Month: November 2025

Good evening readers, I hope everyone is having a great month so far, I can’t believe we are almost to the tail end of November?! Like where did the month go? It’s a train without any stops speeding recklessly to 2026. It’s one of those moments where you realize the time that you had, all that time there really wasn’t that much in the first place, it’s an illusion. But I wanted to write not about time slipping like sand through an hourglass but rather about Welcome To Derry, let’s brew about it!

So, I know I talked a bit about Welcome To Derry before but I’d like to cover the show as the story unravels. I was a bit iffy on the first episode, I feel like they were really going for shock value at first. The series follows Ronnie, Marge, Will and Rich 4 misfits that come together (similar flavor as the movies) to try to free Ronnie’s dad from possibly being locked up due to the kids in the first episode getting killed by Pennywise. As the kids try to show proof of Ronnie’s dad’s innocence the military tries to find a weapon against the cold war enemies.

One of my favorite characters in The Shining just so happens to crossover into this series which heard about Stephen King doing this with his characters, it is the young Dick Hallorann, whom, shown Danny how to use the Shine. Dick was known as a prior service member and in this show he is trying to find the source. I practically jumped out of my seat with excitement. I can’t wait for the next episode!

But what do you think of the series so far? what don’t you like about the series? Which character is your favorite or what are you most excited to see happen?

As Always Keep On Brewin!

Good evening readers, I hope you enjoyed last week’s content about Black Phone 2. It was fun watching it and writing about it! Today, however I went on an adventure for some good eats, let’s brew about it!

So, I’ve lived in Plant City for over a year and I’m still exploring the city and the surrounding area. MY little adventure took me to Brandon which is not too far from the home. There is a tonnnn of businesses in Brandon, most of which are chain type, Outback, Cracker Barrel but I’ve never seen this one before. However, I’ve been driving by this place call K POT and it made me wonder. I never had hot pot before nor Korean BBQ, how much of risk can it be?

The place was quiet at first, but it started to pick up right after I came in. You can choose to do just the Korean BBQ or for 5 dollars more you can do the hotpot, seeing as I’ve done neither, I did BOTH! The Korean burner is set almost in the middle with your burner for your hot pot right in front of you. For the hot pot you need to choose your broth base. There was a lot that you need to know such as adjusting your temperature and where the buttons are (luckily there were cooking times for different proteins and for vegetables.) Best part there are LOADS of options to choose from that you can go pick out yourself.

Now, not only have I NOT eaten all day but the choices were all amazing, and delicious smelling. There was an area for the Korean BBQ then there was an area for the hotpot, section for sauces and a section for dessert. So much all at once, so I tried a little bit of everything. A little bit of beef, pork, and seafood, I even tried Shiitake mushrooms. This place is FANTASTIC!!!!!! I know exactly where I want to go for my birthday.

The place was cozy and friendly, and a great experience. Have you ever been to a place like this? The bulgogi was phenomenal, I recommend the spicy beef and spicy pork belly. Have you ever cooked your food in front of you at a restaurant?

As Always Keep On Brewin!

Good evening readers! I hope everyone is staying warm, here in Florida it doesn’t really get cold but, I know everywhere else it’s already started or it’s making its way over. Tonight is a movie night post and I’m freaking excited, I really enjoyed the movie Black Phone so, popcorn has been popped, let’s brew about it!

Black Phone 2 picks up after a few yearswhere the first one ended following Finn and Gwen dealing with the aftermath of the Grabber. Gwen is still getting visions via dreams and Finn keeps getting phone calls (not answering I might add). Gwen’s dreams are pointing towards a camp called, Alpine Lake where their mother was once a counselor. The setting is up where its cold and snowing aka why I asked I hope you guys are warm, the movie has me putting a blanket on my feet.

Finn, Gwen, and their friend Ernesto go out to Alpine Lake to find out why Gwen’s dreams are pointing towards Alpine Lake. Finn wants to keep their mission quiet but with Gwen’s dreams becoming more erratic they enlist the help of Mando and Mustang. It all circles back to the Grabber, whom actually worked as the maintenance man, and the camp being his original stoping grounds.

Uncovering truths long dead buried deep about the missing boys and the curious death of their mother, our heroes triumph over evil with twists, turns and a little help from other side. I feel like this is a great sequel and it kept to the rhythm and tone of the first movie while creating surprises that aren’t the same dog and pony show of the first. Have you seen the movie, if so what do you think? Did Black Phone 2 match up to the second or do you feel like it flopped? Are there any movies you’d like to see that are coming soon?

As Always Keep On Brewin!

Good evening readers! Spooky month is wrapping up but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t resonate in our black hearts. There might be some horror movies coming our way before the end of the year, I will have to do some research but I wanted to talk about the prequel to It, Welcome To Derry and some good ol’ fashion bbq, let’s brew about it!

So, first stop, Welcome To Derry, I’ve been excited about this since I first heard the news. I really enjoyed the It franchise, I love how it revived Steven King’s work, and the movies can severely make me jump out of my seat. The first episode, starts off with a bang, and yes some spoiler alerts here, it graphic quick with the mother giving birth in the car while the rest of the family chants. It fits with how creepy and dark It is, but I feel like they might have gone over board with this cherry bomb.

However, the story telling and the era intrigues me, I love the retro feel and how the “new” but old gang comes together.The first episode does end on a cliffhanger in which it looks like 80% of the group is merc’ed in a movie theater. I’m curious how the story will take this twist, was this a vision or a nightmare? How will this all tie together?

Why is there bbq in the title? Because I just went to our local bbq place, known as the BEST bbq place in Plant City, started by Elton Johnson back in 1954. The place was not only packed with people but mouthwatering aromas. Saturday’s are the days they sell their ribeyes, and I’m sorry YES it’s a bbq place but I can’t pass up a good ribeye. Everything melted in my mouth from the steak (that didn’t even need A1, I know sacrilege) baked potato right down to the house salad and sweet roll. So so much food, but I have enough for lunch tomorrow. I’m excited to relive the experience or maybe in the evening while watching the second episode of Welcome To Derry, sky’s the limit tomorrow. Also, made a note Johnson’s has a Thanksgiving feast, I may know what I’m dong for the upcoming holiday.

BUT have you watched the new episode of Welcome To Derry? What do you think so far? Which is your favorite character/ scene so far? I really love that it’s basing it around the movie theater in Derry and the lighthouse. Also, when you get bbq what do you like to order?

As Always Keep On Brewin!