Ah, there's nothing quite like a cold, refreshing beer to bring back memories. For me it's Oberon Ale by Bell's Brewing that reminds me of camping in northern Michigan - kickin' it back on a beach or grilling at the campsite. Good times. Another thing would be my grandma's Bulgarian vinen kebab which is braised beef with a stewed tomato and wine sauce served with homemade mashed potatoes. Even though my grams is not around anymore and it was her own secret recipe, just thinking about it hits me in the nostalgia.
Hey, are you from Michigan? You know, Hubski is based out of Ann Arbor. There is a large contingent of michiganders on the site. We will often have Hubski meet ups in either Ann Arbor or Detroit, probably once a year. I like Oberon as well, but my favorite from Bells is hands down their Two Hearted Ale. Dude, your grandma's kebab sounds awesome! Welcome to Hubski balkansk!
Hey there - I'm in the west suburbs of Chicago, but Michigan is probably my favorite place to visit in the world. I'm planning a camping trip for the end of July to visit Glen Arbor and Sleeping Bear Dunes, Northport, Traverse City, and Mackinaw. I'm new to Hubski and had no idea it was based out of Ann Arbor, but that just makes me like it that much more! Might have to keep track of one of those Hubski meetings. Two Hearted is fantastic, that's for sure. I associate Oberon with that particular memory because the first time I tried it was chilled from a bottle sitting on my beach chair overlooking Sleeping Bear Bay. Something about it just brings me back to that moment. Love me some Bell's Brewing ever since. Heck yeah, was it delicious! I'm still trying to figure out how she made it. Found some old handwritten Bulgarian cookbooks I'm trying to decipher and see if I can find that secret ingredient that made hers special. And thanks for the welcome! I'm already enjoying this community - great vibe from day 1.
I also have great memories of Sleeping Bear Dunes. We went there often when I was a child. My family has a place on the south arm of Lake Charlevoix, so we kicked around that area quite a bit. I love Traverse City and Petoskey. Enjoy your upcoming camping trip. Let me know if you ever have any questions about the site, glad you found us.