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Early Tomatoes

ideas for early tomato varieties from the Oregonian...

I talked to Josh Kirschenbaum, who does product development for Territorial Seed Co., and was astonished to learn that of the 300 varieties growing in the trial gardens at London Springs near Cottage Grove, only about 10 had ripened by Aug. 25. And they know what they're doing.

The tomatoes that had come along were cherry types such as 'Gold Nugget' or ultra-early varieties like 'Glacier' and 'Stupice.'

In a last-ditch effort to get the red on, Kirschenbaum suggested:

• Cut back on water to twice a week. If you've got plastic mulch, go down to once a week.
• Pinch off flowers and some of the smaller fruit.
• You can go to the trouble of building a plastic tent, but that seems like a lot of work ... and iffy at this point.

comment: what we do is plant a variety of types, always including some of the "Russian" types - which in my experience do better in cooler weather years than the hot-blooded Mediterranean varieties... this year that strategy has paid off admirably for us.

http://blog.oregonlive.com/kympokorny/2010/09/tomato_woes_is_there_a_way_to.html

Timbers Tunes

Elvis - I Can't Help Falling in Love
White Stripes - Seven Nation Army
The Toasters - Two Tone Army
The Offspring - Neocon
Loretta Lynn - Portland, Oregon
The Expoloited - Barmy Army

Oregon Fishing Reports

Tredewinds Depoe Bay

Yaquina Bay Charters

Captain's Reel

Looking forward to getting some albacore and these folks seem to keep their reports up to date. Sounds like they are coming soon, maybe next week!

Timbers!

Timbers vs. Sounders provides a preview of what's to come

Ramen Book

ramen book

http://www.ramenadventures.com/2010/06/ramen-books-and-magazines.html

Ramen Broth

http://www.japanesefood101.com/index.php/recipes/ramen-broth/

Our ramen shop in Tokyo

I finally found it

福気

Shibadaimon 2-1-1, Minato-ku
http://r.tabelog.com/tokyo/A1314/A131401/13059518/
http://ramendb.supleks.jp/shop/11908

World Cup 2010 schedule

USA
England 6/12 Sat 11:30 ABC
Slovenia 6/18 Fri 07:00 ESPN
Algeria 6/23 Wed 07:00 ESPN

France
Uruguay 6/11 Fri 11:30 ESPN
Mexico 6/17 Thur 11:30 ESPN
RSA 6/22 Tue 07:00 ESPN

Netherlands
Denmark 6/14 Mon 04:30 ESPN
Japan 6/19 Sat 04:30 ESPN
Cameroon 6/24 Thur 11:30 ESPN

Went to the dentist yesterday, again, boo.

Moqueca or Mokeka

Brazilian Shrimp Stew

Gourmet | December 2002

Moqueca de camarão Dendê (palm) oil brings to the cooking of coastal Brazil what drums bring to samba: an insistent underlying sensuality. It transforms the coconut milk with its deep orange-red color and makes the flavor of the shrimp sing. But it is as perishable as it is seductive, so smell it before you use it. Active time: 25 min Start to finish: 45 min Yield: Makes 6 servings Active Time: 25 min Total Time: 45 min 1 1/4 lb large shrimp in shell (21 to 25 per lb), peeled and deveined 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 (14- to 15-oz) can diced tomatoes including juice 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon cayenne 5 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro 1 cup well-stirred canned unsweetened coconut milk 1 tablespoon dendê (palm) oil* Accompaniment: cooked white rice Toss shrimp with black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, garlic, and lemon juice and marinate, covered and chilled, 20 minutes. Purée tomatoes with juice in a blender until smooth. Cook onion and bell pepper in olive oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Add cayenne, 1 tablespoon cilantro, and remaining teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add tomato purée and simmer briskly, stirring, until mixture is very thick, about 15 minutes. Stir in coconut milk and bring to a boil, then add shrimp mixture and cook, stirring, until shrimp are just cooked through, about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in dendê oil and remaining 4 tablespoons cilantro and season with salt and pepper. * Available at Brazilian and West African markets and Kalustyan's (800-352-3451).

