Ginger Beer

During my vacation in NZ I acquired a taste for Ginger Beer. It's brewed from ginger roots with a tangy taste and the ability to calm my stomach. Here in the States I've only seen Ginger Ale, which doesn't really compare. So, I was quite surprised last week when I browsed the grocery store aisles and found ginger beer. Anticipating a trip back to memory lane I bought a six-pack and went home. What a disappointment! The stuff was way to sweet and when I checked the label, I found out that it was made from ginger juice, not roots. Too bad...... I guess, I'll have to keep on looking.

The summer her so far has been great. It's been warm, but not super hot. Boston is always a great place to go and there a a couple nice towns up the coast that are always worth visiting. Salem maintains its quirky character. Which other town would give out licenses for fortune tellers and psychics? Can't wait for Halloween, I hear it's a blast.

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