Since it’s so hard to increase the number of readers on this here blog, I will be taking an easier route and will just try to increase the weight of my existing visitors. Once again I’d like to bring to your attention a golden opportunity to fatten up on a free McDonald’s Southern Style Biscuit [...]

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A recent trip to Charritos Taqueria on Independence Ave. was a success. Aside from a homeless guy trying to start a conversation with me of which I only understood the word “Oklahoma” , the food was cheap and delicious. Tacos are $1.85 and I purchased one with pork (puerco) and another one with [...]

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Most religions start with some kind of revelation. Some guy while walking in the woods finds golden plates, next thing you know, two scmucks are knocking on your door asking strange questions. An old man walks to the top of the mountain, comes down with a couple of stone tablets, next thing you know I [...]

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I am all about killing and eating tasty chickens but I draw the line at shaving them!

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WARNING: This post is not kosher on any day of the year.
My imaginary friend Moxie Mama wants to celebrate her 1/4 Ukrainian heritage by eating what real Ukrainians eat. Well, that’s real simple and no cooking required to boot. Ukrainian National Food is salo which is non-rendered pork fat. There is nothing like a thick [...]

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I always liked the restaurant reviews by the Pitch’s food critic Charles Ferruzza. Aside from his annoying habit of listing all of his dinner partners by name I always find his reports informative and fun to read. As always, I was the last schmuck to find out that Ferruzza & CO have a blog where [...]

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If you think this blog is famous for my humor and wit, breathtaking photography or an occasional glimpse behind the iron curtain you’d be wrong. I am now a worldwide authority on pickled jalapenos which is now the most viewed post on this blog. The reader has spoken so I am posting another recipe which [...]

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Mushrooms are a big part of Russian cuisine, they are plentiful in milder climates and many people are experienced mushroom pickers. Mushrooms can be easily preserved by drying, marinating, canning or whatever else people do to store them and that makes them available year round. I like mushrooms in soups, fried, sauteed, marinated, in stews, [...]

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 Some time ago I had a friend. She was beautiful and smart, funny, vibrant, with great sense of humor and an attentive listener. I cherished our moments together when we met for a drink and a conversation. Then I had to open my big mouth… Needless to say that our short-lived friendship is now a [...]

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If you have never picked your own blueberries you are missing out on a local treasure. The blueberry season is only starting so plan on going soon. I recommend going on a weekday when you will be surrounded by stay-at-home-moms and retirees. On weekends it gets very crowded. Check the picking report before you go and [...]

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