Randy

My name is Randy Clemens, and I am a freelance food writer based in Los Angeles. I am a graduate of the California School of Culinary Arts, a BJCP Recognized Beer Judge, and an all-around hedonist. When not peddling (or consuming) beer, wine, and cheese, I can be found writing, reading, or brewing up suds in my friend’s kitchen.

Homepage: http://www.randyclemens.com


Posts by Randy

The Craft of Stone Brewing Co.: Liquid Lore, Epic Recipes, and Unabashed Arrogance

25 August 2011 - 8:03 am

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It is with great pride that I announce the publication of my next book, The Craft of Stone Brewing Co.: Liquid Lore, Epic Recipes, and Unabashed Arrogance, gracing bookstore shelves on September 27, 2011. Not long after completing the manuscript for my first book (The Sriracha Cookbook: 50 “Rooster Sauce” Recipes That Pack a Punch), [...]

Master Cleanse: My Semi-Annual Detox Plan

20 July 2011 - 9:36 pm

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I’ve fallen in love with the Master Cleanse detox. I’m gearing up to do it again next week (my fourth time through it over the past 18 months), and I can’t begin to praise it highly enough. I get a lot of weird looks, and besides those I receive in general, I seem to get [...]

Raw Sprouted Hummus Recipe

10 February 2011 - 10:19 pm

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This is easily my most-requested recipe, and I’m sorry it took me so long to post it. Sprouted garbanzo beans are an excellent source of protein, and their delicious, nutty — almost grassy — flavor helps to make this raw hummus a real crowd pleaser. It’s a lot of fun to make, and the unique [...]

How to Sprout Raw Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas)

10 February 2011 - 10:15 pm

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Sprouting beans, seeds, and grains is an amazing, easy way to unlock their hidden nutritional value. The sprouting process is quite simple, and allows for easier digestion and easier assimilation of countless nutrients. Besides adding a small handful to a bright, summer salad, sprouted garbanzo beans can be used in a variety of dishes, either [...]

Dionicess VIII: The Bruery & The Foundry on Melrose

24 January 2011 - 9:28 am

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Mark your calendars, kids. I’m teaming up with my good friends Gev Kazanchyan and Dave “The Gueuzehound” Watrous to bring you yet another installment of the popular beer pairing event series: Dionicess. Dionicess VIII marks the third such event that I’ve had the pleasure to work on. This time, we’re pairing up the world class [...]