Our Borscht Recipe

3 slices bacon

1 yellow onion

5 giant bulk beets

2 boxes beef broth

bouquet parsley

3 T red wine vinegar

6 juniper berries

big pinch ~1t cloves

3 finger pinch sugar

salt & pepper

~1 cup chopped cabbage (optional)

First Down MONTANA!

Today I got up and went out to rake and sweep up the leaves while they were still dry. The city leaf collection folks have already come twice so the rest of the leaves from the junk trees had to go into the bins. Unfortunately there are still more leaves left, boooo. After the leaves, I went up to check the intertubes, however the older laptop wasn't seeing the new modem. The new netbook was fine. So, I putzed around, searching for tips on the web and shutting down and restarting computers. Apparently, the fourth or fifth time was a charm. I got both computers working just in time to catch the beginning of the Montana quarter-finals game against Stephen F Austin. The Griz went on to win 51-0, excellent. Also, tried out the speed test with the laptop hardwired to the router, got 30 Mbs!!! Never got higher than 6 with the old ancient modem. After the game we went for two trips up Mt Tabor. It was cool but sunny and a nice ride. On the way home we went to New Seasons to get food for the week. We decided to try a Dungeness crab for the first time. I just read how the season just started, Dec 1st, and the first 8 weeks are the most prolific. We had three stinky cheeses with some rye bread, then had the crab with butter, yummy. They are quite a bit bigger than Maryland Blue Crabs and probably equally tasty. We finished dinner roasting chorizo sausages over the fire in the backyard, more flavor! What a delicious dinner. Now, off to work for three days.

Armadillo Eggs

Armadillo Eggs
Cut jalapenos in half. Stuff with cream cheese. Wrap in loose sausage. Wrap all that in a piece of bacon. Grill!!! From LSU video @ 13:10.

Iowa Fight Song - Skin Kandy

Apparently I'm a little slow on this as it came out in 2007. That's what happens when you live 2000 miles away. A little band from Cedar Rapids called Skin Kandy did this! VERY SWEET!!!

Skin Candy- Iowa Fight Song - Skin Candy (intro by Hawkeye Marching Band)

Porter Playoffs round 4

Kona Pipeline vs MacTarnahan's Black Watch
Both of these entries have what I call a sharp flavor, or maybe in the case of the Black Watch a sharp feel. The Kona's sharpness comes from, I think, their addition of actual coffe, which is not necessary as roasted barley will do the job just fine. The MacTarnahan's problem is its over carbonation and thin feel. Also, while I haven't had a Bud or Miller for quite some time, there was something in the taste of the Black Watch that reminded me of that sort of beer. Oh, well. The Deshutes Black Butte and Butte Creek remain 1 and 2, but not sure of the order. I will have to have showdown this weekend, back to Belmont Station to pick up more! Here's a guess at an order for the rest:
3: Otter Creek Stovepipe
4: Kona Pipeline
5: Rogue Mocha
6: MacTarnahan's Black Watch
7: Dick's Lava Rock
8: Anchor

Porter Playoffs round 3

Rogue Mocha vs Deshutes Black Butte

The Rogue Mocha is a good example of the porter style in every way but one.  As some Oregon breweries are wont to do, and as Oregon is home to many of the States' hops farms, Rogue over hops their Mocha Porter.  The grapefruit flavour of what I'm guessing is cascade hops does not jive well with the coffe flavour of the roasted malt.  The Deschutes on the other hand is a nearly perfectly balanced porter.  Lots of chocolate maltiness, not too sweet, not too much molasses aroma, nice big head, very nice.  I'd have to say at this point its a tie between the Black Butte and the Butte Creek.  All the best porters have the word Butte in them.

Porter Playoffs round 2

Dick's Lava Rock vs Otter Creek Stovepipe

The Dick's entry in this showdown is quite similar to the Anchor beer, although not as big.  It is a little sweet for my tastes.  The Otter Creek, is moving towards the beatuy that is Butte Creek, a little dryer but still has a big coffee taste and molasses nose.  So far the Butte Creek is still in first followed by Otter Creek, maybe I'm just a sucker for beers with the word creek in them.

Porter Playoffs round 1

Butte Creek vs Anchor

Although the Butte Creek feels just a little light in mouth it was the winner of the first round.   The Anchor porter came off a little syruppy with a molasses flavor, it was a little strong and over malted for me.  The Butte Creek has a wonderful typical porter flavor and is easy drinkin!

