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Who Watches the ..... German Kids Coming of Age
So Thursday night I went to see Watchmen at midnight. ( and I shall now put my opinions behind this handy dandy cut so as to not piss anyone off with spoilers ) -
I've Died and gone to Foodie Heaven
So my parents took me out for lunch today for my borthday. We went to l'Albatros. It was far and away the single best meal of my life ( Read more... ) -
Wine Tasting Dinner
I got to work the Wine Tasting Dinner at work today. Here's the menu.
Stages Gastronomic Stimulus Package
Featuring Bailout Bordeaux Wines
Duck confit stuffed baby potatoes - truffle scented shaved brussels
Klingenfus Pinot Blanc Signature, 2007 Alsace
Ahi Tuna Tartar - grilled fennel, petite arugula, mustard aioli, fried capers
Klingenfus ( Read more... ) -
The 3 truths of cooking
Truth #1 aka the Paula Deen rule - Butter makes everything better. Or as my friend Kevin says Butter lubricates the soul ( Read more... ) -
Coffee for the President
Here in Cleveland we have a local coffee house chain called Phoenix. I am a big fan. Their coffee is much better than Starbucks or Carribu, the 2 national chains we have here. Anyway Phoenix has a new blend called Obama Blend. A mix of Kenyan, Hawaiian, and Indonisian coffees. -
Coraline
Yesterday I went to the movies to see Coraline. As many know I am a big fan of Neil Gaiman, who wrote the book, and have been deeply disapointed by previous adaptions of his work. Mirrormask was ok at best, and Stardust made me want to gouge out my own eyes. Coraline however was FABULOUS. I highly recommend it especially if you can get toa ( Read more... ) -
RHPS
When I was 17 I went to the Coventy theater to see The Rocky Horror Picture Show. I fell in love with it. The next year I went off to college. I started seeing Rocky Horror every weekend at the Warwick Theater in Providence Rhode Island. When I returned to Ohio after college I found that the Coventry theater had closed and Rocky Horror was now ( Read more... ) -
Winter
Ok it is currently -8 degrees with wind chills of -30 degrees, so here is what I want to know. Where the hell is all that global warming they keep talking about? -
W's Farewell Address
Tonight at 8pm W will give his farewell address to the nation. As I will be at work I am recording it. I figure I can always use a good laugh after a hard night at work.