May 2008 Archives

Well, okay it was actually the 29th, Thursday. And since then, this is the first time I've had a usable moment to sit down, and pat myself on the back.
When I started Meathenge, I promised myself Meathenge would be me. No pretending to be someone or something I wasn't. I knew if I spent my efforts on something that wasn't in my veins, it'd be my undoing. While I admit to a few "shit posts" (diatribe, moving towards pointless), I think I've done exceptionally well over the years and am quite pleased with myself.
When Amanda was interviewing me for the article in the Chronicle she asked me what I wanted out of all this. "I want to meet people, make some friends and enjoy myself." And in this, I have gone way past my expectations.
Take a moment, stand back and think how many food blogs can say they've been up and running for 5 years? Then compare that with how many food blogs exist today? I'm special, and handsome. I'm a leo, could you tell.
Meathenge is here to stay another 5 years! Hoist a cool, refreshing beverage in Meathenge's honor this weekend.

Cheers,
Biggles

Wood is so cool, I loves it. Your only limitation is your imagination and skill level. Which is why I didn't build this one, Cousin Bob did way back in the day. The maple top is from an old portable dishwasher, they've got to plastic tops these days.

The problem? I last time I put a finish on it was over 10 years ago, probably closer to 15. Do you think sitting in the Meathenge Lab kitchens for those years it looks as it did when new? Ha! It really is quite nasty, if I do say so myself. So, today? Am going to yank the sucker, sand it and oil it back up. Yay for wood!
Will stop by later and give you the finished product.

xo, Biggles

ps - Updates available. Wish I knew how to format this !@#$% photographs so they behaved. Nope, they're all over the place no matter what I tell them.

So far, everytime I visit Joya de Ceren in Richmond, Omar has something new to show me. Today it was fresh watermelons from Mexico, they looked wonderful. I'll return tomorrow and grab me one. A week ago he handed me a can of Doňa Lisa's Sopa de Garrobo. With a price tag of $6.99 I thanked him and said, "Maybe next time, not today." He shook his head and waved his hands and said, "Take it and try it, see what you think, maybe you'll like it. It helps make you strong and virile!" Oh great, what am I going to do with that? I dunno, maybe something will pop up.

I wouldn't accept the gift without a recipe. "If you give me a little recipe, I'll make it."

Dang, I noticed my last post had just rolled right off the board there, not a good thing. We're still here, doing better and taking care of business. Just hang tight, we'll be resuming production here in the not too distant future.

The picture there is off an oven roasted tri-tip roast with mashed taters (heavy cream used) and a nice, robust gravy.

Cheers and apologize for the lack,

xo, Biggles

All that and more, much more. Wanted to stop by and let you know we're okay, just can't get to that webernet thingy. We attempt, but don't bring no fruit.

I love ya'll, hang tight and goodies will roll, this way or that.

xo, Biggles

Yup, as we speak the wagon is getting loaded up and the cooler packed. There's a dozen El Salvadorean chorizos in there, a pork loin roast (Thanks CB!) and a dozen 1" thick pork chops. I needs muh snacks!

bye bye

dot dot dot, we're baaack! Well, okay we got back yesterday about 11am. I went through some of the images I took and thought I'd share.

Here you can see Z, waaaay up on the top of the dune there. The boys spent several hours climbing up and down these dunes. This was the largest and Tiny E decided that maybe when he was older he'd attempt it. Just so you know, the right side of the dune is far less aggressive and not so scary.

And yes, the aquarium is awesome. Changed a lot over the years though, they have penguins now. When I visited years ago they were showcasing Monterey Bay marine life only, now it's all over the map. And they've added 9 million activities for kids. So, obviously it's packed with tons of families enjoying themselves. This isn't necessarilly a bad thing, but damned those strollers are evil. I counted at least 3 gift shops and 1 of which is about the size of a large market. Ahhh, the mighty dollar wins again. Go during the week, not on the weekends.

xo, Biggles