Bloom Magazine
Category: Columns
Regular columns from Bloom Magazine’s roster of writers — opinion, commentary, and recurring perspectives on life in Bloomington.
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Tapped Into Bloomington: Autumn Means It’s Cider Season
While beer seems to get the most recognition on the craft beverage scene, hard apple ciders are riding a craft…
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There’s More than Port To Be Found in Portugal
From the sheer quantity of port ads, port shops, and port tasting rooms that surround you upon arrival in Lisbon,…
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Summer Means Rosé
In the cold of winter we go to our favorite heavy-bodied red and white wines; but come summer nothing beats…
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Reward Yourself With a Lawnmower Beer
One of my favorite summer memories is my childhood task of bringing my dad a beer after he finished mowing…
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Get Ready to Be Inspired at Summer Garden Walk
If you are a gardener, or simply appreciate gardens and the outdoors, mark your calendar now so you can be…
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Afraid of Grappa? Don’t Be
Grappa is a misunderstood drink in this country and deserves more positive attention than it gets. I ask friends to…
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La Fin du Monde: Enjoy Beervana!
Perhaps my greatest joy in drinking beer is finding the right style to fit the situation and my mood.
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InBloom: Ancient Hellebores–You Can’t Have Too Many!
The hardy Helleborus plants, both those that bloom at Christmas (Helleborus niger) and those that bloom during Lent (Helleborus orientalis)…
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Silly Wines & Sexist Labels
In the October 30 edition of The Wall Street Journal, wine columnist Lettie Teague asks “Do Women Really Want Wine…
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Brut IPA Craze: Some Like It Dry
Last spring, I wrote about an emerging craze in craft brewing—a hazy, “juicy” IPA that brought a rich mouthfeel and…
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