A Mason Jar, Tinker Bell and a Scorpion Named Luke

AmyD. | November 9, 2009

She spent the summer capturing butterflies and keeping them in a mason jar. Some life preserving soul in the house had the good sense to cut slits in the top and encourage her to place a few zinnias in the jar as well. Thank goodness. Late at night I would creep downstairs and like a [...]

Dawgnawt BBQ Team

AmyD. | June 8, 2009

Last weekend was the big event… the one we’ve been practicing for, the Bakersfield Biggest Baddest Barbecue Championship 2009! After months of tweaking websites and eating loads of Mike’s barbecue everything came down to late (very late) Friday night right up to noon on Saturday.
They say that competitions are won or lost within the [...]

Come Over To The Dark Side… We Have Kosher Salt!

AmyD. | April 8, 2009

How does that one go?
Oh, yes.
Jose Cuervo you are a friend of mine
I like to drink you with a little salt and lime
Most bullshit ever entered in just two lines.
Jose Cuervo could not make a good tequila if someone really important’s life absolutely depended on it.
I believe this with every fiber of [...]