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Who’s gonna tell me how to make a yerba mate?

Sig — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 11:47:52 +0000

Thanks to my sparkling personality, I got a package the other day.

After the requisite “Awww!” I started to check out the package contents. First I found a crack pipe.

Ok, It’s a bombilla, but I thought it was a crackpipe at first. I’ve been in Memphis too long.

And a Gourd, though I think the one I’m linking is a different style, it’s the same idea.

Seems to be a polished hardwood vessel. The one I was sent is absolutely beautiful.

I believe the traditional way is to put the loose tea in the bottom and pour nearly boiling water over it, then let it steep before drinking it through the bombilla. Here’s the tea.

Looks like pot, honestly.

Everything together has an undeniable old world charm.

Now, your job is to tell me how to make this tea without ruining it. Should I use my French Press or just rely on the straw for filtration? Do I let it steep for long, or drink it fast? Should I add sugar, milk, etc, or drink it as straight tea? What should I send the lovely Maria in a futile attempt to match a gift this cool? Help!

Local Eggs from Donnell Farms

Sig — Sun, 16 May 2010 23:20:02 +0000

Spotted these at Miss Cordelia’s, and decided to give them a try. I’ll update when I cook some, but I figured I would post them now.

They obviously also raise beef, so now I have to try that too

Huey’s Nacho Carnage, the heat is here, donk o the day.

Sig — Mon, 10 May 2010 10:30:04 +0000

I always forget that Huey’s has some pretty awesome nachos. Got some the other night with TheoGeo and nommed them. I forgot to take pics until it was far too late

Summer is definitely coming back. Funny how you forget exactly how oppressively hot it is.

Also, I’m gonna try to capture as many of the insanely stupid cars around memphis when I can and post it. It likely won’t be “o the day”, but it sounds cool, so I’m going with it. First lesson learned, try to find them in daylight.

That’s it for now, if anyone needs me I’ll be sitting here hoping this sore throat doesn’t turn out to be strep.

Finally Tried the Catfish Basket from Huey’s.

Sig — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 05:36:52 +0000

Really good. The breading is odd, kinda like chicken tender breading, but it definitely works. I still think Westy’s holds the top honors overall, but they’re pretty inconsistent lately. Huey’s is a close second, and they’re historically very consistent.

(Copious amounts of pepper added by me)

On a vaguely related note, I’m still blown away by the picture quality from my Nexus One.

No more excuses for bad pictures.

Sig — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 10:53:25 +0000

And I swear, I’ll stop freaking out over my new phone soon and go back to posting relevant shit, but I’m pretty damn impressed with the Nexus One’s camera. Here’s a pic of the (fantastic) pizza I got from Little Italy last night. (Click for huge size)

I’m going to stab everyone if I don’t get Mexican food soon.

Sig — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:22:32 +0000

I keep putting it off, I’m in an insane margarita and taco withdrawal craze. This will end badly.

Breakfast from Blue Plate or How to condense your entire day’s caloric intake into one meal.

Sig — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:08:15 +0000

I woke up early yesterday morning and was famished, having skipped dinner. I decided I’d grab some carry out from Blue Plate. I ordered the “2 Eggs any style” with Hash Browns. I forgot they ALSO come with biscuits and gravy. It was delicious, even though I couldn’t finish it, but it was so filling I literally didn’t anything else all day. They definitely give you your money’s worth.

I think I’m gonna hit Kooky Canuck tonight after work, I’ll try to remember to bring a camera or something and document the shenanigans.

Why is there no place for fish and chips downtown?

Sig — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:12:11 +0000

Or am I forgetting a place? There was Dan McGuinness, but it’s long gone. I don’t believe flying fish does fish and chips, I think the closest you’re gonna get there is catfish with a side of fries. I need a fish and chip fix, let me know if you have any suggestions.

Don’t forget – Soup Sunday Tomorrow at FedEx Forum.

Sig — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:20:16 +0000

I’ll be there with Theogeo. $20 gets you a bunch of soup from 11am to 2pm, with proceeds going to Youth Villages. More info HERE, or you can check out the menu I so thoughtfully screenshotted for you.

(Click for the larger image of course)

Have a day off, just grabbed some lunch at Lenny’s

Sig — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:00:19 +0000

I ordered online, which is really well done, and ran down there to pick it up. Great system, everything was ready, paid with a card online and didn’t even have to sign anything, just grabbed it and went. Their french dip is fucking awesome btw.

Not sure if I’m going to get out tonight or not. Bardog has pint night, but I have to work tomorrow too.