Category Archives: Ingredients

The Quest for Bread

Posted on August 1, 2011 by FinnKidd

I have been lazy about writing in this blog. Partially because it’s concept is so loose. At the beginning I commented on how I just wanted to write about what I felt like writing about. Well I never really get … Continue reading →

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Wet Hops

Posted on October 23, 2010 by FinnKidd

Hops are an annual plant. Their fruit provides the bittering to beer. It is one of the first plants to send shoots up in the spring. They can grow 10-30ft each year. After doing an amazing amount of growth, they … Continue reading →

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Grow your Own

Posted on August 19, 2010 by FinnKidd

Here in Minnesota the season to grow food is short. Yet many still take on the adventure every year. Why is that? Is it something to be proud of? Something to spend some time on? Does it just taste better … Continue reading →

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Mushrooms

Posted on August 10, 2010 by FinnKidd

My parents knew when I was growing up that mushrooms were not one of my favorite foods. I don’t really know why. What kid really wants to eat something as weird as a mushroom? As far as I can tell … Continue reading →

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Santa Claus, Melon That is

Posted on July 27, 2010 by FinnKidd

I am addicted to melons. They are always best in summer. My goal of this summer is to try whatever type of melon the stores bring in. So far I’ve tried Athena, Sweet Juicy, Canary, something called Chair Orang (maybe), … Continue reading →

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Basically the Same, but Totally Different

Posted on July 21, 2010 by FinnKidd

In the world of alcohol beverages there is a lot ado about how they are different from each other. When it comes down to it, all alcoholic beverage start with these three basic things. A fermentable, A yeast, and water. … Continue reading →

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