It is cold! I went to take the trash out and Figaro followed me outside like he is wont to do, and normally he tries to stay out and I have to chase him, but he ran back to the door before I even got there! Way too cold for kitties, even. I’m avoiding the debates until we have the actual candidates. I’m just having my…

Paul Newman was a very, very beautiful man. Especially in “The Sting.” He had the prettiest eyes.

It is VERY interesting. I knew I would enjoy it, but I didn’t realize how much I’d learn, not just about history, but about sociology too. This week, we also learned that there were meetings at the White House between Roosevelt and leaders from Ivy League universities because they wanted to tone down football because…

Na Zdrowie! And it is wonderful. I’d post the recipe, but I seriously don’t even measure the cheese that I put in, and the cheese changes every time I make it. You just have to make a roux, cut up a bunch of cheese, and you must use cavatappi. Bacon is optional, and you can top it with panko instead of salt and pepper…

What brand? If there’s any beer that will make you forget your pain, stout is that beer. Does Midol or Pamprin help your cramps at all?

I will have to see if The Andersons carries it. They have everything.

Yeah, wine! That’s my favorite song of theirs and my favorite album of theirs. Fun fact: Jeff Lynne made Eldorado as a challenge to himself, because his dad said his prior albums didn’t flow together enough musically. His dad wasn’t a musician, but he was a classical music buff. So he did the concept album Eldorado to…

I’m glad you’re feeling better! Depression is awful, and sometimes I don’t even realize how bad it’s getting until other people point out to me that I’m not myself. I hope that your meds keep working for you and that you’re on the road to good health. When I got my meds changed back in 2014 after a really bad spell,…

I’ve had that! It’s not bad!

Oooh, that sounds good. If you’re ever around London or Stratford Ontario, try their Black Swan Porter. They make it in Stratford, and it’s absolutely wonderful. Very clean flavor, and surprisingly not too heavy. I like heavier beers, but it was all I drank when I was there and I brought home a growler of it.

Cheesegasms are like the third best gasms.

It’s really easy to make! Just make a roux while you’re boiling the cavatappi and add in whatever cheese you want. Toss in some black pepper for seasoning and cook some bacon if you want, crumble it into tiny pieces and toss it into the cheesy roux at the end, mix it all together after the noodles are drained, put in…

Meringue cookies are amazing. I know this sound disgusting, but I always end up eating some of the meringue raw before I dollop them onto the pan.

Sounds like my kind of evening! Cheers to you too.

What’s wrong?

It is delicious. I used smoked gouda, habenero gouda, pepperjack, white cheddar, sharp cheddar, muenster, gruyere, and Dubliner. So, so good.

Na Zdrowie! (Or, as my dad says after he’s had a few, “Nice Driveway!”)

Yeah, that’s not a good mix. What are ya making with meringue?

What kind of beer was it? And the mac and cheese was amazing. I was really in need of some comfort food, and what’s better than baked mac and cheese? It had the most beautiful roux, too. Here’s a pic of the finished product.

Hey Jezzies, whatcha drinking? I’m having a North Peak Berserker Winter Imperial Stout. It’s quite good! Branching out and trying new stouts has been treating me well- I’ve yet to find one I don’t like. Then again, I do live fifteen minutes away from the largest craft beer selection in the city, so I have quite a lot…