Ohio Festivals June 5-8, 2019

June 5, 2019 - Celebrity Chef Tour - Cleveland, Ohio

Benefiting the James Beard Foundation, featuring Award-Winning Chefs
https://www.jamesbeard.org/celebrity-chef-tour

June 7-8, 2019  Annual Banana Split Festival - Wilmington, Ohio
Celebrating Wilmington's claim as the birthplace of the Banana Split in 1907. Music, car show, crafts, games, etc.
https://bananasplitfestival.com/

June 7-9, 2019  55th Strawberry Festival - Bedford, Ohio
Presented by the Bedford Historical Society, the festival will offer plenty of berries with ice cream, entertainment, and a classic car show.
https://bedfordohiohistory.org/?event=strawberry-festival

June 8, 2019  Yellow Springs Street Fair - Yellow Springs, Ohio
An all-day festival with entertainment throughout the Village. Over 200 booths.  Two Music Stages, a Beer Garden and Street Performers throughout town. A Festival like no other!  June 8 and October 12, 2019 - 9am - 5pm.
http://www.yellowspringsohio.org/street-fair/

The Cincinnati Garlic Festival 2019 Friday, May 31 and Saturday June 1, 2019

Get Stinky: Arnold's Bar & Grill to Host the Cincinnati Garlic Festival
The festival will take place over two days and will feature local garlic-themed foods

Arnold’s Bar & Grill isn’t afraid to get smelly with their food: Introducing the Cincinnati Garlic Festival 2019.

On Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1, Cincinnatians can consume all the garlic they want via an

assortment of specially prepared local food and beer at the downtown bar:

Listermann, Fifty West and Rhinegeist will bring their very own garlic beers
Madisono’s Gelato & Sorbetto will have garlic gelato
Wunderbar! will have garlic pretzels
La Soupe will be providing garlic soup
Sixteen Bricks will have garlic breads
Avril-Bleh butchers will provide assorted garlic sausages and meats
and Arnold's will have a slew of garlic cocktails, appetizers, entrées and desserts from chef Kayla Robison
In 1998, Jim Tarbell hosted the original Cincinnati Garlic Festival in the Grammer’s parking lot in Over-the-Rhine, with restaurants, printed T-shirts and a garlic bulb mascot.

Arnold’s got Tarbell's blessing and reinvented the Queen City tradition, and design firm We Have Become Vikings created the logo and modernized the mascot. Limited edition Cincinnati Garlic Fest T-shirts and hand-numbered screen prints will be available to purchase at the event.

In addition to food, there will be live music from Root Cellar Xtract 8-11:30 p.m. Friday and The Cincinnati Dancing Pigs 8-11:30 p.m. Saturday,

5-11 p.m. May 31; all day June 1. Free admission. Arnold’s Bar & Grill, 210 E. Eighth St., Downtown. More info: https://www.facebook.com/arnoldsbar/

https://www.citybeat.com/food-drink/the-dish/blog/21068625/get-stinky-arnolds-bar-grill-to-host-the-cincinnati-garlic-festival

Jungle Jim’s Barrel Aged Beer Bash

Jungle Jim’s Barrel Aged Beer Bash

When:
January 19, 2019
7:00pm – 9:30pm
Where:
Oscar Event Center, Jungle Jim's Fairfield  (https://junglejims.com/)
5440 Dixie Hwy
Fairfield OH
45014
Cost:
Starting at $60

Aged in bourbon, tequila, or rum barrels, barrel-aged beers are often deeply flavorful, nuanced, and intense. Our one-of-a-kind Barrel-Aged Beer Bash celebrates the art of barrel-aging by bringing together barrel-aged beers of all kinds. From light and funky, to sour and bright, to deep, dark, and roasty, there’s something for everyone to try and enjoy!

The Festival
About the Show
Since its inception in 2014, our Barrel Aged Beer Bash has wowed crowds, inspired craft beer enthusiasts, and celebrated the art of barrel aging! Aged in bourbon, tequila, or rum barrels, barrel-aged beers are often deeply flavorful, nuanced, and intense. From light and funky, to sour and bright, to deep, dark, and roasty, there’s something for everyone to try and enjoy!



