I've been having a hard time sleeping lately. I blame in on our teeny, tiny mattress. A mattress, that originally belonged to me originally purchased in the 80s. Additionally with two full grown adults sleeping on a full sized bed, things can get uncomfortable. And have I mentioned I talk in my sleep when I... Continue Reading →
Spam: The Original Canned Meat — now in nut form
Spam with rice and eggs is fine, classic pairing. Macadamia nuts with Spam flavoring is something new altogether. I've been obsessing about where I can find myself a can of Spam-flavored macadamia nuts after I saw them available late last year. They couldn't be ordered online until just recently. When they were finally available, I... Continue Reading →
When a person recalls the good old days, he’s really thinking about his bad, young days
I was a horrible kid growing up. As the oldest child, I remember getting into a load of trouble by either cutting my hair, getting reprimanded for talking too much in class and one day instead of going straight to the babysitter's house right after summer school, headed across the street for 15 cent ice cream at Thrifty's.... Continue Reading →
Sitting on the dock of the bay
Having lived in San Diego for a majority of my life, I don't visit the ocean as much as I should. While the thought of living far from any body of water is out of the question for me, the thought of having the ocean nearby is soothing. Just as long as I don't have... Continue Reading →
Lost San Diego – Dr Pepper and Hires Root Beer Bottling Co.
Despite the movement towards new, shinier things especially technology — have I mentioned how much I adore my iPad? — I still have an affinity for the old (vintage ads, old typography and pre-depression architecture). When I recently saw this building sign near Kettner and West A Street in downtown San Diego, I had to photograph... Continue Reading →
Friday’s Fast-Food Fishtacular! – Popeyes Deluxe Catfish Sandwich
When I think Louisiana, I think Hurricane Katrina, "True Blood" on HBO each Sunday, and Popeyes (its proper name is "Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen," but who really calls it that?). Yesterday I pulled into the drive-thru and skimmed over their menu. Although I couldn't find it, I knew they had a catfish sandwich, so I ordered... Continue Reading →
Advertising is the art of convincing people to spend money they don’t have for something they don’t need
Sometimes ads make you stop and look. I've had a long-standing guff against the hyper-sexy female robots. While the "Messin With Sasquatch" television ads always made Paul stop what he was doing — exactly what an ad should make you do. But this recent print ad for Pam cooking spray had me studying it a... Continue Reading →
“You better cut the pizza in four pieces because I’m not hungry enough to eat six.”
One of my biggest fears that I have yet to conquer is making my own dough from scratch. Between the flour getting everywhere, the kneading and time for the dough to rise, it gets bit too involved with my busy schedule. I won't lie and say I make my own dough. I usually go out... Continue Reading →
The journey of a thousand pounds begins with a single burger
Among the many food sites I've read earlier this year, I saw a bracket for the best chain hamburger. It happened to run in conjunction with March Madness, and since I know almost nothing about basketball I had more interest in this bracket than who was in the Final Four. Back to the burgers, the... Continue Reading →
Why did Snoopy quit the comic strip? Because he was tired of working for peanuts.
Another San Diego Comic-Con has ended. Like many conventions, it’s been enjoyable to catch up with fellow exhibitors who have also become friends over the years, talking to many people who read Paul’s comic strip that have filtered over to my food blog and making new friends. It’s always sad when it’s finally over. I... Continue Reading →
My Burning Kitchen... on the road 