yooperprof

Autumn comes but once a year

Saturday, 24. October 2009, 15:31:22

I'm down in Kansas for a quick weekend visit - family birthdays, etc. Flew down Thursday afternoon after class, and will return to Mich. tomorrow evening. Colors this year are very striking, deeper and richer than they usually are in this part of the country.

I met up with Don - the Professor Don of Kansas City, not AV Don of Iron Harbor. Unfortunately Martina was busy at the Linda Hall Library where she works, but Prof. Don entertained me with details of his forthcoming "work" trips to Singapore and Barcelona; really it's a good thing that I don't have an envious bone in my body. We talked wine and beer, too, and shared a bottle of one of Boulevard Brewing Company's excellent "Smokestack Series" high-end products, a delicious "Seeyoulator Dobbelbock.

Then to lunch at Room 39: highly recommended! Don had breaded scallops with braised cabbage, I enjoyed spaghetti carbonara. Charming little cafe.

Ring my BellsAll in the Family

Comments

Anonymous # 24. October 2009, 17:50

Ruud writes:

I'm trying hard to ignore the jealous bones in my body! Sounds like a great weekend.

daxonmacs # 26. October 2009, 02:22

You got some great names for your beers over there!
At first glance, it looks like an ale, but then, I'd have to taste it to be sure ...

Carbonara is a great way to serve pasta! Good choice!!

slackwrdave # 26. October 2009, 14:30

A lot of your posts make me thirsty.

yooperprof # 26. October 2009, 15:44

From Wikipedia: "Doppelbock or double bock is a Bavarian speciality beer that was first brewed by the monks of St. Francis of Paula. Alcohol content ranges from 6% to over 10% by volume. Historic versions had lower alcohol content and higher sweetness, and were considered "liquid bread" by the monks. Most versions are dark colored, but pale versions do exist. The color ranges from deep gold to dark brown, with a large, creamy, persistent head ranging from white for pale versions to off-white for darker versions, although doppelbocks with higher alcohol content may not display good head retention. It has a very strong malty aroma, with some toasty aromas. Some alcohol aroma may be present, and darker versions may have a chocolate-like or fruity aroma. The flavor is very rich and malty, with toasty flavors and noticeable alcoholic strength."

Good for lunch - if it's your day off!

solid copper # 27. October 2009, 03:43

The first picture is great!

hungryghost # 28. October 2009, 05:55

work trips to Singapore and Barcelona?! And I only get to go to Boston...boo hooo hooo....

actually Boston is pretty good, I don't mind it. Quite the lovely city.

yooperprof # 28. October 2009, 11:32

Did you "PAHK the CAHR in HAHVAHD YAHD"?

slackwrdave # 28. October 2009, 14:45

Originally posted by yooperprof: