September 29, 2009
September 27, 2009
7 Lessons in Southern Hospitality - The Atlantic Food Channel
We don't entertain all that often, but we enjoy it when we do.
7 Lessons in Southern Hospitality - The Atlantic Food Channel
7 Lessons in Southern Hospitality - The Atlantic Food Channel
September 26, 2009
September 23, 2009
September 22, 2009
In which I take second place
In a Haiku contest:
O what bards these readers be! The winners. | MeMo | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
When my wife and I were sparking, we frequently sent each other Haikus.
Sometimes they were dirty.
O what bards these readers be! The winners. | MeMo | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
When my wife and I were sparking, we frequently sent each other Haikus.
Sometimes they were dirty.
September 21, 2009
Malaysia Looking To Copyright Food?
From TechDirt:
Malaysia Looking To Copyright Food?: "Last year, around this time, we noted that the country of Lebanon was trying to claim that it owns hummus and other middle eastern foods, such as falafel, tabouleh and baba gannouj, and that no other country could produce them. It seems that other parts of the world are seeing the same sort of thing, as Malaysia is trying to declare that it owns popular Malaysian dishes, like nasi lemak. It doesn't seem entirely clear what this means, and the article is a bit vague (the title mentions 'copyright,' but the rest of the article does not). Still, it's certainly yet another sign of the times, when it feels natural to some people to do totally ridiculous things in claiming 'ownership' of ideas.
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Malaysia Looking To Copyright Food?: "Last year, around this time, we noted that the country of Lebanon was trying to claim that it owns hummus and other middle eastern foods, such as falafel, tabouleh and baba gannouj, and that no other country could produce them. It seems that other parts of the world are seeing the same sort of thing, as Malaysia is trying to declare that it owns popular Malaysian dishes, like nasi lemak. It doesn't seem entirely clear what this means, and the article is a bit vague (the title mentions 'copyright,' but the rest of the article does not). Still, it's certainly yet another sign of the times, when it feels natural to some people to do totally ridiculous things in claiming 'ownership' of ideas.
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September 19, 2009
A bill I can get behind
My biggest disappointment with the Obama administration is his continuation of the Bush administration's policies that prompted the passage of the PATRIOT act.
Luckily, Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold is going at least partway to alleviate some of the more egregious parts of that bill.
The Justice Act - Wendy Kaminer:
Luckily, Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold is going at least partway to alleviate some of the more egregious parts of that bill.
The Justice Act - Wendy Kaminer:
September 16, 2009
September 15, 2009
September 14, 2009
September 13, 2009
One Year Since Ike
It was one year ago that Ike came onshore.
I was looking at some of my old posts, and reliving some of the fun.
Here, Here, Here, and Here
Hurricanes are one of those things (like bankruptcy) that sound interesting, and even adventurous, but are better left for others to handle.
I love this year's hurricane season!
I was looking at some of my old posts, and reliving some of the fun.
Here, Here, Here, and Here
Hurricanes are one of those things (like bankruptcy) that sound interesting, and even adventurous, but are better left for others to handle.
I love this year's hurricane season!
September 11, 2009
September 10, 2009
Houston Is Worth It, even after Ike
A Book that says Houston Is Worth It, even after Ike
I am the guy who sent in the list!
Buy the book here:
http://www.houstonitsworthit.com/
or here:
I am the guy who sent in the list!
Buy the book here:
http://www.houstonitsworthit.com/
or here:
September 7, 2009
London, Friday. Then the trip home
Friday morning we walked through Green Park, which is very close to our hotel. As a matter of fact, the Underground stop closest to us is called Green Park. They had these lounge chairs set up in the park:
then we walked on down past Buckingham Palace:
They're changing the guard at Buckingham Palace
Christopher Walken went down with Alice.
There were some Horse Guards just standing around:
It was nice walking around. The weather was nice - probably in the high 60s or low 70s. Partly cloudy. Good weather for walking.
We wandered past Westminster Abbey but didn't go in:
and eventually made it to our lunch reservation at The Cinnamon Club, a fancy Indian Food place. I won't do a detailed food description, but it was all great. We even had a bottle of wine (A Gewurztraminer), something we don't often do at lunch.
