Travel by Proxy - Pandemic Edition

Episode #162 Lake Monster Brewing

In today's episode we talk about our last visit from our impromptu brewery crawl, Lake Monster Brewing, in Saint Paul, MN

We'll have tastings of several brews recorded at Lake Monster

Finally, we discuss the state of the planet and how the Covid 19 pandemic has created new ways to interact with local breweries

We hope you're staying safe, and know that we care about y'all, and hope everyone the best in these trying times

Musical Credits:

Good Day by Alex (c) copyright 2012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: DonnieOzone

Now We're Talkin' by Jeris (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: lrockhq

Episode #161 Urban Growler

We recorded this episode a few weeks before MN went into quarantine, so please enjoy this memory of how the world was, and will be again!

Stay safe out there everyone! We love and appreciate all of you.

Musical Credits:

Good Day by Alex (c) copyright 2012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: DonnieOzone

Now We're Talkin' by Jeris (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: lrockhq

Episode #160

We spend some time talking about our favorite memories regarding Sody Pop.

Please note that this was recorded prior to everything shutting down due to the Corona Virus pandemic, and we will have one more episode coming out that was recorded in the same time frame. We are adhering to the requests and requirements for Social Distancing, but will continue to provide content each week, albeit we will be recording them remotely.

Stay safe, and please know that you're all amazing, and we'll get through this. - Aaron

Musical Credits:

Good Day by Alex (c) copyright 2012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: DonnieOzone

Now We're Talkin' by Jeris (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: lrockhq

Episode #159 Blue Sun Soda

In today's episode Andrea sits down with Mark Lazarchic, the owner of Blue Sun Soda

We taste two of the options that Blue Sun make

Finally, we discuss the soda fountain and the pinball league

We would like to thank Mark for sitting down for an interview with Andrea, and for opening up about how it all came to be

The State Fair Chocolate Chip Cookies soda is incredible and really does taste just like baked cookies.

The Blue Cheese Dressing Soda, well, it really does taste like Blue Cheese Dressing with cane sugar. It's... interesting, but in the best way.

We really do suggest that you give the selection a shot, and you can contact them to see if their wares are available near you.

Musical Credits:

Good Day by Alex (c) copyright 2012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: DonnieOzone

Now We're Talkin' by Jeris (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: lrockhq

Episode #158 Bang Brewing

In today's episode we explore Bang Brewing in Saint Paul, MN

Taste a few of their beers

And learn about their commitment to sustainable brewing

We wanted to share the photo that Andrea took of the mounted comparison of the Kernza plant next to a more common Wheat stalk can be found in the blog post at travelbyproxy.com

The articles we mentioned aren't the only reading on the topic, but there are plentiful links available within them:

National Geographic article (may require signing in or providing an email address)

Star Tribune article that we also discussed

The Land Institute website with other resources to learn about Kernza

More from The Land Institute about beer being brewed from Kernza

We really enjoyed our time at Bang Brewing, and we think you should head over for a visit if you have the opportunity.

Please let us know if we were wrong about anything we were discussing, send us a message at [email protected] and help us learn more about the topics we cover!

Musical Credits:

Good Day by Alex (c) copyright 2012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: DonnieOzone

Now We're Talkin' by Jeris (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: lrockhq

Episode #157 Cheap Eats

We'll taste some Shamrock Shakes and Coke Zero

Finally, we discuss our favorite guilty pleasures in Fast Food

The Shamrock Shake is a wonderful mainstay of spring for us, it's a mint flavored shake and it's limited in time every year, which makes it all the sweeter for the anticipation.

This episode is very heavy in breakfast foods, so if you would like to hear our take on more lunch/dinner options, please let us know by sending us a message at [email protected]

Musical Credits:

Good Day by Alex (c) copyright 2012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: DonnieOzone

Now We're Talkin' by Jeris (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: lrockhq

Episode #156: Adulting at Disney, aka the one where Aaron can't remember lots of words

In today's episode we talk about being Child-free Adults at and around Disney and its resorts

We'll also taste an experimental concoction of our own design, as well as a scotch and soda

Finally, we discuss how important walking speed is when walking around parks

Right off the bat: Aaron was trying to say Single Malt Scotch, rather than small/single batch. (Not sure why I couldn't manage to remember simple words).

The shot that we were thinking of is a Cement Mixer, which is actually Baileys and Lime juice, not pickle juice.

The pattern on the chairs that Aaron was trying to describe is Madras, not Chambray (which is a fabric, not a pattern).

Thanks for listening to us butcher words into new shapes, and if you have questions about our ADD/ADHD brains, please send them to [email protected]

Musical Credits:

Good Day by Alex (c) copyright 2012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: DonnieOzone

Now We're Talkin' by Jeris (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: lrockhq

Episode #155 Sweets from Manila and Japan Redux. AKA Crinklefest 2020

In today's episode we taste sweets from Manila and Norita

We'll also drink some sake

Finally, we have to open all the plastic packaging, and you get to hear that all crinkling for about 30 minutes!

Musical Credits:

Good Day by Alex (c) copyright 2012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: DonnieOzone

Now We're Talkin' by Jeris (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: lrockhq

Episode #154 The Slanted Door, San Francisco, CA

In today's episode we talk about The Slanted Door in San Francisco, CA

We'll taste some tea

Finally, we discuss the history of The Slanted Door

Aaron was so excited to sit down and remember his experience at The Slanted Door, as it has really stuck with him over the years. If you're looking to splurge while in San Francisco, we highly recommend indulging your palate at The Slanted Door. The Prix Fixe options for lunch are very reasonably priced, and will give you a great variety of what they have to offer.

The Slanted door is located in the Ferry Building, which is home to a wide variety of shops and purveyors of fine foods. We highly recommend that you check it out.

We do have a correction about the James Beard Awards: There are more categories than we were aware of at time of recording, so while each category only has one winner per year, there is more than one award to be issued each year. Just wanted to clarify and correct our mistake there!

Looks like Twinings tea is pronounced with a long I at the beginning, so Andrea was right.

And we have found this video of a blooming tea brewing, and it's pretty awesome.

For those of you who want the full video experience of the Laffing Sal, please click this link.

Musical Credits:

Good Day by Alex (c) copyright 2012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: DonnieOzone

Now We're Talkin' by Jeris (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: lrockhq

Episode #153 Vacation Rentals - Muskie River Lodge - Tomahawk, WI

In today's episode we talk about a rustic converted bar and breakfast in Tomahawk, WI

Taste a beer by O'so Brewing

Finally, we offer some tips on vacation rentals

If you want to learn more about Airbnb or VRBO, please check out those links for their respective websites. You can search by location, price, duration of stay, and a few other options to really refine what you want to get out of your vacation.

Musical Credits:

Good Day by Alex (c) copyright 2012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: DonnieOzone

Now We're Talkin' by Jeris (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: lrockhq