Popping in to say hi on this lovely Thursday morning! I have a few meals to share – including a fun fall tasting at World of Beer!
I’ve been using my phone for my round-up of meals for a while now and just recently realized how much better my 5D is (duh!!!) I’m trying to make more of an effort like I used to in the olden days now that Mazen is content during meal times. The above meal was a recent lunch of salad greens, blue cheese and leftover squash plus hickory smoked olive oil and Carolina flake salt. No Bull Burger on top!
Next up – whipped banana egg oatmeal with peanut butter globbed on top. Plus cinnamon, vanilla and chia seeds inside.
Another salad lunch – greens with olive oil and salt, carrots, a sardine, feta cheese and a yogurt on the side. Also a few peanut butter carrots from Mazen’s plate!
Pancakes with almond butter drizzle on top –
Dinner at Sarah’s house – smoked turkey quinoa salads and vino
Roasted salmon and blue cheese vegetables (and a glimpse of Mazen’s deconstructed version!)
And finally – Matt and I were invited to come in to our local World of Beer location for a fall tasting menu experience.
I am up for trying as many foods as possible in my lifetime!
We got to sample their Fall Plates & Pints menu, which featured several new dishes for fall and beer pairings to go with.
Our first stop were the Dogfish Head Meatloaf Sliders. They were covered in an amazing sauce made with the Dogfish Head Indian Brown Ale. (I pulled off the onions but loved the rest!)
Next up the Pimento Cheese Board, which I was all over! Their pimento cheese was whipped and creamy – thumbs up!!
So good spread on garlicky toast –
Round three was the Southwest Skillet Cornbread which came with greens on top. The cornbread had sweet corn and roasted peppers embedded throughout and came with a chili lime honey butter on the side. We brought most of this home to have the next day!
The Habanero Pumpkin Spice Wings were right up Matt’s alley! The pumpkin spices were awesome, but these were SO SPICY!! I could barely handle one 🙂 Matt loved them!
And finally, we shared the Colorado Chili made with beef, chorizo and red beans. It paired well with a smoky dark beer from Blue Mountain!
I can’t recall the names of all the beers on our sampler, but they spanned a vast variety of styles – from IPAs to brown ales – and a pumpkin!
And finally the grande finale – the Belgian Waffle S’mores!!!!!!
GUYS – these were incredible!! Layers of waffle, marshmallow and chocolate with a graham cracker dusting on top. Paired so well with a roasted beer too!
World Of Beer has locations around the country, and the offered a $25 gift card for me to give away! Enter below in a comment with your very favorite beer to enter : )
Emily says
I visted Charlottesvile last week and went to the South Street brewery, where I tried Twisted Gourd. It’s my new favourite beer! Imperial chocolate chai pumpkin ale. This is my entry. 🙂
Grace says
Pumpkick for sure!
This looks awesome. I want to go check out the chili this weekend and I’m moving to Walker Square Saturday so I’ll be close by!
KathEats says
You will be close!
Charise says
My favorites tend to change based on the season, but I’d say overall it is Three Floyd’s Robert the Bruce – love a super rich, full-bodied Scottish ale!
Rachel K says
So hard to choose just one! Allagash Tripel is one of my favorites
Laura says
I am ALL about pumpkin beer this time of year. I’m also a big fan of Dogfish Head’s Namaste and Midas Touch.
Tara says
I love travelers pumpkin shandy!
jenny says
Those s’mores look amazing!
laura says
Ellie’s Brown Ale is a year round favorite, but love seasonal beers, including Southern Tier Pumking! Yummm.
JennieM says
any hefeweizen with a slice of lemon!
Michaela says
I’m loving Great Lakes Edmund Fitzgerald right now.
Paige c says
The curious traveler beers! There’s a few different flavors and names. Also abita is good since I lived in new orleans for four years!
Jen says
Terrapin Pumpkinfest is my favorite!
Sally says
Pumking!
Hannah @CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
My fiance would have been in heaven with that meal!
heather from nc says
Devil’s Tramping Ground by Aviator
Hannah @ Sprints & Scones says
I went to WOB a few weeks ago and their dessert menu is awesome! I was so surprised! I will have to go back to check out some of these fall items 🙂
Clareio says
I think I need to come and live with you.. based on the fact that all the meals you post look amazing and most are things we just don’t get over here
Kristina N. says
If I had to choose my favorite beer it would probably be the Oskar Blues Old Chub. But our local breweries in Williamsburg and Richmond has some pretty awesome seasonal beers as well that I loooove! The husband and I are heading back up to Charlottesville soon to pick up some wine orders (he went to UVA!), so we might have to check this place out! Thanks for the review!
Allison says
Favorite beer ever is Lawson’s Finest Liquids “Spruce Tip IPA”!
Beth says
It has to be Ommegang Witte! Delicious 🙂
Alison says
My favorite beer comes from our local brewery here in Connecticut, the Hooker Brewery. They make a seasonal beer called the Nor’Easter, which I love so much! Can’t wait for its debut this year!
aimee says
Ok, kind of a random question..do you have an advice on portion control? Born and raised to clean our plates, I have a hard time stopping. Especially if it tastes extra good lol. I don’t really know how to tell I’m full/satisfied. I’m over weight and truly believe this is the reason.