It is mainly a business lunch place. I think I was the only man there without a suit and tie. I usually feel uncomfortable in a place like that, but I did not here. I even snapped a (bad) photo of the kitchen:
That evening we went to see a play version of The Shawshank Redemption. It was started in London, and this was really just the previews. The play itself stars on the 13th of September. But we had great seats (row F!) and had a great time.
We had to leave early the next day (our flight left at 8:35, the car was picking us up at 5:45). We made it to the airport no problems. But we almost missed our plane as Doreen was having so much fun in the President's club. I think I remember them calling our name in the overhead speaker, threatening to remove our luggage.
It was a great trip.
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| From London 4 Sept 2009 |
then we walked on down past Buckingham Palace:
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| From London 4 Sept 2009 |
They're changing the guard at Buckingham Palace
Christopher Walken went down with Alice.
There were some Horse Guards just standing around:
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| From London 4 Sept 2009 |
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| From London 4 Sept 2009 |
It was nice walking around. The weather was nice - probably in the high 60s or low 70s. Partly cloudy. Good weather for walking.
We wandered past Westminster Abbey but didn't go in:
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| From London 4 Sept 2009 |
and eventually made it to our lunch reservation at The Cinnamon Club, a fancy Indian Food place. I won't do a detailed food description, but it was all great. We even had a bottle of wine (A Gewurztraminer), something we don't often do at lunch.
It is mainly a business lunch place. I think I was the only man there without a suit and tie. I usually feel uncomfortable in a place like that, but I did not here. I even snapped a (bad) photo of the kitchen:
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| From London 4 Sept 2009 |
That evening we went to see a play version of The Shawshank Redemption. It was started in London, and this was really just the previews. The play itself stars on the 13th of September. But we had great seats (row F!) and had a great time.
We had to leave early the next day (our flight left at 8:35, the car was picking us up at 5:45). We made it to the airport no problems. But we almost missed our plane as Doreen was having so much fun in the President's club. I think I remember them calling our name in the overhead speaker, threatening to remove our luggage.
It was a great trip.
September 6, 2009
Texture Restaurant
Thursday evening we ate at a place called Texture. It is a venture between an Icelandic chef and a French sommelier.
They have a Scandinavian Tasting menu (all fish, all the time) and a more conventional one that we probably would have ordered had we not had Beef Ribs the previous evening.
So we ordered off the menu. Starting with artisan tomatoes for one starter and chargrilled Anjou Pigeon with sweetcorn, shallot, bacon popcorn and red wine essence for the other. The pigeon was great, although the foot was still attached to the leg. I think you were supposed to suck the tiny bits of meat off the toes - but we didn't do that.
For our main course, we both had the roast suckling pig. It had several different pieces of pig, two with crispy crackling attached. Smooth and sweet, crunchy and sharp, this was a good dish.
We had a Vosne-Romanée Burgandy (I know - that is redundant. I am just making it easy) that complimented the dishes well.
There was a cheese course with a blue, a sheep, and a goat cheese. All were excellent (Sharp and tangy)
We only ordered on dessert - a white chocolate soup with Passion Fruit sorbet and beets. (!). It didn't work. But the passion fruit sorbet and white chocolate soup was good!
They have a Scandinavian Tasting menu (all fish, all the time) and a more conventional one that we probably would have ordered had we not had Beef Ribs the previous evening.
So we ordered off the menu. Starting with artisan tomatoes for one starter and chargrilled Anjou Pigeon with sweetcorn, shallot, bacon popcorn and red wine essence for the other. The pigeon was great, although the foot was still attached to the leg. I think you were supposed to suck the tiny bits of meat off the toes - but we didn't do that.
For our main course, we both had the roast suckling pig. It had several different pieces of pig, two with crispy crackling attached. Smooth and sweet, crunchy and sharp, this was a good dish.
We had a Vosne-Romanée Burgandy (I know - that is redundant. I am just making it easy) that complimented the dishes well.
There was a cheese course with a blue, a sheep, and a goat cheese. All were excellent (Sharp and tangy)
We only ordered on dessert - a white chocolate soup with Passion Fruit sorbet and beets. (!). It didn't work. But the passion fruit sorbet and white chocolate soup was good!
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