Meet me at the New Holland Brewing Co., 66 East 8th St., in Holland, MI, for a holiday book signing of The Best of American Beer & Food. Sample recipes from the book will be presented as specials for the evening in the pub, and you make an evening of it, strolling around Holland’s Parade of Lights street festival.

Beervangelist Fred Bueltmann was one of the contributors to the cookbook, too, with pairings from appetizers to desserts. Just to get you in the mood, here’s a photo of a classic beer and chocolate pairing, courtesy of Cocoliquot’s talented chocolatier, David Bacco. Yes, you can order these exquisite confections online, at cocoliquot.com