Belgium has long had a reputation for launching beers that step outside the circle of traditional German Pilseners and Altbiers. Now Belgian Beer has gone one step beyond...into the realm of Gluten Free Beer.

As the sun warms overhead and bronze bodies line the beach, thoughts of easy cooking fill your head. Outdoor grilling becomes a passion, making no exception for the occasional rainy day.

As an accompaniment to dessert, beer is a well-matched partner. Take it one step farther, and it doubles as a secret ingredient that adds a voluptuous quality to a large variety of desserts.

In his book, The Dictionary of Popular Food/Nutrition Misbeliefs, German food chemist Udo Pollmer recommends that soaking red or white meats in beer, before grilling, reduces the formation of cancer-causing HCA’s (heterocyclic amines), and actually prevents the formation of these compounds.

As the Beer Fox, I was honored to be the keynote presenter at the 14th Annual Alaska Women´s Show in Anchorage, Alaska. During seven events on the fully functional Lowe´s cooking stage, the most illustrious chefs and talented brewers from the Anchorage region made magic!

Executive Chef Mick Hug of the Millennium Alaska Hotel in Anchorage Alaska, reveals his recipe for this cheesy, beer-infused soup: “Extra-sharp Cheddar and Oatmeal Stout balance perfectly in this hearty soup.”

Chef Mick Hug of the Millennium Anchorage Hotel in Anchorage, Alaska, reveals his recipe for Smoked Porter Brine prepared to smoke a side-of-salmon during his demo, “What’s Smokin’ in Alaska’s Hot Beer Scene?” at the Alaska Women’s Show, in Anchorage Alaska.

Mick Hug, Executive Chef at the Millennium Alaska Hotel in Anchorage, Alaska, is one of the most dynamic chefs you will ever meet.

The Beer Fox believes that beer should be included as a SuperFood. Studies worldwide indicate that moderate beer consumption is good for your health.

It may seem impossible that someone from Chicago, one of the most illustrious culinary areas in the contiguous United States, would earn a degree in Culinary Arts, work as a Sous Chef for Bayport Cookery – the top rated restaurant in Minnesota, according to the Zagat Survey – and leave it all behind