Culinary Adventures with Camilla

I have been a fan of   Dogfish Head Craft Brewed Ales  ever since they were one of the featured breweries in a documentary we watched about beer several years ago. Their flavor combinations are outrageous. and this one - Namaste - is no exception. The gesture Namaste -  hands pressed together, palms touching and fingers pointing upwards, thumbs close to the chest, with a small bow - means "I bow to the divine in you."It conveys an acknowledgment of the soul in one by the soul in another; it's a show of mutual respect and admiration. The brewers write: "it's a great single word summary of the inspiration behind this brew." Namaste Tasting Notes Made with dried orange slices, fresh-chopped lemongrass and a tad of coriander, this Belgian-style white beer has strong honey aromas and finishes with a hint of yeast and saffron. Food Pairing Recommendations Spicy food such as a Indian or Thai. We enjoyed it with some Mexican after a very bad day. It de...

Almost two years ago, we watched a documentary about beer. And  Dogfish Head Craft Brewed Ales  was one of the featured breweries. They have been a favorite of ours ever since. Their flavor combinations, especially their Ancient Ales line, are outrageous. I have found them at Post No Bills ...and, then, I saw this, this week, at Whole Foods:  Midas Touch . Cheers! The Ancient Ales formulae were created from the chemical analyses of residue found on pottery and other drinking vessels from different archaeological sites. Sweet! A little archaeology and chemistry with my ales. I love it. As of 2014, I think that six such brews have been crafted, and only one - Midas Touch - is produced year round. The others are produced on a limited basis. I've only tracked down two of them. Both are spectacular. Midas Touch Tasting Notes Strong honey on the nose with strong fruit flavors and the lingering hint of yeast and saffron Food Pairing Recommendations Spicy food s...