Welcome to Ale and Apron
I’m Julie, the home cook behind Ale and Apron. I live in sunny Florida with my husband and our pup. I love gardening, good beer, and putting my own spin on recipes.
I love to make and share comfort food with creative twists—from approachable dinners for two to sourdough baking (especially homemade sourdough bagels and dinner rolls).
Since I’m usually cooking for my husband and myself, sometimes I make just enough for one meal, and other times I lean into Sunday batch preps—like hearty casseroles, meatloaves, and soups—so we have easy meals for the week or dishes to freeze for later. You’ll find a little of both here.
Ale and Apron isn’t my first food blog. I started blogging back in 2012 and ran my previous blog for eight years before selling it in 2020. During that time, my recipes were featured by publications and brands including TABASCO and Eggland’s Best. Those recipes were published under my maiden name, Julie Murkerson. After taking a few years off, I decided it was time to start sharing recipes again.
How Ale and Apron Got Its Name
My husband is a homebrewer, and I’m the home cook, so Ale and Apron seemed like a fitting name for my blog!
We usually have something interesting on tap, and I enjoy experimenting with his homebrews in my cooking and baking. I also share store-bought beer alternatives so you can try these recipes at home, too.
Of course, not every recipe here contains beer. You’ll also find plenty of classic and modern comfort food where I’m simply testing new ideas and putting my own spin on familiar favorites.
Browse My Recipes & Stay In Touch
Looking for something to cook or bake? Head over to my Recipe Index to browse dinners for two, meal prep ideas, and other comfort food favorites.
If you enjoy my recipes and want to see what I’m making next, I’d love for you to subscribe to the Ale and Apron email list. I’ll let you know when I publish a new recipe.