KathEats says
There are a lot of articles on tips for portion control, and figuring out the ones that work for you is the hard part. Some of them work better than others! I also think slowing down is one of the biggest as you’ll start to feel full and know to put down your fork. Lastly, pick the times and places when it’s worth it to overindulge and then cut back on other nights (the Squiggly Line Effect in action!)
aimee says
Thank you for responding, I will read some different literature on the subject. Allowing down is definitely a problem I have, I try to get done as soon as possible having a three year old and a one year old to help out..thanks for the advice!
aimee says
*slowing down
KathEats says
I hear ya on the eating fast!! I feel like I have finally slowed down a bit – 3 years later : ) Good luck!
Allison says
I tend to really like the Pumpkin Ale’s this time of year, haven’t picked a favorite yet 🙂
Laura says
I love amber beers!
Erin says
My favorite beer is the Dogfish Head Pumpkin beer!
Katherine says
My fave is Epic’s Belgian IPA!
Amy says
Cottonwood Pumpkin from Foothills 🙂
Kate says
Impossible to pick! At the moment though, I’d have to say the new stout my husband and I have been working on for our brewery that’s opening next year!
KathEats says
Congrats on the brewery!!
Kate says
Thank you! We home-brewed for a very long time and we finally settled down in a place where we are able to put the time, energy and resources into make the dream happen! I’ve always loved your posts about your family’s brewing and beer experiences!
KathEats says
Wish you guys the best of luck! Maybe I can come visit sometime. Where is it located?
Kate says
Thank you! We will be located in Thomson Falls, MT. If you draw a triangle between Glacier National Park, Missoula MT and Spokane, WA we are smack in the middle! It’s the most beautiful middle of nowhere. If you’re ever back in our state for Great Harvest stuff in the future you might want to think about it! I would be thrilled!
KathEats says
Cool!!
Kelly says
So, I’m trying out pumpkin beers, and my favorite so far is the schlafly pumpkin ale!…I remembered that you liked that one, but also that one of your favorites was the southern tier pumking—ohhhhmygoodness, so I don’t remember the alcohol content, but I was pretty much hammered after one, which I kind of liked; I was surprised I didn’t really like the flavor:(I think it was just too strong for me, lol)
Linda @ The Fitty says
I don’t drink beer–but I was really surprised to find out that cheese fondue has alcohol in it!
Dana S says
they just opened a wob on the first floor of my apartment building in nyc!! I love duchesse de bourgogne a sour beer that tastes like kombucha
Sarah says
Any IPA! I like Goose Island, Lagunitas, Bells Two Hearted, the list goes on…..
Liz K says
That all looks so mouth-watering! My very favorite beer is Three Notch’d 40 Mile IPA.
Caitlin says
I’m really loving Uinta Brewing’s Punk’n Harvest Pumpkin Ale right now! A World of Beer is opening in my hometown in the spring 🙂
Tera says
Ballast point grapefruit sculpin!
Amy says
Ballast point victory at sea-it’s seriously so good!
Lauren says
I’ve been loving Highland Gaelic Ale lately. Love that local beers are getting bigger in the Carolinas!
Candace says
Dogfish head Pumpkin flavored is a fall-favorite 🙂
Katherine says
I am not a fan of beer so no favorite for me, but my husband would love this!
Hunter Terry says
We love WOB in Hartford. Favorite beer is Old Rasputin.
Courtney says
Kelsen Battle axe IPA. It is incredible!
Tonya says
I like Raging B***h by Flying Dog!
I hope my answer doesn’t get moderated out for profanity! LOL
KathEats says
Haha
AJ says
Fishin in the dark
Leah says
EPA for sure! The food looks great – there’s a World of Beer opening up near me soon – can’t wait to try it!! You should try the onions next tiem 🙂 or maybe French onion soup if you’re up for trying new foods!!
Laura says
My current favorite is Pumpkin spice from Upslope Brewery out of Boulder, Colorado (their IPA is amazing too!).
Mary says
Hi! I am just curious–is there a reason why you set your place setting backwards? (Fork and napkin on the right instead of the left.) Just wondering if I am missing something! Thanks!
KathEats says
It’s usually on the left, but I turned this around for light and just didn’t move it!
Jamie says
Cougar Bait, for me! Local brew here!
Kate says
Pumpking!
Liz Y says
We just made plans to visit a World of Beer in Florida when visiting my sister in law! Everything looks so good – can’t wait to try it out!
Cori says
I love Dogfishead Punkin Ale with brown sugar on the rim of the glass. The best!
Virg says
Definitely Pumking!!
Jill says
My longtime favorite beer is Founder’s Reds Rye, closely followed by Bell’s Two Hearted and Short’s Huma Lumpa Licious (Michigan gal here). My husband and I are going on a date night tomorrow to visit a new brewery in our area. I’m so excited! We strive for a date night once a month (we have two young boys). What is your date night goal?
