Mostly Semantics

Longtime readers (ok, co-bloggers) may remember me rhapsodizing last April about guanciale. Actually, any regular game night attendee has probably heard a thing or two about it from me, as it is so delicious that I went out of my way to order a slab online. Without a doubt, one of the most delicious things ever (though I definitely need to figure out how they made it at Obelisk, as my home prepped version did not delight to the same degree). Well, with a tip of my hat to Anthony, I’d just like to show you that my tastes are trendsetting! The (I’ll say) influential Washingtonian food bloggers agree, pork jowl is so HOT for 2008! Stay tuned, kids, and I’ll tell you what weird deliciousness I like this year, so that you can see it in restaurants next year.

So, I saw this tragic story in the Post about a beautiful elderly couple who are heartlessly denied the ramp they need to access their home due to ‘historic preservation’ and I thought I should comment because, well, I happen to live on their block. I thought maybe I would get to it before Rusty, but he is a man who covers his beat pretty thoroughly. Thanks for the link by the way, and welcome, traffic! Then I read his post and realized he did not actually have the exact same take as me, so (more…)

Christmas Midwest-style ended up being alright despite my wounds and shoddy haircut. I received some good gifts: GPS (for the car I don’t have but it’s pretty flippin’ sweet nonetheless); a few books, some DVDs (Firefly and an awesome He-Man collection); and some flashy new ties among other things. But the interesting part is always the traveling, right? (more…)

What’s better than commuting to work? Probably reading about it. (more…)

I went over to Tweaks’ place for roasted chicken, garlic bread, and orange juice last night and was having an enjoyable evening until her roomie, Mr. T, came home and placed his bike in the backyard only to discover that the detached garage was open, wide open. (more…)