DIY vinegar After our wedding in 2009, we had a few bottles of bubbly left over. Some were enjoyed. Some were forgotten. The forgotten ones weren’t stored properly, so the wine wasn’t exactly the most appetizing to drink. Then it …
When it comes to globetrotting, you can always do with a good book. After all, when you’re riding a rickety bus around windy mountain roads for 10 hours, a good book can at least keep your mind off whether or … Con
When life gives you rain… brew beer Falling Sky, Eugene’s newest brewery and brewpub, makes me want to go out for a beer more often. It’s comfortable, airy and family-friendly. The fries are excellent. And there’s no feckin’ TV or …
57 breweries serve up over 120 craft beers at the KLCC Microbrew Festival Eugene Since 2002, Eugene radio station KLCC 89.7 FM has put on a microbrew tasting festival to benefit the station. In addition to the brewfest, you can …
2012 Theme: Revision & Release Inspired by Chris Guillebeau’s annual review and the 2011: THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE AWESOME review from {r}evolution apparel, I realized I should step up and do one too. Sometimes a few months can feel …
Beer. Kombucha. Yogurt. Sauerkraut. We know them as yummy. They are also the products of fermentation. And on Saturday, you can learn more about fermented foods and beverages, from local sources to how to make your own, at the third …
Ninkasi Brewing vs. Brooks Winery at 16 Tons A Benefit for Greenhill Humane Society Craft beer or wine—which pairs best with cheese? On Thurs., Jan. 5, 2012, 16 Tons hosts the third bout pitting a brewery against a winery, Cheese …
All the best to you and yours over the holidays. Thanks for a fun 2011, packed full of life changes, camaraderie, old friendships grown and new friendships made. Here’s to 2012, full of new challenges to tackle, projects to complete … Continue re
Firestone Walker has been racking up fascinating and drinkable beers since 1996. With the release of Firestone Walker’s 15th Anniversary Barrel-Aged Blended Beer upon us, they are also raiding the taps of Eugene’s beloved The Bier Stein for an evening …
When my beloved Jodie found Smitten Kitchen’s homesick texan carnitas recipe, we knew exactly what to do with some top round pork sirloin. With a few adaptations. Sorry, no mouth-watering photo of food. I have this awful tendency to get … Co
How about beer and a movie? Billed as “a documentary celebrating women in the craft beer industry,” The Love of Beer reminds us that craft beer is no longer a man’s game. Women across the country have gained renown as …
“Restore India’s land mass dignity and independence!” Nov. 30, 2011 NaNoWriMo status and progress for writing a 50,000-word novel in one month: Written today: 1,698 words Total so far: 52,591 words Remaining: 0 words Woo-hoo! NaNoWriMo 2011 is done, and …
Day 30 of 30 Days of Indie Travel Project, from BootsnAll Prompt #30: 2012 TICKET “Where are you going in 2012? Why is that place great for indie travelers?” Oregon, or, Home My imagination is in the middle of many …
“Some say all the world can fit into a backpack” Nov. 29, 2011 NaNoWriMo status and progress for writing a 50,000-word novel in one month: Written today: 1,737 words Total so far: 50,893 words Remaining: 0 words One to go. …
Day 29 of 30 Days of Indie Travel Project, from BootsnAll Prompt #29: ONE WORD “What does travel mean to you in one word?” Thrive “Grow or develop well or vigorously; prosper; flourish.” “To travel” is so many things, and …
Day 28 of 30 Days of Indie Travel Project, from BootsnAll Prompt #28: GEAR “The right gear can make or break your trip. What is your favorite/must-have gear item?” The knife, the notebook and the money belt Three items make …
“Sexiest bartender in Bangkok!” Nov. 28, 2011 NaNoWriMo status and progress for writing a 50,000-word novel in one month: Written today: 2,553 words Total so far: 49,156 words Remaining: 844 words Two to go. For my last 3 stories in …
“…” Nov. 26-27, 2011 NaNoWriMo status and progress for writing a 50,000-word novel in one month: Written today: 0 words Total so far: 46,603 words Remaining: 3,397 words We are on a Thanksgiving weekend retreat, so I decided to take …
Day 27 of 30 Days of Indie Travel Project, from BootsnAll Prompt #27: WANDERLUST “Share a photo or video that just makes you want to GO. RIGHT. NOW.” Touching New Zealand In downtown Victoria, B.C., the humongous globe seems like …
Day 26 of 30 Days of Indie Travel Project, from BootsnAll Prompt #26: PHOTO “Post a photo of your favorite place and tell us what you love about it.” Kayaking Canada’s Saturna Island During our honeymoon in British Columbia, Canada, …
“The only thing China and Chicago have in common, is they start with the same first three letters.” Nov. 25, 2011 NaNoWriMo status and progress for writing a 50,000-word novel in one month: Written today: 820 words Total so far: …
Day 25 of 30 Days of Indie Travel Project, from BootsnAll Prompt #25: FAMILY “Family shapes who we are, but sometimes the family we create plays a bigger role in our lives than the one we were born into. Tell …
Day 24 of 30 Days of Indie Travel Project, from BootsnAll Prompt #24: GIVING THANKS “Seeing what others have – and don’t have – around the world often helps us appreciate our own good fortune. What are you thankful for …
“Whether you can stand to admit it to yourself or not, some part of you wanted to come” Nov. 24, 2011 NaNoWriMo status and progress for writing a 50,000-word novel in one month: Written today: 3,152 words Total so far: …
“…” Nov. 23, 2011 NaNoWriMo status and progress for writing a 50,000-word novel in one month: Written today: 0 words Total so far: 42,631 words Remaining: 7,369 words Holy crap. It’s about 10:30 p.m., and we just returned from the …
“The Internet…. It’s a series of tubes.” — Ted Stevens, U.S. Senator Day 23 of 30 Days of Indie Travel Project, from BootsnAll Prompt #23: TECHNOLOGY “Where would today’s travelers be without smartphones, GPS, iPods, iPads, or even the internet? …
Back in October, I entered my Rucksack Stout homebrew in the Umpqua Brew Fest and Homebrew Competition. The beer took second place in the BJCP-judged competition, which was sponsored by the Umpqua Valley Brewers Guild.