Sep 23, 2009 -
After more than 200 years, it appears Guinness is trying to make a splash with its new products. First, it unveiled its 250th Anniversary Stout, a limited-edition carbonated beer, and now it's begun testing out a version of the world's best-selling stout that contains less alcohol. In comparison to at least 4.1 percent in standard Guinness, Guinness Mid-Strength, as it's called, contains only 2.8 percent alcohol.
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Apr 09, 2009 -
Stout lovers get excited: for the first time since it began exporting to the US, Guinness is introducing a new stout beer to select markets.
On April 24, to celebrate its quarter-of-a-century draught legacy, Guinness is launching a limited-edition beer, 250th Anniversary Stout, which will be available in bars and stores in the US, Australia, and Singapore. The anniversary brew honors Arthur Guinness's signing of a 9,000-year lease in 1759 at St.
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Mar 17, 2009 -
While downing green drinks or beer cocktails is a fun way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, sipping a fine, Irish whiskey is a low-key way to mark the occasion. Like wine, there is a special technique to enjoy the potent caramel-colored spirit.
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Mar 12, 2009 -
To get in the mood for St. Patrick's Day, set up a "Make Your Drink Green" bar and let the girls help themselves. Fill one ice bucket with bottles of a light Irish beer (such as Harp) and another with bottles of white wine.
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Mar 12, 2009 -
Cheddar is a widely known, popular variety of cheese that originated in the Somerset region of England. However, the firm cow's milk cheese is now made in many places around the world. It can range in flavor from mild to sharp and in color from white to orange.
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Mar 11, 2009 -
- If you've got leftover bread, here are 33 suggestions for making the most of it. — San Francisco Chronicle
- Amidst his company's financial woes, Gordon Ramsay has sold his West Hollywood restaurant. — Los Angeles Times
- Is it acceptable to ask your waiter to jot down your order?
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Mar 10, 2009 -
Though St. Patrick's Day may not be a food holiday on the level of Thanksgiving, it's still a great excuse to eat, whether you're making Irish soda bread for breakfast or slow-cooked stew for supper.
Do you know your Irish food and drink facts?
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Mar 08, 2009 -
If you're looking to get into the St. Patty's Day spirit with a hearty Irish dinner, you're in luck: There's no easier way than to make this rustic Irish lamb stew. Not only does it require little to no preparation work, but you can also step away from the stew as it cooks low and slow in a crock pot.
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Mar 02, 2009 -
Can you believe March is already here? With it comes longer days, the arrival of Spring, and St. Patrick's Day!
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Nov 10, 2008 -
Earlier today, at 1 p.m. PST to be exact, history was made at the Buena Vista Cafe in San Francisco. Irish coffee making champion Frank Silletti, in conjecture with the staff of the Buena Vista, made the world's largest Irish coffee.
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