Tag Archives: food and cooking

sausage gravy

Posted on April 27, 2013 by

The best sausage gravy ever. Nuff said.  If you live in the Western parts of the US Midwest or anywhere in the South, or live with someone from that kind of background, you know exactly what I’m talking about and … Continue reading →

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the lady in the bottle

Posted on March 25, 2013 by

How many bottles of Sailor Jerry’s have I emptied since I went on a rum kick a few years ago?  A dozen, probably, at least.  We’re all used to the beautiful tattoo flash hula lady on the front label:But did … Continue reading →

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really good root beer makes you want things

Posted on March 9, 2013 by

Really good root beer makes you want things.  It makes you want sandals and onion rings and convertibles and sunlight after supper.  It makes you want to put on your sandals and get in the convertible at suppertime and go … Continue reading →

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how to corner: corned beef

Posted on March 1, 2013 by

Like corned beef?  Hate cooking it?  Simmer it too long and it’s tasteless and falls to shreds, simmer it too briefly and it’s tough as leather. Boil it and it’s unspeakable.  Our wonderful butcher shop pickles its own briskets and … Continue reading →

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let’s eat a sandwich

Posted on February 9, 2013 by

Juggling about a thousand things I want to get out of the way before the Auto Show next week, and of course none of them are finished.  What to do? When in doubt, pause and eat a sandwich.  Here’s a … Continue reading →

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the creative process– mongolian barbecue

Posted on February 2, 2013 by

It’s not a just a lunch, it’s a work in progress.  Not all creativity results in cartoon stories …  BC Osaka over by the mall offers a cold bar, sushi, and all the Chinese buffet favorites, but the main attraction … Continue reading →

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lunch special

Posted on January 28, 2013 by

Today at El Salto:  “Carnitas Express”. That’s carnitas with beans and rice and guac’ and chopped tomatoes and sour cream, plus bonus flour tortillas. El Salto is known for their carnitas and they were particularly good this morning –nice and … Continue reading →

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placemat sketch 1

Posted on January 27, 2013 by

The reason restaurants put paper placemats on their tables is to give us  something to draw on, right?  I thought this year I would post my better placemat sketches.  Date: 1/17/2013 Restaurant: Steak and Shake Lunch: regular chili cheese fries … Continue reading →

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inauguration

Posted on January 21, 2013 by

“A Cartoonist in Kekionga” is a non political blog, by definition.  But public events are well within its scope, and I really like watching big ceremonies of all kinds.  They have complex structures, and there is always the highly entertaining … Continue reading →

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soup

Posted on January 14, 2013 by

Don’t worry, I am not turning into one of those people who take pictures of their food. I am just practicing. And so I am sending you a picture of soup– tomato soup with asiago cheese croutons, to be specific. … Continue reading →

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