Monthly Archives: November 2009

Flying Dog In Heat Wheat Hefeweizen

The armchair tour of Flying Dog Brewery’s offerings continues.  A tough job but someones got to do it.  Up this time is the Flying Dog In Heat Wheat Hefeweizen.  Hefeweizen is a German style of wheat beer which typically uses at least 50% … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving 2009

Happy Thanksgiving to all!  My favorite holiday since its about food, drink, family and gratitude.  Dinner for 12 at stately Fred Manor:  Appetizers:   Cheese Plate & assorted munchies To drink:  assorted bubblies: La Marca Prosecco, Soligo Prosecco and Conde … Continue reading

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Odds and Ends

Just received word that the magazine Edible Chesapeake is ceasing publication.  That’s sad as I always looked for it at the Common Market and enjoyed reading it.  From the release:  I will no longer be publishing Edible Chesapeake magazine. The decision is … Continue reading

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Farmer’s Market Book

As promised in my earlier post there is one book that I find invaluable in helping me turn farmer’s market finds into delicious food on the table.  That is Vegetables from Amaranth to Zucchini: The Essential Reference by Elizabeth Schneider.   This is … Continue reading

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Beaujolais Nouveau (Again)

I know I run the risk of devolving into a repetitive bore since I have commented on this subject before, but it just dawned on me that the 19th is the third Thursday of the month.  Yes that means Beaujolais Nouveau … Continue reading

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Farmer’s Market Finale

I don’t blog too much about my favorite farmer’s market, the West Frederick Farmer’s Market.  Not because I don’t love it, but because the blog Grown In Frederick (a long time resident of my links list), does such a good job.   … Continue reading

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Flying Dog Snake Dog IPA

I have to admit I was really looking forward to trying this one as IPA, or India Pale Ale, is one of my favorite styles of beer. [note: if anyone wants to bribe me Sam Smith’s India Ale does the trick; actually anything … Continue reading

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Happy Anniversary to Me (again)

Well another year gone by and  Fred Foodie is now two years old.  It seems like just yesterday that I wrote my first Happy Anniversary post.  I also took this time last year to look at my goals for the blog.  I am … Continue reading

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Truffle and Salt

About as local as the topic of this next post gets is the fact that you can buy it on the internet and have it shipped to Frederick, but every once in a while I just have to mention something … Continue reading

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Isabella’s Meats

The other night Mrs. F and I were eating at Isabellas.  While I felt guilty not trying something new so I could report on it here, it was a very rare date night so I wanted to make sure there were … Continue reading

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Flying Dog Road Dog Porter

Continuing my tour of Flying Dog Brewery beers with their Road Dog Porter.  Nice dark mahogany color, with a creamy brown head.  Nice malty aroma.  Has a good malty flavor as well, with a hint of coffee.  Finishes with a touch of … Continue reading

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When I Grow Up

When I grow up I want to be a blog just like this one.  Seriously, this is a phenomenal blog that I read regularly even though I don’t do much in Howard County except drive through it.  This is a true … Continue reading

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