Martha says
New Glarus Spotted Cow!
Sam says
WOB opened near my work in Connecticut, can’t wait to try it! My favorite beer right now is Westbrook’s Gose.
Loretta says
Rodenbach Grand Cru
Tabitha T. says
I don’t drink, but I love to try new foods! Everything looks delish!
Jessica S says
I am not a big beer drinker, but seasonal beers are great! Pumpkin and Huckleberry!
ida says
stone’s enjoy by!
Leslie says
My favorite beer is probably Liquid Bliss Chocolate Peanut Butter Porter from Terrapin Brewing Co….so good!
Erica says
New Glarus Brewing Co. Belgian Red!
Elizabeth H. says
Lots of favorites…but I do love Abita, especially their strawberry beer.
Sarah @ BucketListTummy says
Those smore waffles look divine! I”m a simple Sam Summer girl myself but I love trying new beers!
Jennifer says
Bell’s Two Hearted!
Charlotte says
Love Vienna Logger!
Katie says
Love me some Schlafly Pumpkin this time of year! Might be my favorite beer overall too. 🙂
Donna says
My favorite pumpkin beer is Fatheads Spooky Tooth! Just the right amount of bite with great spices. My favorite beer is Founders Rubius, YUM
Heather says
Pumking = LIFE!!!
Poly says
Dogfish Head Midas Touch 😀
kate says
Pumpkin! Love this time of year!
ann says
Abitta Purple Haze for me. Thanks!
Lauryn says
I mean it’s technically a beer…there’s a Florida brewery that makes a “not your grandfather’s” root beer. It is super sweet and delicious, but also very strong! Perfect for boozy root bear floats.
Mary says
I recently tried a chai stout from Stone – so delicious, and an interesting fall alternative to pumpkin (not that I have a problem with pumpkin!)
KathEats says
I have never had a chai beer but that sounds amazing!!
Lexi Caldwell says
I love Hardwood Brewery’s pumpkin ale!
Erin M. says
I love Shipyard!
melissa says
we have one literally in walking distance here in ATL. love Monday Night Brewery (local one) Drafty Kilt!
Max says
Ommegang Hennepin!
Devon says
I love jai alai by Cigar City! So good!
Erica S says
I love Anderson Valley’s Summer Soltice. But I am currently in the mood for all things pumpkin beer! I have been dying to try World of Beer!
Jill says
Widner Hefeweizen
annie says
summit
courtney says
Hill Farmstead’s black IPA, “Foster” (or really any black IPA for that matter… 🙂
JC says
Long trail pumpkin ale
Julie A. says
My current favorite beer is Jack-O Traveler! Love WoB too! Going tonight for a New Belgium beer & Ben and Jerry’s ice cream pairing they are having 🙂
Hannah @ Eat, Drink and Save Money says
What a fun tasting! I love the idea of a pimento cheese board.
My favorite beer of all time is Southern Pecan by Lazy Magnolia Brewery out of Mississippi. You can’t drink too many because it is very flavorful, it’s made with real pecans. It reminds me of home!
Amber Campbell says
Hop Stoopid.
AndreaOnVacation says
My favorite beers are Wells Banana Bread, Pumpking, and Brewer’s Art Ozzy/Beazley. Depends on my mood 🙂
Kelly says
My favorite is Dogfish Head Punkin
Liz says
I’m not much of a beer drinker but I love sampling them. I’m a fan of a local peanut butter beer in SD. Also Ballast Point’s grapefruit sculpin!
Jessica K says
I am loving Not Your Fathers Rootbeer lately!
Alyssa says
Anything pumpkin!
Cathy says
Kona Longboard
Alan says
Blue Mountain beer choices across the board. We recently visited Charlottesville and beer drive just west, and the varieties they had at Blue Mountain were all excellent. So much we bought a few pint glasses and about 2 cases of their beer. Yay.
World of Beer was also a great little spot–we stayed at a Hampton Inn right next door.
Rachel says
New Belgium’s Fat Tire, which they now sell in Pennsylvania and not just out west and down south!
laura says
We have an incredible brewery in Atlanta, Monday Night Brewing, and they brewed a Blood Orange Pirate IPA this fall that was AMAZING!
Michele says
I don’t drink beer, but we do have a WOB in my town and they don’t serve any food!
Maren says
I’m not a beer drinker, but my husband loves it and his favorite is Surly Furious.
Emma says
I love Left Hand’s Milk Stout!
Melanie Doe says
I love Ballast Point and Southern Tier Pumpking
Kelly says
I’m not really a big drinker, but those waffles looked fantastic!
Shoshana says
After hearing you rave about it, Schlafly Pumpkin Ale has become one of my favorites!
Allie Ferguson says
Hey Kath! I hope you have been well! I’ve been DYING to go to World of Beer. Finally a sitter lined up for Saturday and think we’ll go there. Thanks for this great post. Everything looks delish!