Meet the newest tool in the hand-powered arsenal at Hounds in the Kitchen: A cider press! Charlie of Windy Hill Apple Farm had this press on display with a for-sale sign the last time we visited.  I immediately recognized it as a well maintained machine for a good price. We debated for a few days about whether we need a press when: 1) we have no apple tress, 2) even if we moved to a [...]

Part of the purpose of Hounds in the Kitchen is to advocate for local foods and local eating.  ‘Local‘ is subjective and prone to green-washing as are so many other terms.  With the advent of Local Foods Week coming soon (see below), now is a good time to talk about what is local. Some define local in terms of miles: In 2005, authors Alisa Smith and J.B. MacKinnon spent a year eating only what was [...]

In late 2007 we decided to start a blog about All American Alcohols.  It was our resolution to drink only american made spirits for 2008. The resolution only lasted until April, and the blog petered our in May. You can read the old posts by clicking on the category ‘all american alcohols’ to the left. Applicable posts from the old all american alcohols blog are also cross posted in the Spirits category.  You can find [...]

Work is too crazy and we don’t have time to keep up with this blog. We’re still trying to drink local, but this will be the last blog post. Take it easy.

We haven’t posted in a while because of illness and a busy schedule. On a brighter note, I will be in Florida all next week on business (West Palm Beach). Anyone got suggestions for a good local hooch? Post an idea or send it to alex@bayinghound.com. What am I drinking right now? Bulleit Bourbon. I highly recommend it for anyone interested in a good qulity yet inexpensive bourbon.

The folks at 100 mile diet just posted a story about a new/old trend in Europe to ship wines by sail boat. This is how ancient wines were transported, of course. Some winemakers are reviving the trend to reduce their environmental impact (and shipping costs, presumably) by eliminating petroleum transportation fuel. We say, “Fantastic!” Columbus Ohio isn’t likely to be reached by sailboat any time soon, but wind farms are being built here to generate [...]

Busy times here so no detailed post, but here’s what we’ve been drinking the past few days: Sam Adams Winter Lager – we look forward to this crisp rich brew every year Full Sail Amber – the only interesting beer in a gas station on our way to Athens Sunday. Alex says “makes helluva boilermaker with a shot of Bulleit Bourbon” Smoking Loon wine – it’s cheap, drinkable, and has funny text on the synthetic [...]