A few weekends ago I was
invited to a Taco and Craft Beer tasting held by
invited to a Taco and Craft Beer tasting held by
Though the event was free,
donations upon entry could be made to “Lovin’ Spoonfuls”
donations upon entry could be made to “Lovin’ Spoonfuls”
a non-profit in Boston dedicated to eradicating hunger in Massachusetts.
I was coached on the
correct method in which to taste beer by my plus one.
Interested in knowing as
well?
well?
- Smell for hoppy notes.
-
Take first sip encouraging the beer
towards the tip of your tongue.
-
Take a second sip, holding it this time
instead towards the back of your tongue
to experience the full bouquet of the
beer.
We were plied with numerousappetizers like plantains & salsa, goat cheese quesadillas, taquitos and homemade tortillas with
incredibly spicy salsa.
The salsa was green and many of us mistook it for guacamoleand ended up foolishly and rapidly requesting large glasses of water (pink straw) and fanning ourselves (lol.)
Our first beers were the Six Dollar Shredder which had fruity notesand then a more bitter Tramp Stamp (sorry for the profanity, that’s actually
what it was called!)
Moving on were
fish tacos in a soft tortilla (I did not partake as I am not partial to
seafood) which was paired with a delicious Alegash White, one of my favorite
beers.
We also had delicious chipswith homemade guacamole, salsa and I believe steak?
I may have
been a tad bit tipsy by then….
been a tad bit tipsy by then….
Overall the event was
well-received, that was actually the day I met Elissa from Style-Wire. She told
me about a Salvation Army down the street which led to some impromptu thrifting.
well-received, that was actually the day I met Elissa from Style-Wire. She told
me about a Salvation Army down the street which led to some impromptu thrifting.
She found a gorgeous like-new Celine sweater and I left with a cheery
Lilly Pulitzer linen coverup and Cynthia Rowley sweater.
Lilly Pulitzer linen coverup and Cynthia Rowley sweater.
Thank you Matt for putting together such a wonderful event where we enjoyed
delicious food, drink and did some purposeful networking!
delicious food, drink and did some purposeful networking!
What was your favorite meal this week?
XOXO
Always Maylee
April 26, 2013All the food looks so yummy! Great event! 🙂
xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
Georgina
April 26, 2013It was definitely a lot of fun 🙂
Couture Carrie
April 26, 2013Yummy!
I need to make some guacamole pronto!
xoxox,
CC
Georgina
April 26, 2013It love homemade guacamole but I've never made it myself: 🙂
Neely
April 26, 2013Now Im starving…need to make lunch
Georgina
April 29, 2013I hope you had something yummy!
emily | so anthro
April 26, 2013Haha I need to learn how to become a better beer taster– so unsophisticated over here! But the food sounds delish!
Georgina
April 29, 2013I was thinking the same thing about myself while he was explaining it lol!
Laura Dittrich (Fashion Landscape)
April 26, 2013I love this food, it's my favourite! 🙂 x
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Lala H
April 26, 2013funny story about the guacamole hehehe! the food looks very yummy!
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Jodi
April 27, 2013Looks like a delicious event!!
Cafe Fashionista
April 27, 2013This event sounds fantastic; and hooray for designer Salvation Army finds! 🙂
Faith
April 27, 2013I love you get to participate in these events! The food looks amazing!
Hmmm favorite this week was trying fried pickles. So good!
Elissa Garza
April 27, 2013such a fun event! so glad we met!
Amanda Light
April 29, 2013Wait where is that Salvation Army you told her about?! Share the deets!
Charmaine Sylvia
April 28, 2013I have always wanted to go to a craft beer tasting ! Sounds like fun
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Taylor @ Pink Heels Pink Truck
April 28, 2013Oh how fun! I don't particularly like beer, but am always up for beer or wine tasting events. 😉 I figure one of these days I might find one I actually like. lol
My favorite meal was shared with my fellow DFW Bloggers last night. We had a blast (the food was so-so, but the company was amazing!) 🙂
Sarah @ Tulle and Trinkets
April 29, 2013So fun! I know a fair amount about wine tasting, but didn't know how to properly taste beer – so cool! Goat cheese quesadillas sound SO good!