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I think I’m the only person who hasn’t posted a Podcamp Pittsburgh recap yet. Still debating if I will. All last week I was fighting the flu and this week started the project from hell at work. I have no free time and that I do find is spent doing homework. Also been busy pimping Should I Drink That for the Podcast Awards on shows and interviews plus other things going on. I’m taking this weekend to myself so if I owe you something remind me before 4pm Friday EST. There’s a certain 1.5yr old wants to show her Doug her princess Halloween costume.
Oh yeah, new Hump Day Happiness is posted on the new website.
3 years ago today I married my best friend.
It’s like the commercial where the mom is in the doctor’s office trying to schedule the flu for her kids. The one time I really need to be at work and the flu bug bites me in the rear. I’m on a huge project at work and as I finished yet another conference call yesterday morning I get back to my desk and feel light headed. Without missing a beat along came it’s friends sore throat, fever and sinuses. By lunch I was packing my bag and heading home.
The plus side is that I have the ability to work from home if needed. Last night after 12 hours of sleep I woke up and have been working online since in the comforts of my pj’s. I honestly think I get more work done this way but that may grow old fast. I don’t have anyone bugging me with visits because they have no work to do or feel the need for general annoyances. I wouldn’t want to do this all of the time because I need some human interaction once in awhile but it would help with that whole “green” kick everyone is one. I’m hoping my voice comes back by tomorrow since I have, that’s right more calls.
So here I am working on a presentation and spreadsheets in my PJ’s while listening to the smooth sounds of Eddie Vedder in concert from Italy. Now if I could find some decent chicken soup!
BTW, Podcamp pictures and a review will be coming shortly.
Last year I had the first ever pumpkin beer that I enjoyed every drink of. Since then I swore it was the Southampton Pumpkin Ale and guess what, I was way off. When I drink a pumpkin beer I like the taste of pumpkin roll. Pumpkin beers are made of either real pumpkins or pumpkin spices. Very noticeable difference if you put the 2 side by side. Trying to keep in the spirit of the season my next few reviews will be pumpkin beers. This is also the last HDH on this domain. I opened my trap about the new HDH domain and now it’s coming up on a local distribution list. Basically I have to get the site done. Motivation baby! You will see my new format for reviewing also. Excited eh?
The Beer
Past on past experiences with pumpkin beer I can usually count on one thing. Over spiced. Southampton while having a noticeable amount of nutmeg upfront and cinnamon in the back, it wasn’t an overkill mount. The nose on it was a little rough as it sparked memories of a spice bomb. I was actually pleased with the selection this year but as a bomber bottle (22oz) you really need to make a commitment to drinking once you open it. It was average but very drinkable. The head didn’t hang out very long as about 2 fingers worth was gone from the time I placed it down and picked up my camera.
Spoon’s rating: C+
Would you LOOK at that thing! Sweet jesus I love the internet!
Last week I posted about the Hamburger Fatty Melt and how it was sinfully delightful. I also said that I would think about different ways to improve on it. Well, I wasn’t the only one.
Check out the latest developments on A Hamburger Today and envision the artery cloggin photos from round 2. I think that Woy, The other white Jim, tehjim and myself may have to conduct extensive research in the name of science and to save mankind from… something. I’m sure I’ll think of it later when I’m having a beverage at Podcamp Pittsburgh 3.
cheers!
(click here for my photos of the game)
What a great day for hockey. You couldn’t have asked for better weather to watch a game indoors. My guess had it at 75F outside with a slight breeze which made it ideal for walking around to get pictures and tailgate. I usually drive myself to the games and get there early enough so I can either stop by a friend’s tailgate or meetup at a nearby bar. Since PennDOT has every possible road under construction I had to settle with skipping tradition.