Our Promise
This year, we’re celebrating the 6th iteration of this beloved festival with over 100 bold and inventive beers! Rare, hard-to-find, and maybe even exclusive to this epic event, these beers are truly special. Tickets include entry to this year’s Barrel Aged Beer Bash, a tasting guide, and a commemorative glass for you to keep!

Slow & Steady
It takes time to age these beers, so we recommend that you take time to drink and appreciate them, as well. These beers are heavy and often have higher-than-average alcohol content, so we encourage you to enjoy these heavier beverages slowly and to appreciate the depth and nuance in each pour.

Try then Buy
We’ve gathered these incredible beers together so that you can taste, sample, and discover new favorites! Though some of the beers at our show are actually unavailable to the public, many of these barrel-aged beers are available downstairs in our Beer Department on a continuous or seasonal basis! So, make sure to take notes and record your favorites so that you can find them in our store!
https://junglejims.com/barrel-aged-beer-bash/

Ohio Festivals October 12-14, 2018

October 9-13, 2018  Annual Bradford Pumpkin Show - Bradford, Ohio
Parades, pageant, bread & pie contests, Cornhole Tournament, Kiddie Tractor Pull, Pumpkin Parade, Pumpkin Art, talent show and much more!
http://www.bradfordpumpkinshow.org/index.html

October 12-21, 2018  10th Cleveland Beer Week - Cleveland, Ohio

Featuring 300 keg tapping, beer sipping events throughout greater Cleveland. From special tappings, tastings and dinners to leisure activities and educational programs, there is something for everyone At Cleveland Beer Week.  Established in 2009, Cleveland Beer Week is a not-for-profit celebration that raises awareness of the craft beer industry and promotes patronage at local establishments. But we are also philanthropic---proceeds from all of Cleveland Beer Week's flagship events benefit the Malone Scholarship Fund. The scholarship fund helps deserving students with scholarship money towards college. With over a 90% graduation rate - these students are worth getting behind!
http://www.clevelandbeerweek.org/ 

October 13, 2018
Yellow Springs Street Fair
Yellow Springs, Ohio
9am to 5pm, with entertainment throughout the Village. Over 250 booths.  Two Music Stages, a Beer Garden and Street Performers throughout town.  For children, Primary Languages will have free crafts along with face painting and cookie decorating with donations going to the Dayton International School.  A festival like no other.
http://www.yellowspringsohio.org/street-fair/

October 13-14, 2018 - 49th Annual Ohio Sauerkraut Festival
Waynesville, Ohio
The Ohio Sauerkraut Festival has grown from a small local event in 1970 to one of the premier craft festivals in the nation.  We jury our 450+ vendors to ensure that all items are handcrafted, and select items based on quality and variety.  Our unique food offerings range from sauerkraut pizza to fudge.  Visitors return year after year to sample their favorites, making the Ohio Sauerkraut Festival a favorite Midwest destination.  Always the Second Full Weekend of October.
https://sauerkrautfestival.waynesvilleohio.com/


October 13-14, 2018  Oak Harbor Apple Festival - Oak Harbor, Ohio
Something for everyone! Pageant, parade, tractor pulling contest, baking contest, talent show, classic car show, 5K Apple Run, youth football game and local performers.  Attendance: 25,000+.
http://www.oakharborohio.net/

Ohio Festivals August 24-26, 2018

August 24-25, 2018  Uncork'd WineFest - Ashtabula, Ohio

Formerly known as Wine & Walleye Festival.  Original Festival, New Name.  Celebrating Ashtabula County's favorite exports, the festival has live music, wine tastings, a fishing tournament, and food from local restaurants.
http://www.uncorkdwinefest.com/

August 24-26, 2018  53rd Annual German-American Festival
Oregon, Ohio
Taking place at Oak Shade Grove.  The Toledo Area’s Oldest, Largest and Greatest Ethnic Festival With Authentic German Food, Beer, and Entertainment.  (also: gafsociety.org/Festival_Information.htm )  Attendance: 30,000
https://germanamericanfestival.net/

