Jan
13
When you think about cola, you are use to it being spelled with a “C”. However the “K” is really the appropriate later as the tree the extract used to make colas comes from begins with a “K”. Sprecher spells their cola with a K. They make their Puma Kola in a gas-fried kettle, which …
Jan
11
One of the reasons people drink so much soda pop is for the caffeine, they are addicted to it. They “need” that caffeine to get through their day. So they drink too much of it or the resort to drinking versions containing artificial sweeteners which may not be so good for you either. I enjoy …
Oct
04
I am someone who likes their carbonated beverages without caffeine. The difficult part is that some drinks like colas are not often found to be caffeine free. It is even more rare to find a cherry cola that is caffeine free. That is why I was excited when I got to pick up some Sprecher …
Sep
02
Oh how I love root beer. There are so many great root beers on the market to choose from. I don’t think I will be ever done reviewing root beers (and that’s a good thing). Today I am going to review a root beer made by Sprecher, who is a brewery out of Glendale, Wisconsin. …
Aug
27
As we near the end of August, my thoughts are turning towards fall. I love the fall season. The colors, the cooler weather, and especially the apples! So I thought today would be a good day to review an apple drink. Reed’s Spiced Apple Brew was one drink I couldn’t wait to get my hands …
Jul
08
When it comes to my carbonated beverages, I do not drink ones that have caffeine in them. I think it started because of something a teacher said when I was in elementary school. So because of this I don’t think too many colas. Most companies include caffeine in their colas. And while caffeine free verisons …
Jul
08
Many months ago I found China Cola first stocked on the shelves of Busch’s in Saline, Michigan. I didn’t get around to buying it until it went on sale. I was excited to finally try this cola which is caffeine free. This cola was made by Reed’s, who are known for their ginger brew. The …
Apr
25
As I type this entry, I am at Whole Foods Market in Ann Arbor, MI. I needed something to drink while I work on the website (thank Whole Foods for the free wifi) so I picked up a can of their 365 brand Cola. Now typically I don’t drink much cola, because I don’t drink …
Apr
09
Lipton has recently come out with some new flavors to add to their Brisk line of beverages. They come in colorful 1 liter bottles that retail for 99 cents and come in several different flavors. The first flavor that I am going to review is their Strawberry Melon. Unlike other Brisk drinks, this is not a …
Welcome to my blog! My name is Eric. I live in Saline, Michigan with my wife (Donna) and two daughters, Hannah (3 1/2) and Autumn (1). I started this blog in October 2009 to share my culinary experiences from making my own food from scratch to what I find at farmer's markets and grocery stores.
