George Bowers Grocery

This Friday evening we welcome back cheese expert Meg Hall. She will present more than a dozen late summer cheeses to sample along with two select wines. This is a great opportunity for you to have specialty cheese cut to order and discover new favorites.

We have two tastings, one at 5pm and the next at 6pm. You are welcome to stop by any time...but you'll miss part of the presentation and will have to wait until her return next month!

Speaking of summer... did you know that Meg's parents are the authors of the book "Summer of a Thousand Cheeses"? The book traces artisan cheese production in America. You can order online or pick up a copy here.

See you Friday!

Last minute road trips are the best, right?

Here's your last minute notification about tomorrow's tasting featuring Ft. Bragg, California's North Coast Brewing Company. We'll be sampling Blue Star and Scrimshaw. Plus: a TBD nibble.

Because isn't "TBD" the best kind of road trip to have?

Dear Diary,

I have been training for weeks. I won't let this contender from San Diego take away my boxing - or beer-drinking - titles. (Even if the former are imaginary!) My secret? A rigorous routine lifting "Stone Brewing Co." kegs over my head.

I think it's rather unfair to ask me to compete - given, of course, that I'm dead - but, the kids insist. They're serving two Stone Brewing Company brews on Friday, 5pm-close, and egging on the fight.

Wish me luck.

George