August 25-26, 2018  Annual Cleveland Garlic Festival - Cleveland, Ohio
Funds from the Cleveland Garlic Festival allow North Union Farmers’ Market to operate markets weekly throughout the year in Greater Cleveland. We administer and expand our educational and charitable market programs, which continue to be very important complements to our market season (Food Stamp enhanced purchases/EBT-SNAP, Music at the Market, Chef at the Market, Mighty Locavores K-2 educational programming in Cleveland Municipal School District and much more). With the help of 150 loyal farmers and producers, North Union Farmers Market will bring fresh, local, healthy food to more than 275,000+ customers this year.
http://clevelandgarlicfestival.org/

Ohio Festivals August 9-12, 2018

August 9-12, 2018  48th Ohio Valley Antique Machinery Show

Georgetown, Ohio

Antique/craft/flea market, 4 parades, tractors, engines & equipment, Sunday antique car show, camping & RV sites, baby costume contest, entertainment, antique and garden tractor pulls, covered bridge, log cabin livin’, threshing, sawmill, rock crushing, canning, broom making, grist mill, block making, shingle mill, blacksmith, etc.

http://www.ovams.com/

August 10, 2018  11th Annual Summer Harvest Gourmet Gala

Tiffin, Ohio

The Gala is a gourmet food and wine event that benefits the Franciscan Earth Literacy Center and Seeds of Hope Farm in Tiffin. The event celebrates local and seasonal cuisine by featuring the chemical-free, fresh produce, herbs, poultry and eggs from Seeds of Hope Farm.  Chefs representing area restaurants and businesses from northwest Ohio and around the country participate in the Gala. Each chef plans his or her menu based on the available produce and other seasonal items from the Farm.

http://felctiffin.org/gala/gala-2018/

August 10-12, 2018  Germanfest Picnic - Dayton, Ohio

Presented by Dayton Liederkranz-Turner, the annual picnic will feature continuous live music, authentic German food, keg tapping, crafts, genealogy support, and kid zone.

http://daytongermanclub.org/

August 10-12, 2018  North Ridgeville Corn Festival

North Ridgeville, Ohio

The annual festival will feature Sweet's corn steamed or roasted. Enjoy musical entertainment, parade, arts and crafts show, amusement rides, games, food, corn eating contest, 5 & 10k run, car show and horseshoe tournament.

http://www.nrcornfest.org/

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Beer and Chili..........


You can marinate meat for your chili in beer. It's a great tenderizer for tough, inexpensive cuts of beef, and it will great flavor. All you need to do is soak the meat for an hour before cooking, or marinate overnight in the refrigerator. Enjoy that Chili!

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

If you're grilling a steak on a closed barbecue, here's a neat trick to try next time. Open a can of Beer and place it on the hottest part of the grill. It will boil and keep the meat moist, while adding flavor also.

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Have a Beer.........


Marinate the meat for your chili in beer. It's a great tenderizer for tough, inexpensive cuts of beef, and it will add great flavor. All you need to do is soak the meat for an hour before cooking, or marinate it overnight in the refrigerator.

"Meatless Monday" Recipe of the Week - Beer-Battered Portabella Strips with Spicy Dipping Sauce

This week's "Meatless Monday" Recipe of the Week is - Beer-Battered Portabella Strips with Spicy Dipping Sauce. Who needs meat with this week's Meatless Monday Recipe of Beer-Battered Portabella Strips with Spicy Dipping Sauce. Made using Portabella Mushrooms with a Beer Batter made of Ale or Beer along with some Flour. Perfect Game time snack! You can find this recipe at the CooksRecipes website which has a huge selection of recipes to please all tastes, diets, or cuisines. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2018!  https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Beer-Battered Portabella Strips with Spicy Dipping Sauce

Recipe Ingredients:
3 cups beer or ale
3 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 quarts mayonnaise
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon lemon zest
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
24 Portabella mushrooms, slice about 3/8-inch thick (about 2.5 ounces each; stems reserved for other use)
Lemon zest, for garnish as needed

Cooking Directions:
1 - Whisk together beer and flour; let sit at least 2 hour
2 - To make sauce, mix mayonnaise, zest, lemon juice, cilantro and cayenne pepper until well combined; reserve.
3 - Dip Portabella strips into reserved beer batter.
4 - Deep fry until crisp and golden brown, about 3 minutes.
5 - mServe with 1/4 cup Spicy Sauce on the side. Garnish with lemon zest, if desired.
Makes 24 servings.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/mless/beer-battered_portabella_strips_with_spicy_dipping_sauce_recipe.html

Ohio Festivals - Sept. 15-17, 2017

Some great Festivals this weekend in Ohio!

