A bit of an introduction may be in order. I am Kandie. Already you have formed unconscious biases of what it means to be a Kandie.
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Don't worry; I am not offended. I am a culmination of genetics and experiences of tragedies and comedies. What may seem divergent on paper is simply conventional in my world. I am the embodiment of contradiction.
Next: Walks to the sofa and takes a seat.
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So, we find ourselves experiencing history being made as the most prolific killer in about a century indiscriminately takes lives by the million - COVID-19. ......people en masse have gained - or renewed - a passion for food and spirits, as well as an acute interest in the macabre. I want to explore pairing these two interests.
Next: Takes a sip of beer.
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This is not meant to be taken seriously, but rather a distraction from real life in a light-hearted homage to irreverence.
Next: Takes a dramatic seated bow.
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I have been feeling nostalgic for home lately: Cleveland, Ohio. Yes, Yes; I know. But, like, have you spent any time in the city of Cleveland? It has sandy beaches, professional sports teams with eternally optimistic fans, an amazing live music and art scene and the dining options are...
Next: Puts hand up to mouth as though sharing a secret.
Next: Takes a long drink and sits back to get comfortable.
Waxes poetic about Cleveland for a moment.
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This will be several Cleveland scenes in rapid succession.
So you see, there is bit of everything in Cleveland - including its share of serial killers! The most recently notorious being Anthony Sowell. Like any good horror story, it begins on Halloween... ... So when the police entered the property they found...
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Will be editing this into the Vlog.
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Next: Takes another drink with wide eyes.
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After reaction, leans forward a bit.
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What do y'all think of this pairing? Do you disagree or have alternate suggestions? Do you have a murderer you would like highlighted in a future pairing or have a pairing to which you would like me to match a murderer? Leave a comment to let me know!
Hand gestures while finishing up the story.
OK, not to Tarantino-up the story, but I must take you back two years prior to 2007, when multiple complaints began being called in to the city stating that the area smelled like "dead bodies". Thankfully, for Anthony Sowell that is, there is literally a...
Next: Takes a drink and then a ridiculously big bite.
The pairings for this one was too easy. Clearly, it would have to be miniature savory paczkis stuffed with delicious kielbasa sausage and pungent sauerkraut, colloquially known as The Clevelander. Since everyone knows that pilsners and pale ales go best with kielbasa, the obvious choice here is Great Lakes Brewing Company's Burning River Pale Ale. Enjoy!