I had a drink and snack at the Holy Grale last night and totally loved the place. They have an amazing selection of craft beers from around the world and a delicious snack menu. I ordered a Norwegian Nogne 0 Kollaborator Doppelbock - 8.5% ABV and a dish of poutine (fries, cheese curds and gravy) and I was stunned by the tastes of both. The Holy Grale is incredibly small and seating can be problematic on a weekend. Beware - they do small pours, 12 ounces , so at $6.75 my stout was very pricy. Catching a buzz here could prove to be very very expensive. The staff know their beers and are very friendly. A few questions pointed me to a beer that I can honestly say I loved on first sip!
Condensed Milk
I was watching an episode of a cooking show the other day and they mentioned that the Vietnamese use condensed milk to lighten and sweeten their coffee. This method is popular due to the difficulty in keeping dairy products in a tropical environment. I was immediately curious to try this method and see how it tasted. My first stab was to use about 3 Tbsp for a large mug of Cafe du Monde chicory coffee.The result was delicious! There is a nice balance between the milk and sugar and has a good finish. I think I have found a new habit!