September 15-16, 2017  Jamestown Bean Festival - Jamestown, Ohio
All during the Festival the bean tent is open serving bean soup, Mexican beans, baked beans, burgers, chops, sausages and more. On Saturday morning the Fire Department has a really great pancake and sausage breakfast at the fire house.  Auction with lots of items donated by local businesses -Some really good stuff for some really good prices for some really good causes!  The money raised during the event goes back into the community and donations for many causes the Lions help with. (also: www.jtchamber.com/ )

http://www.ohio.org/events/jamestown-lions-club-bean-festival

September 15-17, 2017  Oktoberfest Zinzinnati - Cincinnati, Ohio

Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, presented by Sam Adams, is the largest Oktoberfest celebration in the country. More than half-a-million herren und frauen will converge on a six-block area of Fifth Street to eat, sing, mingle, sport lederhosen, listen to polka music, try to speak German and perform the Chicken Dance!  Seven stages showcasing continuous live German music and more than 30 food vendors serving close to 200 dishes. And more than 1,300 barrels of beer, or 1.6 million ounces, are consumed each year at Oktoberfest, the approximate capacity of a small microbrewery.  Attendance: 500,000.

http://www.oktoberfestzinzinnati.com/

September 15-17, 2017  19th Annual Ohio Pawpaw Festival
Albany, Ohio
A fun-filled and educational event celebrating one of America’s largest native tree fruits, the Pawpaw. Delectable foods, quality entertainment, and unique arts & crafts. Special events include competitions for the best pawpaw, best pawpaw-related work of art, pawpaw cook-off, and the ever-popular pawpaw-eating contest.  Presentations will cover pawpaw growing, cooking, and other related topics.

https://ohiopawpawfest.com/

September 16, 2017  Firehouse Clam & Steak Extravaganza
Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio
'Firehouse Clam Bake & Food Extravaganza' Live music! Old Firehouse Winery, Geneva-on-the-Lake.

http://www.oldfirehousewinery.com/

September 16-17, 2017  Johnny Appleseed Festival - Lisbon, Ohio
Many local organizations provide old fashioned apple butter, apple ice cream, apple fritters & apple dumplings. There is an apple pie baking contest along with 35 food concessions, arts & crafts including yarn spinning, goat milk soap, chain saw wood crafts, dunk tank, games, dancing, music and theatre.

http://www.lisbonareachamber.com/

September 16-17, 2017  Preble County Pork Festival - Eaton, Ohio
Always 3rd full weekend in September. Entertainment, exhibits, food, parade and more!

https://www.porkfestival.org/

Buckeye Beer Bash - Jungle Jim's Fairfield August 19, 2017

No pretension here - just great Ohio beers. We’re celebrating the Buckeye State with a night full of some of the best Ohio breweries we could wrangle, all under one roof. Join us from 7-11pm, we’ll have dozens of beers to sample from our favorite breweries from around the state. There will be live music and we’ll have local food trucks to keep your stomachs full. This is going to be a great Ohio night all around.


Like the premise of the Buckeye Beer Bash, we’re keeping this one simple. For $30 pre-sale, and $35

the day of, you’ll get a glass for sampling and tickets for samples of the Ohio beers of your choice. We want to celebrate Ohio and it’s bountiful beers and breweries, and we want you to enjoy as many as you can (safely, of course). We’ll have dozens of beers to sample from our favorite breweries from around the state. There will be live music from Ron Fletcher and Southern Edge, and we’ll have local food trucks to keep your stomachs full. This is going to be a great Ohio night all around. Don’t want to drink? No worries! Non-drinker tickets are only $5, and we’ll have water available, and food and beverages to purchase.

Date & Time
Saturday, August 19, 2016 | 7:00 - 11:00pm

Location
Snake House at Jungle Jim's Fairfield

Restrictions
You must be 21 or older to attend this event. All attendees must show proof of valid photo I.D. at the door. No children, toddlers, infants or strollers are permitted. No exceptions.

Tickets are non-refundable.
https://jungleshop.junglejims.com/adult-general-admission-buckeye-beer-bash-p92.aspx

Jungle Jim's Annual International Craft Beer Festival June 16-17, 2017

An International ExBEERience!
Mark your calendars for June 16 and 17, 2017 for one of the largest and longest-running Beer

Festivals in Cincinnati: Jungle Jim’s International Craft Beer Fest!

The International Craft Beer Festival, taking place at Oscar Event Center, is a two-night spectacle that

we want to be “All About The Beer.” Year ‘round, we love educating, we love sharing, and, of course, we love beer. And the International Craft Beer Festival is our chance to enjoy all of those things at once. There will be limited early admission tickets for those looking to get a head start and avoid some of the crowd, and plenty of general admission tickets will be available to make sure everyone who wants to enjoy this truly spectacular show will be able to. And if you’re a part of our Brew Crew, be on the lookout for some exclusives that only you’ll have access to. Interested in becoming a Brew Crew member? Sign up here! It's totally free, with newsletters all about the best and tastiest in the beer world, straight from our Beer Experts on the floor!

We’ll have over 100 breweries showcasing more than 400 beers, including a few unique brews you

won’t be able to find at your typical beer festival. Included in the ticket price, as well, will be access to a variety of food stuff and pub grub - we want to make sure this as full of an experience as possible. So get ready - the International Beer Festival is set to fill your glasses and get your summer started right.

http://www.junglejims.com/beerfest/


Jungle Jim's Annual International Craft Beer Festival

Friday & Saturday | June 16- 17 | 7:00pm - 10:30pm (Pouring starts at 7:30pm)
At The Oscar Event Center at Jungle Jim’s International Market (directions)

Tickets*

Friday: Early Admission** $55
            Drinking Ticket $45
Saturday: Early Admission $55
                Drinking Ticket $45
Non-Drinker: $20


* TICKET PRICES GO UP JUNE 1
** The Early Admission Ticket will grant you early access to the show (6:30pm) and you will receive a special Early Admission glass. Tickets are limited so pick yours up today!
http://www.junglejims.com/beerfest/details/

Ohio Festivals May 25-29, 2017

May 25-28, 2017  Feast of the Flowering Moon - Chillicothe, Ohio
Started in 1984, the festival is held on Memorial Day Weekend and features Native American music, dancing, food, traders and exhibits, a mountain men encampment, arts & crafts with over 80 vendors and commercial exhibits. Continuous entertainment on main stage, games and contests for all.   Attendance: 85,000.

http://feastofthefloweringmoon.org/


May 25-29, 2017  Moonshine Festival - New Straitsville, Ohio

Located in the rolling hills of Southeastern Ohio, events include a working Moonshine Still Display, local history museum, moonshine burgers, moonshine pie, moonshine doggies, carnival rides and games, flea market, talent show, parades, cruise-in and free entertainment.

http://www.ofea.org/festivals-and-events/festivals/moonshine-festival.html


May 26-29, 2017  Main Street Port Clinton Walleye Festival
Port Clinton, Ohio
The 37th annual festival will be held at picturesque Waterworks Park on the shores of beautiful Lake Erie in Port Clinton with an array of free live concerts, kids fishing derby, grand parade, educational programs and activities, carnival rides, and food vendors.

http://www.portclintonchamber.com/walleye-festival.htm


May 27-29, 2017  43rd Utica Sertoma Ice Cream Festival - Utica, Ohio
There’s fun for the whole family, including contests for kids, ice cream eating contests, over 90 local artisans, pony rides, classic car show with more than 400 cars and live entertainment.  Enjoy delicious food and of course, Velvet Ice Cream. Enjoy dozens of flavors of ice cream served almost any way you can think of.  Tour bus and handicapped parking is available. Shuttle service is avalible from the parking lot to the festival entrance. Admission is $5 per car.

