Black-eyed
Peas
bring good luck for 2010
Happy New Years
everyone! Here is a very tasty way to bring in the New
Year. Aside from soothing the stomach from the beers consumed
from the evening before, its has been a long-standing tradition to eat
a bowl of black-eyed peas, also known as the cow pea, to bring luck for
the year to come.
During the time of
the civil war Union troops, led by General William T. Sherman, looted
and destroyed all food supplies they could in the south. At the
time the black-eyed pea was only considered suitable for raising
livestock so it was left alone.
As the beans cook
they swell and represent prosperity, combine that with a little cured
pork product and you have your self a prosperous and tasty bowl of
beans.
The following recipe
is pretty basic. You can fill it out with the addition of collard
greens, hot sauce and corn bread.
Cheers,
Dana MacAuley,
Head Chef
Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds fresh black-eyed
peas, rinsed, drained
8
to 12 ounces bacon, diced
1
1/2 cups chopped onion
1
cup chopped red and green bell
pepper
1/2
cup chopped celery
1
clove garlic, minced
1
1/2 cups water
1
can (approx. 14.5 ounces)
fire-roasted diced tomatoes, or
chili-seasoned
tomatoes
1
teaspoon
chili powder
1
teaspoon
salt
1/4
teaspoon
ground black pepper
1/2
teaspoon
dried leaf oregano
Preparation:
1. Put rinsed
fresh black-eyed peas in a 4 to 6-quart slow cooker.
2. Cook bacon
in a large skillet until softened; add onions, peppers, and celery and
continue cooking, stirring frequently, until vegetables are
tender. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute longer
3. Add the
vegetable mixture to the slow cooker along with the water. Cover and
cook on low for 5 to 7 hours, or until peas are tender. Add remaining
ingredients and continue cooking for 1 to 2 hours longer.
2010
Mug
Club filling fast
The
2010
Mug Club sales kicked off on Tuesday  , December 1. 25 new mug
numbers were available for sale and sold out that same day. On
January
1, 2010, at 11:00 AM all mugs not renewed went up for sale to the
general public.The price for the mugs are $85.00, and enables mug
holders to get a 21.5 oz beer for the price of a pint, as well as be
eligible to win in the monthly t-shirt drawing. The glass mugs
have
been imported from Germany this year, and each one is engraved with the
Fort George logo and the mug holder's number. Back to top
Photo
of the Month
Spencer's
friends
stopped by to fill up there bus with our used fryer oil to use
as biodiesel. Thanks Shannon for catching this colorful moment. If you
have a great photo where Fort George is involved please send them to:
megachad@fortgeorgebrewery.com
You might see your photo in an upcoming newsletter.
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Indian
Cuisine
and IPA Brewer's Dinner Jan. 13th
Our Indian Cuisine
and IPA Pairing Brewer's Dinner will be on Wed. Jan. 13th. Below you
can view the menu. All brewer's dinners will be held on the second
Wednesday of every month and start at 6:00 P.M. $55.00 will buy you
five courses of food with beer to match each course; this price
includes gratuity. A $5.00 per person discount will apply for anyone
who purchases two or more tickets and reservations are required. This
is a popular dinner so make your reservations early! You can call
503-325-PINT for reservations and more info.
Indian Cuisine
and I.P.A Pairing dinner
Wednesday,
January 13th, 2010
Tiffin
Spinach and
Feta Naan
Indian Style Flat
Bread Served with Saffron Infused Olive Oil.
Green Flash
Brewing Company – West Coast IPA:
Lamb Kofta
Spicy Lamb
Meatballs with Tamarind Puree.
Fort George
Brewery – Vortex:
Tamatar Shorba
Chicken Broth
Spiced with Garam Masala and Ginger.
Russian River
Brewing Co. – Pliny the Elder:
MAIN COURSE
Quail Masala
Quail Marinated
in Almonds, Chili Powder, Ginger, Stuffed with Rice and Wrapped in
Banana Leaves, Served with Curried Peas.
Bear Republic
Brewing Co. – Racer X:
DESSERT
Rossogollas
Sweet Milk
Dumplings Stuffed with Pistachios
Avery Brewing
Co. – Maharaja:
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