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Memorial Day Beer Pairings for Grilled Burgers
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Entertain, Beer, Deli, Finer Foods, Spec’sology BlogKeep Your Eyes on the Pies
Spec’sology Blog, Finer FoodsAfter spending an hour or so devouring plate after plate of Thanksgiving dinner, there’s no physiological reason you should have room for dessert, but let’s be real – most of our stomachs contain a magical wormhole that leads to another stomach dimension where we apparently have plenty of room for dessert.
And it’s no wonder this secret portal exists, as no Thanksgiving meal is complete until we’ve dug into our second (or third) slice of pie. Pie is the universal Thanksgiving Day de... Read More
Bring The Heat! Hot Sauce/Salsa Tasting Party
Finer FoodsWhile the weather may not yet be at its hottest, why not turn up the heat with a hot sauce or salsa tasting party? Spec’s has a great selection of spicy and sweet spreads – plus all the cooling drinks any hot party needs!
To put together a comprehensive spread, start with the mild end of the spectrum and build up the Scoville scale (the official measurement of the heat of chili peppers). Within this huge range, there’s room for some delicious variations with roasted, sweet, or otherwise... Read More
Sweet Talk: Dessert Wines
Finer Foods, WineDessert wines are just what they sound like – wines with a sweet edge for after your meal. Dessert wines vary in style, and are available from all different parts of the globe. Whether your post-dinner preference is sweet and light or heavy and honeyed, Spec’s divine dessert wines will provide excellent endings.
Port wines are an excellent option for an after-dinner treat. Our tawny or ruby ports can satisfy anyone with a sweet tooth. 10yr or 20yr aged ports in these styles offer toasted,... Read More