http://www.velveticecream.com/visit/festival


May 27-29, 2017  39th Annual Taste of Cincinnati USA - Cincinnati, Ohio
Memorial Day weekend in downtown Cincinnati. Started in 1979, it is now the nation's longest running culinary arts festival, featuring more than 40 fine restaurants serving up delicious and delectable menu items. Menu items are previewed and judged for prestigious Best of Taste Awards. This is also a music festival, with continuous live entertainment featuring local and national recording stars performing on multiple stages throughout the event.  Attendance: 500,000.

http://www.tasteofcincinnati.com/

Ohio Festivals March 2-5, 2017

March 2-4, 2017  Cincinnati International Wine Festival 2017
Cincinnati, Ohio
A grand celebration of wine, food and music with winery dinners, grand tastings, and a charity auction. Proceeds benifiting Greater Cincinnati Charities.

https://www.winefestival.com/


March 2-5, 2017
International Cake Exploration Societé Midyear Meeting

Cincinnati, Ohio
International Cake Exploration Societé (ICES), an organization comprised of over 3500 sugar artists, cake decorators and vendors from all over the world.

https://ices.org/events-details/future-conventions-midyear-meetings/


March 3-5, 2017  Bockfest - Cincinnati, Ohio
Bockfest is a celebration of historic Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati's brewing heritage and the coming of spring. There are several bock beer festivals that take place around the world, but Cincinnati's Bockfest is the oldest and largest in the United States. Bockfest occurs during the first weekend of March.

http://www.bockfest.com/


March 4-5 & 11-12, 2017  March Maple Madness Driving Tour
Statewide, Ohio
A statewide event sponsored by the Ohio Maple Producers Association and syrup makers across Ohio. Spend a day in Ohio's beautiful countryside and see how clear, sweet sap from the maple tree becomes golden, delicious maple syrup. See website for details.

http://www.ohiomaple.org/maple-madness.html

25TH ANNUAL BOCKFEST - CINCINNATI, OHIO MARCH 3-5, 2017

Celebrate the Coming of Spring, Over-the-Rhine's brewing heritage, and bock beer at the largest

Bockfest in the United States. Join us on March 3-5, 2017 as we celebrate 25 years of the funkiest festival in Cincinnati!
​
There is something for everyone at Bockfest Hall (located at the Christian Moerlein Brewery at 1621 Moore Street, Cincinnati 45202)! Party Like a Bockstar on Friday night by watching the Parade, then enjoying live music, great food, and cold bock beer. Saturday morning kicks off with the Bockfest 5K, then you can sample Bocks, Bites, & Bygone Days with local and rare bock beer tappings, the Bockfeast dinners, a toast to WNKU, and unique heritage series and historic brewery tours. Saturday night kicks back into high gear with the Billygoat Ball with live music, more cold bock beer, and the Beard Baron and Sausage Queen competitions! On Sunday, we refresh ourselves with Bocks, Brunch, and Bavarians with a Bockfeast brunch, Bloody Mary bar, and Continental Sunday. Make sure to visit all the participating venues throughout the neighborhood with special offers all weekend long. The best part is Bockfest is FREE!

About Bockfest
Bockfest is first and foremost, a community event. In addition to throwing a great, three day long party, our goal is to celebrate and support our local community. We work to grow Bockfest every year, to increase attendance, to grow the parade, to add events, and to raise more money to spread the word. However, as enthusiastic as we are about growing the festival and sharing it with an increasingly wider range of America, we are unwavering in our commitment to keep Bockfest unique, authentic and local. There is no charge to the public to attend Bockfest and we work to include all types of local businesses because our goal is to promote Over-the-Rhine, its rich heritage, and the people who live and work here to as broad of an audience as we can reach.
http://www.bockfest.com/

Our 10th Anniversary CINCY WINTER BEERFEST!

