Bourbon

Some of the items on this list may surprise you. Warning: Your heart just might be broken.

This past Saturday not only marked the first official day of summer, it also marked the first official Beer, Bourbon and Bacon Festival in the Hudson Valley. What many might say is a trifecta of sorts! Not to get too serious but before I get into my festival favorites I'd like to send condolences to those affected my the fire at the Eveready Diner in Rhinebeck...

For me, pretty much most days are a great day to drink bourbon, but this weekend brings us to a historical reason to grab a bottle from the cabinet. The Kentucky Derby is one of the longest running sports events in history, always taking place the first Saturday in May, with the big race taking place just after 6pm...

I am beginning to realize that everyone has their winter rituals, more so their snow removal rituals. I have been told by many a guy that before they go to shovel their driveway they will put beer in the snow to get it cold, and that it is the ‘perfect’ temperature by the time they have finished, so they can open it when they are done, almost as if it is their reward for shoveling...

I just found out about the upcoming Beer, Bourbon and Bacon Festival at Dutchess County Fairgrounds! Have I died and gone to heaven? Maybe.