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Drinking 101 - Single Malt Scotch

By RICHARD STEHLI | June 9, 2010

From W.C. Fields to Ron Burgundy to Ron White, people love Scotch. There's no reason you can't, too! Wait, am I even writing about Scotch in a college newspaper? Get a hold of yourself, because if there's one thing in this world with the power to cross cultural and social boundaries, it's alcohol. So, prepare yourself to enjoy something new, and consider this your crash course in single malt Scotch whiskey.

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Home brewing, a complicated but rewarding endeavor

By RICHARD STEHLI | May 26, 2010

With all sorts of extra time on your hands during Gainesville's offseason and a serious prerogative to stay indoors, why not try your hand at some new hobbies? How about making your own alcohol? Part chemistry, part cooking, part art and part drinking, home brewing is a great way to pass those extra hours of summer daylight.

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Drink to American craft beer

By RICHARD STEHLI | May 19, 2010

Frost your glasses and grab your bottle opener because this is American Craft Beer Week. Let’s take a few minutes and give thanks for the goodness of craft beer in the USA.

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What to drink this summer

By Richard O. Stehli | May 12, 2010

Summer is here, and hot temperatures and light course loads translate into plenty of time and reason to drink a nice, refreshing beer. Here are your top picks for summer 2010.

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Mixing liquor and beer makes explosion

By Richard O. Stehli | Apr. 14, 2010

When you finish your final tests and papers, it’s important to start your end-of-semester celebration the right way. Start it off with bombs. Bombs are an easy way to take simple ingredients, most of which you already have, and transform them into an exciting, entertaining drink.

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Brunchers get two-in-one meal at restaurant variety

By GABRIELLE FALCONEIRI | Apr. 14, 2010

Brunch is back, baby. No longer reserved for bourgeoisie and soccer moms, this two-in-one meal unites the sweetness of breakfast with the substance of lunch. Whether you’re getting the family together or dragging yourself out of bed after a Midtown rage-fest, brunch will satisfy all your dietary needs.

News

Farmers market helps yield ideas

By ANDREW PANTAZI | Apr. 12, 2010

A new crop of ideals is growing at UF: buy locally, eat organic and care about where food comes from.

Opinion

Bagram, Kandahar stops on Lame Train

By Ryan Spencer | Apr. 11, 2010

If you’ve been hearing a low rumble or seeing a faint column of smoke off in the distance, perhaps traveling in the direction of Afghanistan, be alarmed.

News

The truth behind organic foods

By LANCE FULLER | Apr. 10, 2010

Walking down the isle in any grocery store may have you wondering what's with all the food marked "Organic" and how is it different from other food? Find out the truth behind organic foods and much more in this latest Fitness and Health blog post.

News

Sustainability office to host food summit

By Olivia Feldman | Apr. 8, 2010

Students will have food for thought when UF hosts the first Florida Food Summit next week.

Opinion

PETA thanks AAA for hosting VegFest

By Drew Winter | Apr. 8, 2010

I would like to compliment the Animal Activists of Alachua (AAA) for once again hosting a successful VegFest event (“500 Try Vegan Pizza, Ice Cream at VegFest,” Thursday).

News

Aramark deal struck in favor of Immokalee workers

By ELIZABETH BEHRMAN | Apr. 1, 2010

After months of negotiations with the Student/Farmworker Alliance, Aramark will now pay its Immokalee workers 1 cent more for each pound of tomatoes they pick.

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Course takes scholarly apporach to alcohol geography

By Richard O. Stehli | Mar. 31, 2010

In the next few days, most of us will be poring over course schedules, desperately trying to find classes that aren't too difficult but still can convince our parents that we are learning things. If you have and interest in alcohol and find yourself with a few free credit hours, look into GEO3803, The Geography of Alcohol.

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Festival brings worldy beers

By Richard O. Stehli | Mar. 24, 2010

Take it from me: There is no better way to spend a weekend than drinking good beer and eating free food. If these activities are relevant to your interests, look no further than The Greater Gator Beer Festival. This Saturday, for the price of admission, you get ample helpings of food from local restaurants, premium entertainment, and most importantly - unlimited beer samples from across the country and around the world.

News

Students trade rights for food

By Andrew Wyzan | Mar. 21, 2010

About 300 people traded in their rights to free speech for free food in an event hosted by the Society of Professional Journalists.

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Spring brings new beer

By Richard O. Stehli | Mar. 17, 2010

With the first day of spring on Saturday, it’s time to trade in your heavy, warming stouts and porters for lighter, crisper spring fare. Here are a few suggestions for what you can drink as the days get longer:

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"Berry Bowl" Dessert

By SHAYNA BROUKER | Feb. 24, 2010

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Take a look inside, it’s a party in a box

By Richard O. Stehli | Feb. 24, 2010

There is no way to pack so much excitement into a single beer purchase as with a brewery sampler pack. Featuring four to six different beers, usually spanning the entire spectrum from light to dark, a 12-pack of beer and a handful of friends can quickly become your very own beer-tasting party.

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Best burger for your buck

By DREW WATKINS | Feb. 24, 2010

Drew: Find yourself hungry on the weekend? Then stay the hell away from Mac’s Drive Thru, ‘cause it ain’t open. These two critics learned that the hard way, but that’s one of the few flaws of this classic Gainesville eatery.

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Crash diets, over-exercising won’t get you a beach bod

By ALLISON BANKO | Feb. 17, 2010

We hate to burst your fried-chicken-eating bubble, but Spring Break is a little less than three weeks away, and it is taking no prisoners. It will soon be time to show your friends from home that your college’s football team is not only better than theirs is, but your body is also way more bangin’.