3rd of July
Near-disaster making ribs. Smoking without a drip pan because I get away with it usually. Had a pretty bad grease fire while I had the lid open spritzing them. Pulled the ribs, took out some wood that had grease on … Continue reading
Near-disaster making ribs. Smoking without a drip pan because I get away with it usually. Had a pretty bad grease fire while I had the lid open spritzing them. Pulled the ribs, took out some wood that had grease on … Continue reading
My brother and I used to beat on each other, but there was some kind of code. We only punched each other in the back. But it was more or less constant. Eventually, my dad got us both boxing gloves, … Continue reading
Two schools: 1. Classical 2. Art brut The Classical school of marshmallow roasting requires significant technical ability and proper tools, as well as an appropriate environment within which to roast. The roasting stick should be one of the following: A … Continue reading
Silkworm had set out on another U.S. tour, and our van’s differential had just shit the bed outside of Butte, Montana. Had gotten it “fixed” before we left Seattle, but that is another story. Our guitar player was moving to … Continue reading
[continued from Part One] The car in question is an Audi A4 Avant. Avant is what Audi calls a station wagon. Audi makes seductive cars. They are well-designed with respect to visuals and ergonomics. It feels good to look at … Continue reading
A Silkworm documentary has been in the works for the last six years. Saw a rough cut this weekend. Unbelievably accurate, both in the details and in capturing the spirit of the band. I couldn’t have done it, even if … Continue reading
I grew up in Missoula, Montana. It is an oasis of liberal thought and attitude in the state. It would be such an oasis in most states. Montana tends to be libertarian with a small “L.” You may do what … Continue reading
1. I have no food. If solved, go to 2. 2. I have no clothing. If solved, go to 3. 3. I have no shelter. If solved, go to 4. 4. I have no money. If solved, go to 5. … Continue reading
Everything was great, but the pressed duck was overwhelming. Most of the time, if I am lucky enough to eat something incredible, I just think “holy shit, this is good.” I am in New Orleans, and I just thought “holy … Continue reading
One in a spate of ‘urban barbecue’ places that have popped up in Chicago. Excuse me, I mean ‘urban BBQ.’ Ate the ‘whole hog dinner’ last night with workmates. It looked great. Small hog. No head or feet, which was … Continue reading