Let the season begin!!
Matt and I bought these pumpkin beers at Beer Run last week and have been saving them for the perfect fall day. I declare this it!
HANDS DOWN the Schlafly wins!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Best pumpkin beer ever. EVER! Go find it.
[In Williamsburg's defense, it was an excellent pumpkin beer...just not quite as good]
Karen enjoyed a mocktail and the swang
We cracked open this beer a bit later…sucked. Do not buy it. It was NOT an Oktoberfest.
Dinner was chips…
With a side of bean + rice scoop!
We made this in the crockpot today.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Adzuki beans
- 1/2 cup rice
- 1 box veggie broth
- 1 zucchini
- 1 can Rotel
- Chili powder
- Cumin
- Salt + pepper
Low for 4 hours
But really, chips were the highlight!!
After some digestion, we decided to head out for some downtown action.
Despite the smiles, it was not all fun because the free trolley took a long time to arrive!
Trolley ambiance. Oh how I wished I was zipping by on my bike!
But the yogurt at the end was worth the wait!
Sweet Frog is SO ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!
The strawberry tasted like strawberries!!!!
I usually get desserty flavors, but tonight the strawberry was so fresh. I compromised with chocolate chips, heath, coconut and a little sauce
After yogurt, we waited another long period for the trolley to return and finally arrived home just in time to see Andrew pull in.
We’re cozy at home now and I just fixed me some overnight pumpkiny oats!
Tomorrow’s gonna be a long, hard day – but hopefully a fun one!
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“The strawberry tasted like strawberries!!!!”
Reminds me of Willy Wonka/Super Troopers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyufZ8NPeZk
I was really hoping for pumpkin beer at the brewery tonight but sadly, there were none so I settled for wine. Autumn is HERE and I couldn’t be more excited! Lots of exclamation points needed!!!!!
I WANT SWEET FROG!!!
Pumpkin beer sounds delicious and I wish I had some right now! It is cold and windy (raining off and on) here in MN and a cold beer sounds delicious!
I wish we had a Sweet Frog near us, wait, no I don’t because I’d be there every day!
Yay for overnight pumpkiny oats! And double-fisting pumpkiny beer!
Wow. Free trolley in C’ville > Expensive MARTA in Atlanta. Can we trade?
Wow the froyo shopping is hopping. I love easy dinners like that. Your town sounds pretty amazing (a trolley).
I’m not a huge beer fan but I think I would love pumpkin beer. I would love to try it but a) I don’t know where to find it and b) I’m pregnant. LOL
That town is just so cute. I am avoiding pumpkin beer until the actual autumnal equinox, but I am excited!
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Aww thanks – welcome!
Yay! I’m glad you liked the Schlafly beer! We’re such prideful St. Louisans. I am so sad that I can’t drink the pumpkin beer (I can’t have alcohol right now), because this is the best time of the year for beer drinking if you ask me!
I seriously doubt that they distribute anywhere outside of St. Louis, but the O’Fallon Pumpkin beer is even BETTER than the Schlafly pumpkin beer!
Hah! That’s exactly what my husband said! We’re proud to have Schlafly (it is right down the street from us) but the O’Fallon Pumpkin is way better
I personally think that Pyramid Pumpkin is a bit above O’Fallon, but I haven’t had it in forever since we left CA so I could be romanticizing, since I don’t really drink much beer.
See, we aren’t just all Budweiser in this small town. Plus Schlafly has a great farmers market and 2 awesome restaurants!
Glad to see some other dedicated St. Louisians feel so proud that Kath enjoyed the Schlafly Pumpkin Ale above the others!
Totally agree with all this! Schlafly is awesome, but < O'Fallon's pumpkin beer.
So Glad Kath enjoyed the Schlafly pumpkin beer but our favorite Schlafly brew is the Barleywine at Christmas. Sad for her – I don’t think they bottle it… We’ll have to try the O’Fallon Pumpkin!
I loooooooooove barleywines!
I too am a St. Louisan and have been waiting for all the local pumpkin beers to come out! O’Fallon is amazing… I bought it as soon as I saw it at the grocery store. I haven’t had Schlafly yet, but we will be getting it soon! There is a local microbrewery in town that makes there own pumpkin beer, and sell out VERY quickly.
I hope you can find some O’Fallon Pumpkin in VA, but I would TOTALLY send you some! I think it would go great with pumpkin oatmeal and pumpkin frozen custard!
I am going to look for it!
See I think the opposite of all of the above…I absolutely LOVE the Schlafly but could not stand the O’Fallon. Congrats Kath on finding it so far on the East coast–I cannot even find it in Chicago!
That stoup looks delicious!
I wish I had a froyo place within walking distance of my house…
Looks like a great night!
I want some Sweet Frog when I go down there!
I’ll take you!
Does it really say “Poop” on the sidewalk?
I noticed that too! How funny?!?
YESSS!! HAHAHAHA!
Sweet Frog looks amazing! Now I’m really craving some froyo. Mmm
Random question, what do Adzuki beans taste like?
Like milder black beans
The rice scoop looks so delicious. I’m jealous of your pumpkin ale! Can’t wait to get may hands on them this season.
Oh, your evenings look like so much fun.
Don’t know if I’ve ever had pumpkin beer before. Always up for new things though!
We have something like Sweet Frog in Boston called Bo-Yo. Love it!
Fun evening – love the look of the froyo
Is it wrong that “pumpkin juice” reminds me of Harry Potter because of how often they throw the term around? I’m an adult, I swear!