The game, well they lost. Actually it was embarrassing. Third period they were out shot 20-2 and finished at a disgusting 15 shots on goal to New Jersey’s 49. Yeah, they TRIPLED the Pens on shots. Fleury was the only saving grace that kept the game from being a blowout. OK, that and the fact that the Devils suck. More than suck. They suck suck out of sucking. Seriously, they’re that bad. With under 3 minutes in the 3rd and Pens fighting to keep a 1-0 lead, Hal Gill deflected in a shot past Fleury to tie it at 1. For those of you new, Hal is on our team. To those of us in the stands it didnt shock us with as bad as the game was. Parise wailed a shot on Fleury for the win in OT which I think MAF is still looking for.
It’s the beginning of the season and as a long time Pens fan I know that Oct/Nov are traditionally horribly bad hockey. It just happens. Madden is back on the air today so I might have to stick with XM for my hockey coverage. I love Mark’s writing and he’s knows hockey but I had enough of hearing every caller being berated for having a different opinion when he was at ESPN 1250.
Pens vs Flyers tomorrow. At least i can go back to hating Philadelphia again.
(music by The Clarks)
Pens home opener is tomorrow! Pens home opener is tomorrow! Pens home opener is tomorrow! Pens home opener is tomorrow! Pens home opener is tomorrow! Pens home opener is tomorrow! Pens home opener is tomorrow! Pens home opener is tomorrow! Pens home opener is tomorrow! Pens home opener is tomorrow! Pens home opener is tomorrow! Pens home opener is tomorrow!
Did you hear? Pens home opener is tomorrow! This is my Christmas.
Be ready.
Since word first broke of this special brew from Dogfish Head was coming out earlier this year I knew it would be a must buy at any price. Apparently I spoke too soon. This champagne size rarity came in at $15 a bottle which for a 10% ABV beer is a bit steep but this is Pennsylvania after all and we’re use to our wallets feeling a bit light after a purchase 
From the Dogfish Head website:
This beer is based on chemical analysis of pottery fragments found in Honduras which revealed the earliest known alcoholic chocolate drink used by early civilizations to toast special occasions. The discovery of this beverage pushed back the earliest use of cocoa for human consumption more than 500 years to 1200 BC. As per the analysis, Dogfish Head’s Theobroma (translated into ‘food of the gods’) is brewed with Aztec cocoa powder and cocoa nibs (from our friends at Askinosie Chocolate), honey, chilies, and annatto (fragrant tree seeds).
I wasn’t sure what to expect from this. Samples I saw poured at 3 Sons last week made me think they were mistaken but sure enough when I poured at home it indeed had a golden hue as you see in the picture above. No way this was going to be a chocolate. As always DFH teaches us to expect the unexpected and the Theobroma lives up to it.
Using my always trustworthy Dogfish Head glass the Theo poured a hazy orange with a solid white head which didn’t stay around for long so thankfully I snapped the picture in time. I was expecting more chocolate/cocoa *umph* to the taste but found it boring for a DFH beer. Someone had to say it, I thought it was boring, dull, the opposite of thought provoking… you get the idea. I thought this was mediocre at best. I had a faint hint of cocoa on the nose so I’m thinking that after my overall experience this needs to be aged more and that’s exactly what’s happening. Sickpuppy is saving a bottle in the SIDT Beer Cellar for us to drink at a future date.
Spoon’s rating: C- (that’s only because it has potential)
I first read about this earlier in the week on A Hamburger Today. What you see here is a hamburger between 2 grilled cheese sammiches. The general reaction from friends when I told them about this was “ewwww” but when you think about it, it’s meat, cheese and bread. Well and some butter of course.
I didn’t stick exactly to what the website suggested and went with what I had in the house. The results weren’t as picture perfect as the AHT website showed but sweet Jesus it was delicious! There was a pleasant saltiness to it from the grilled cheese and now I’m thinking about how I can change this up to make it a spoon’s touch.
If you want to impress at the next cookout or have the guys over for a game this is the low cost meal to serve up.
Now to find a beer to go with it…
Having fun with Photoshop and listening to Pearl Jam bootlegs on a Friday while I wait for hockey season to start tomorrow.
go pens!
