Category Archives: Reality checks

Avoiding Pink Discs

Insalata caprese, made from mozzarella, tomato...

We went out for dinner Saturday night with another couple.  They, like me, are big carnivores and since I don’t get a lot of support on that here at Rancho Deluxe, the chance to hit a Brazilian Rodizio place is a big plus.  If you’ve never been, most of these places, sometimes known as churrascarias,  feature people walking around with various grilled meats on large, sword-like skewers.  They come to your table and slice off whatever you want.  In addition, most of these joints have fantastic salad bars which can serve as meals all by themselves (and in the case of the vegetarians in your party, do!).

As I was at the salad bar, something stuck me which I’d like to share.  No, someone didn’t toss a roll at me – it’s more about one dish that was there. Continue reading

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A Lot on Their Plates

I’m stretching the whole “Friday Foodie Fun” thing this week since in all candor this post has very little to do with food. It does, however, have a lot to do with consumption.mr creosote Actually, more like over-eating – Mr. Creosote is alive and well and living in digital media. Huh? Continue reading

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Cooler Heads

I’d really like to write about politics since I think there is so much going on that’s grounds for an interesting discussion. But I won’t. Want to know why? It’s because I want you to finish reading my stuff and not dismiss it because of some political position I’ve taken.  It’s because too many folks get aggravated just by the thought of discussing political matters and that aggravation gets in the way of a productive discussion. It’s really interesting how a simple question about anything in current events can lead to polarized yelling.  People see their positions, not words,  and quit reading.  So while you may think there’s some political message coming, you’re wrong. Continue reading

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