Oh, yum! What I wouldn’t give for anything even a fifth the quality of Sweet Frog here in Australia!
The only time I rode a trolley was in San Francisco. We met some really colorful people on that thing!
Looks like a fun dinner and dessert!
Pumpkin beer and fro-yo…the makings of a LOVELY evening =)
I’ll be on a hunt for your pumpkin beer suggestions
Your legs look ammmmazing!! Can you believe that I have never been to a fro yo place??!
Ha – thanks!!
Dinner looks great and I just adore fro yo!
I cant wait for pumpkin beer! P.s. I hope its alright I linked your blog on mine for a sardine inspired post!
You know its fall when the pumpkin beer starts showing up at the stores. I am quite jealous that you get to enjoy yours with flip flops on your feet.
Glad you had a nice night in and out
Can’t wait to get pumpkin beer!!! I’ve got to finish off my 6 pack of Killians first 
Froyo=yumminess. We went to TCBY (the only yogurty place around here!) tonight and shared a mocha almond flavor, ’twas delicious
Schafly is really good. I’m finally letting go of my “it’s still summer season – hmph!* mentality tomorrow and giving in to the pumpkin temptations. Pumpkin spiced lattes and beer, here I come!
I’ve yet to find a beer that I enjoy, but perhaps the Fall season will bring out the best! And oddly I had a really similar dinner. Sometimes, nacho-dip is the only option.
I have only ever had pumpkin ale once…at Salem Beer Works, when visiting MA. I remember thinking it was okay, but not spectacular. Perhaps it wasn’t the right one for me. This post has inspired me to start a quest for something that is. A beer to rival the Pumpkin Spice Latte? Can it be done? Yes, yes I think it can!
Happy weekend!
this beer IS the PSL in beer form!
I must locate it then!
You and your froyo! You always make the best looking combos!
That froyo looks worth the wait!!
Love your bean + rice scoop, too! YUMMMM
Jenn
“The strawberry tasted like strawberries” = “The Snozberries taste like Snozberries!” (Willy Wonka)
yogurt looks so cool
Love the azuki bean recipe! Would be great on a baked sweet potato (which I plan on trying!)
Hi Kath, Dinner looks incredible, as always. I love the crockpot recipe. Can you give me some idea of measurements for spices? If I added more veggies (red peppers, onions, tomato) how does that change the liquid amount? Is there a general ratio of liquids to food when using a crockpot? Sorry for all of the questions! Thanks!
Matt did the spices, but I’d start with a teaspoon of each and see how it tastes/smells. You can always add more when it’s ready to serve. If you add more veggies, I think the liquid amount would be OK, but perhaps just add an additional cup of liquid. Remember the liquid is more there for the beans and rice to absorb than to cook the veggies.
I need to get my hands on some pumpkin ale!
All this talk about pumpkin beer… Now I may have to go try one.
Those beans remind me of my chili, which it’s starting to get to chili season!! YAY!
I am so excited to see Schafly outside of St. Louis! Kath, you will have to try their Christmas Ale this winter. It is amazing.
Yay for pumpking season & all things fall!!
Enjoy your weekend Kath!
Cant wait to see your overnight pumpkin combo! i’ve been wanting to make an overnight pumpkin combo but wasnt sure what all to put together!
I can’t wait to tell my best friend about the yogurt place. We must try it!
why oh why can i not find a fabulous yogurt place like that in my area?! i have the biggest craving and no way to satisfy
Pumpkin is showing up everywhere! I guess it really is almost fall.
The soup looks awesome!!
I am so jealous of all your delicious frozen yoghurt shops in the US. We need some here in Aus!!
Heidi xo
Sounds like the trolley system in Newport, RI. Every 20 minute? Ha! You’re lucky if it comes once and hour AND if the trolley driver stops for you. lol
I am not a beer person at all, but I’ve never been disappointed by anything pumpkin flavoured, so I really want to give pumpkin ale a try!
I really like punkin made by dogfish head. That’s my favorite pumpkin beer.
pumpkin is seriously contagious! everyone is talking about pumpkin! can’t believe fall is here…kind of sad but kind of look forward to it, 50/50. i’m not a beer chick but definitely… yes to pumpkin beer. i’d love to try how it tastes like. how does it taste like? sweet?
Next time you should try the snozberry flavor.
a) Karen looks amazing. She is just beautiful.
b) Your thighs are ROCKIN’.
c) I hate beer (I knoooow) but I love pumpkin, so I may have to try this.
That is all.
Thanks for the pumpkin beer recommendation! I bought a six pack of New Holland Brewery’s Icahabod pumpkin beer, and I was sad that the pumpkin wasn’t that prevalent. I’ll have to try this Schlafly one out!
Your fro-yo creations looks absolutely delicous as usual!
I definitely got frozen yogurt last night, too! So yum. My favorite flavors were a lemon flavor that also really tasted like lemons.
Kathy,
Your recipe looks yummy. Is that 1 cup of dried or cooked beans?
Thanks! Love your blog.
so jealous of your pumpkin beer selection. there are only a few types out here in Austin.
Did you use cooked adzuki beans or dry? Did you use cooked or uncooked rice?
The recipe looks yummy
heather
Uncooked both
The Schlafly is one of my favorite pumpkin beers (definitely top 3!), but my number one favorite is Southern Tier Pumking, and Beer Run has it on tap. If you haven’t tried it, you must! And if you do try it, you should post about how great or terrible it is.