Tag Archives: Frederick News Post

Voltaggio, Flying Dog & New Restaurant?

Excellent front page article in today’s Frederick News Post.  Talks about Bryan Voltaggio’s collaboration on a new brew with Flying Dog Brewery:  Backyard Ale.  The beer is designed to go with “smoked and barbecued foods.”  Downside is that FNP says it goes for $5 … Continue reading

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In Search of Jicama

The Frederick News Post food section had an article about Jicama this morning called “In search of Jicama“.  I love Jicama.  It’s kind of like a large crispy, sweeter, water chestnut if you’ve never had it.  We have a recipe for … Continue reading

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Budget Cuts and the Fourth Estate

I don’t think anyone is envious of those poor souls labouring in the newspaper business right now.  However one of my favorite abuse pinatas:  the Frederick News Post is really plumbing the depths.  Yes in their current “In Good Taste” column … Continue reading

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Linganore Cellars

There was another nice article in today’s Frederick News Post about Linganore Winecellars.  They must be paying them or something.  Ostensibly it was about pairing the right wine with food, but all of the wines featured were from Linganore Winecellars.  Honestly … Continue reading

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Frederick News Post Rant (Again)

I interrupt my planned series of anniversary posts to bring you the following rant.  Maybe I am just feeling cranky today, but another FNP article about food and drink irritated me.  As mentioned earlier the Beaujolais Nouveau season is almost upon … Continue reading

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