http://porterbrew.com Writing. Photography. 3D. Design. Tue, 04 May 2010 21:59:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Today, we are talking stromboli. A little history: The stromboli is an Italian-American creation and type of turnover with its roots in the wonderful world of pizzacraft. "Stromboli" is actually a small island near Sicily known for being a stratevolcano in constant eruption with a small population of less than 1000 residents; ... http://porterbrew.com/?p=298 Ever since I can remember, one of my very favorite dishes has been flavorful knots of handmade potato pasta-- a simple recipe handed down from my firey Italian Great Grandma Jenny Andriola-- yet another blessing of being an Irish-Italian multicultural American mutt. What I didn't know at the time, is that ... http://porterbrew.com/?p=265 If you’re looking for somewhere to take it easy after a rough divorce, layoff or grim diagnosis—Recessions is probably your bar. While the beer selection is okay, what you would really come here for is a $3.50 Miller Lite in a beer mug the size of an Octoberfest growler. Recessions ... http://porterbrew.com/?p=249 Yesterday I started a french bread dough and decided to make rolls filled with ham, aged swiss and a poppyseed mustard sauce. Pretty basic ingredients: 6 cups all-purpose flour 4 packages active dry yeast 2 teaspoons salt 2 cups Samuel Adams Honey Porter (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) 3 tablespoons ... http://porterbrew.com/?p=236 The following was inspired by the 11th Century Latin Poem, "In Taberna" and part of the Carmina Burna. [caption id="attachment_177" align="alignleft" width="291" caption="Painting "Carmina Burana" by Dan Earle"][/caption] When we are in the tavern, we are unmindful of our graves. Beads of sweat fall sporadically and unnoticed onto the gaming tables as ... http://porterbrew.com/?p=176