Our 10th Anniversary CINCY WINTER BEERFEST!
Duke Energy Convention Center
February 17-18, 2017

THE 10TH ANNUAL CINCY BEERFEST

will be at the Duke Energy Convention Center in
Downtown Cincinnati on February 17-18, 2017

500+ CRAFT BEERS!
150+ BREWERIES!
3 SESSIONS TO CHOOSE FROM!

BREWERIES AND BEER ENTHUSIASTS FROM
ACROSS THE REGION WILL GATHER on two February evenings for a sampling of over 500 fresh craft beers of all styles, and tastes and a whole lotta fun!

JOIN US DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI!
Duke Energy Convention Center
525 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
http://www.cincybeerfest.com/

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Beer please....


For some tender and tasty Chili marinate the meat for your Chili in Beer. It's a great tenderizer for tough, inexpensive cuts of beef,and it will add great flavor. All you need to do is soak the meat for an hour before cooking, or marinate it overnight in the refrigerator.

Oktoberfest Zinzinnati September 16-18, 2016

It's time once again for Oktoberfest Zinzinnati!

America's Oktoberfest
September 16-18, 2016
Second and Third Streets, between Walnut and Elm Streets, downtown
Cincinnati, OH 45202


What is Oktoberfest Zinzinnati?
Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, presented by Samuel Adams, is America’s largest Oktoberfest. In 2016, Oktoberfest Zinzinnati will be held on 2nd and 3rd Streets, between Elm and Walnut in downtown Zinzinnati. There are many public and private parking garages downtown within walking distance of the festival site.

Oktoberfest Zinzinnati showcases the rich German heritage of Southwest Ohio, as well as tasty samples of German-style music, food and beer. First held in 1976, the event has grown to be America's largest Oktoberfest with more than 500,000 people attending each year.

More Oktoberfest history

The event kicks off Friday, September 16th at 11:30 am with the Running of the Wieners south of

Second on Race, and opens fully with the Gemuetlichkeit [Guh-MUT-le-kite] or Goodwill Games at 6:00 pm on Second between Walnut and Vine. More features.

Sunday, September 18, 2016
4:30 p.m., Main Stage at Second and Elm Streets
2016 Grand Marshal - FC Cincinnati

One of the favorite events at Oktoberfest Zinzinnati is the World's Largest Chicken dance. Join thousands of dancers for a few choruses of the Chicken Dance.

http://www.oktoberfestzinzinnati.com/

Grilled Bratwurst with Onions Braised in Beer and Mustard

Had to pass this one along, Grilled Bratwurst with Onions Braised in Beer and Mustard. Fire up the grill and enjoy some Bratwurst! You can find the recipe at the CooksRecipes website, http://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html


Grilled Bratwurst with Onions Braised in Beer and Mustard

Recipe Ingredients:

4 (4-ounce) bratwurst (fresh, cooked or smoked varieties)

2 tablespoons bacon fat, lard or olive oil
3 cups onion, thinly sliced
1/8 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 (12-ounce) bottle beer, dark or amber
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons coarse-grained mustard
4 hoagie buns, or Italian rolls, split and grill-toasted

Cooking Directions:

1 - Heat fat in 12-inch, deep skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sugar, stir well to coat with fat. Sauté onions, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes, or until starting to turn golden brown. Add beer, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of pan. Add bay leaves, lower heat and simmer for about 10 minutes. Stir mustard into onions, remove from heat and set aside, discarding bay leaves.
2 - Grill bratwurst over medium-hot fire, turning to brown evenly, until nicely browned and internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C) on an instant-read meat thermometer. Remove from grill and add to skillet with onions. Over medium heat, cook and stir until sauce becomes syrupy.
3 - Serve bratwurst in rolls, generously smothered with the braised onions.
Makes 4 servings

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/4 of recipe): Calories: 620 calories; Protein: 22 grams; Fat: 40 grams; Sodium: 1023 milligrams; Cholesterol: 75 milligrams; Saturated Fat: 15 grams; Carbohydrates: 36 grams; Fiber: 3 grams.

http://www.cooksrecipes.com/sandwich/grilled_bratwurst_with_onions_braised_in_beer_and_mustard.html