Beer

German Beer

Bottoms Up Oktoberfest is upon us, which makes this fraulein very happy. What’s not to love? Lots of beer? Check. Lots of Sausage? Check. Themed costumes? Group singing? Large drunken merriment? Check. Check. Check. If you’re headed out anytime soon to enjoy the festivities here are some of my favorite German beer styles to order with confidence.  Read More...
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Wild River Brewing Company

Our "Gear Pouch" filled with Wild River This weekend I did something I haven’t done in over 8 years… I visited Southern Oregon. A small town called Brookings was my home for a brief stint during my formative years and is still home to my oldest sister, her family, and an assemblage of Ducks, Beavers and Mountain Men. Brookings is a gorgeous  Read More...
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Salud!

Poolside Mai Tai When looking back over my pictures from yesterday, one thing begins to stand out… we sampled many different drinks! Whether conscious or not it seems that yesterday was the day to sample what Barcelona’s bars had to offer. Yesterday started with breakfast at our hotel’s buffet. Not original, I know, but when you’re still a bit  Read More...
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Father’s Day Drinks

Drink Up If you’re having trouble deciding what you can do for Father’s Day this June, why not create a beautiful meal he’ll love inspired by his favorite drink? A man’s “poison” says a lot about his personality type and can inspire the perfect menu for your husband or father. If his favorite drink is Beer –  Read More...
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Exotic Sausage

Yummy! I’m always on the hunt for fun and delicious restaurants and was lucky enough to stumble upon Wurstkuche in downtown LA. One of my classes went on a field trip to this restaurant because one of its owners and founders is a graduate of the USC entrepreneurship program. We all enjoyed delicious sausage, french fries,  Read More...
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Your Home Away from Home

mi casa es su casa   One of LA’s main drags, Hollywood Boulevard, can be… well… a drag. The mix of freaks, bums, and tourists can make the blocks from Las Palmas to Vine nearly unbearable for normal folk like me. With the cat-calling, honking, paparazzi, and loitering, it’s almost too much to handle.  Fear not, I have found a sanctuary  Read More...
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St. Patty’s Day Parade & Concert

2007-05-22-leprechaun As a born and bred Irish lass (my maiden name is Neeley, as in O’Neeley from the county of Tyrone) I am so excited that my new office is right across the street from Pershing Square which is home to tomorrow’s ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE AND CONCERT! Who has parades in downtown LA?? The Irish, that’s who!  Read More...
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