I've built a fire every day since the wood was delivered on saturday. I love that it's not frostily cold out (well, we've had a few frost worthy days)...but cold enough that standing in front of a warm and toasty fire is amazingly gratifying. I savor the actual act of building a fire...placing each respective log in just such a way that adequate air flow occurs resulting in a blazing inferno that would make a pyromaniac giddy (disclaimer: pyromania is bad...contained fire for the purpose of comfort and entertainment is good...and it's even practical in this state of ever escalating gas prices!)
In the realm of winter beers, I sampled the Anderson Valley Winter Solstice at FatHeads Friday night. It was quite a treat - so much so that most who tried it had to get one of their own (though some thought it a bit too fruity sweet to drink 12oz of it) It's the perfect beer for a stop in and just have one kind of night. A savory beer. On the Anderson Valley site, they say this about it: "Luscious, creamy, smooth and warming, this medium bodied ale is brewed with caramel and crystal malts to give it just a hint of sweetness, then paired with a private blend of holiday spice"
mmm, beer (a nod to Homer Simpson)
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