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Monthly Archives: July 2008
Mugged in El Cerrito CA
My mother was mugged today. I should say there was an attempt to mug her but she fought back. In El friggin’ Cerrito. She spent most of her life in New York City and was never mugged – go figure. … Continue reading
Cheater’s BBQ
If you’ll be spending time outside anyway, then you might as well multitask and get some BBQ going. You can make some “cheater’s” BBQ, which means you’ll slow-cook a hunk of meat using a Weber grill for as many hours … Continue reading
Berry on his futon
I have a few nice photos of old bones laying on his futon. How many dogs are able to boast their own futon? We have had some hot weather here, so the office – where said futon is located – … Continue reading
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Comfort food for Jon
Jon is moving to Santa Barbara tomorrow, so I thought I’d make a fancy breakfast for him this weekend. I had gotten a hold of a small organic ham last week, which I roasted next to some oven home fries, … Continue reading
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Tagged african-american cuisine, meat, southern cuisine, vegetables
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4th of July 2008
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY! We grilled ribeyes today. Ribeyes be fatty and flavorful and good. Since it’s a holiday, we went for the gusto. I purchased a prime rib and cut the steaks myself. Stupidly, I waited too long and was … Continue reading

