September 10, 2008 · 2 Comments
Yes, this is apparently why Concord grapes cannot be transported long distances without deteriorating. Witness the other table grapes you eat on a regular basis.
You’re not supposed to eat the skin, but follow my instructions as to eating a Concord grape fresh from the vine (best) or farmer’s market.
I read a wonderful story that in the early 20th century when they made grape jelly the US Army contracted for all of it in WWI. That said, it would make sense for PB&J to be the favorite US sandwich for decades.
Now that I hear they’re available in TX I’ll have to visit the source, taste and write about it. Thanks, folks!
Categories: Editorial
Tagged: Concord
Ike is coming to
Punish us yet again for
Being arrogant
Categories: haiku
Tagged: ted allen
September 10, 2008 · 1 Comment
During Hurricane Rita we had to leave town and it was essential to get off the main roads and look at the country roads. On a 24-hour journey we never hit I-45, the main N/S route along with I-35 in Texas.
We knew we had to go due north and followed a man with a mattress in the back of his truck, therefore Mattress Man. He quickly navigated unknown country byways north until we got to the prison town, where sheriffs were omnipresent at the two gas stations with M-16’s. Yes, this is the US of A.
Then we got on the byway, where there were people who thought they were more important than others so tried to use the shoulder of the road to pass us. Dog Boy had two dogs in crates, closed and bungeed for safety. He cruised halfway into the shoulder to keep the miscreants at bay. We moved left to help.
Others we need to thank are Scott and Jenn, who took us in at nearly 2:00 am when Jenn was at least 7 months pregnant. We stayed the night then took country roads north to Jim’s parents’ home.
It was a crazy week and we thank Margie and Joe, Nanny and all for putting up with us while we found out if our home was still there and the electricity was on. It turns out all the people who stayed had a Marga-RITA party and were fine.
Still, we don’t take these hurricane threats lightly. We thanked you on the road, Mattress Man and Dog Boy, and don’t know your names but hold you in highest esteem.
I read an article today from a local writer I know, and she told us how important it is to say Thank You. Thank you in this piece for helping us out, and thank you for reading and participating in this blog.
Categories: Editorial
Tagged: hurricane, Rita
I’m thinking chili. Pedernales chili a la First Lady and wildflower maven Lady Bird Johnson. We have a chuck steak in the freezer from Wobbly, a cow that had hip problems but no problems eating. Sorry, Helen.
With grated sharp cheddar, lime wedges, sour cream, and corn bread. Sounds like a plan.
We think Ike will hit south of us and are concerned about family there. If we do need to leave we’ll go north and not west, and will find roads to get us there.
Family in Victoria TX already said all the water was gone at the grocery store. That’s not the case here for now but people are tired of all these empty threats and once we let our guard down, that’s when the big one hits.
We’ve tried to be ready with tarps, crank radio, dried food, water, ice et al. Let’s just see how it goes.
Categories: Editorial
Tagged: hurricane