My Concerts concert gigs shows

1984
Van Halen, Autograph Mar 25, Capital Centre, Largo, MD
Duran Duran Apr 2, Capital Centre, Largo, MD
Beach Boys July 4th The Mall, Washington DC
Yes Sept 6, Merriweather Post Pavillion, Columbia MD
1985
Iron Maiden, Twisted Sister Jan 28 Capital Centre, Largo, MD
Eric Clapton, Graham Parker Jun 27 Merriweather Post Pavillion, Columbia MD
Motley Crue, Loudness Aug 11, Civic Center, Baltimore
Ratt, Bon Jovi Oct 15 Capital Centre, Largo, MD
Rush, Steve Morse Dec 16 Capital Centre, Largo, MD
1986
Aerosmith, Ted Nugent Mar 7 Captial Centre, Largo, MD
Judas Priest, Dokken May 31 Capital Centre, Largo, MD
Kix, Obsesion Jun 6 Crystal Skate, Marlow Heights, MD
NYC Fresh Fest III- Kurtis Blow, The Fat Boys Jun 7 Civic Center, Baltimore
AC/DC, Queensryche Aug 23 Northlands Coliseum, Edmonton, AB
Metallica, Metal Church Dec 16, Convention Center, Edmonton, AB
Triumph, Kick Axe Dec 31 Northlands Coliseum, Edmonton, AB
1987
The Pretenders, Iggy Pop Mar 8 Northlands Coliseum, Edmonton, AB
Iron Maiden, Wasted Apr 22 Northlands Coliseum, Edmonton, AB
1989
Ratt, Kix, Brittny Fox Feb 8 Rosemont Horizon, Chicago
Metallica, The Cult Jun 2 Northlands Coliseum, Edmonton, AB
Tora Tora, The Hangmen Sept 21, The Metro, Chicago
Dirty Looks, EZO Oct 1 The Metro, Chicago
PiL, Flesh For Lulu, Out of Order Oct 21 The Riv, Chicago
David Byrne Oct 23, Aragon Ballroom, Chicago
Testament, WrathChild, Anihilator Oct 27 The Vic, Chicago
1990
I Love You, Feb 17 The Cubby Bear, Chicago
Testament, Savatage, Nuclear Assault Mar 25 The Vic, Chicago
Fates Warning, Sanctuary Apr 8 Medusas, Chicago
Butthole Surfers, Killdozer, Out of Order Apr 21 The Vic, Chicago
Consolidated July 7 The Metro, Chicago
Aerosmith Jul 21, Alpine Valley, WI
Consolidated, MC 900ft Jesus Oct 5 The Metro, Chicago
Skinny Puppy, Babes in Toyland Nov 2 The Riv, Chicago
Jane's Addiction, Henry Rollins Band Nov 30 Aragon Ballroom, Chicago
1991
Slayer, Testament Jan 31 Aragon Ballroom, Chicago
Buck Pets, Kill City Mar 28 Lounge Ax, Chicago
Pigface, Silverfick May 5 The Metro, Chicago
KMFDM, Brain Dead Sound Machine May 25 The Metro, Chicago
Social Act, Daisy Chain Jun 1 The Vic, Chicago
Clash of the Titans June 14 World Music Theater, Chicago
Sisters of Mercy, Public Enemy, Gang of Four, Warrior Soul Jul 12 Poplar Creek, Chicago
Soul Asylum, Jayhawks, Pearl Jam July 21 The Metro, Chicago
Lollapalooza - Jane's, Buttholes, NIN, Living Colour Aug 3 World Music Theater, Chicago
My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult Aug 31 The Riv, Chicago
Nirvana Oct 12 The Metro, Chicago
1992
Alice Donut, Didjits, Victims Family Jan 31 The Metro, Chicago
Skid Row, Soundgarden Feb 13 Aragon Ballroom, Chicago
Kix with D-Generation Oct 18 Limelight, NYC
Mudhoney, Flaming Lips, Eugeneious Oct 29 Roseland, NYC
Neds Atomic Dustbin Nov Roseland, NYC
Pigface, Psychic TV, EBN Dec 18 The Ritz, NYC
King Missile Dec The Continental, NYC
1993
The Smalls Jan 7 Edmonton, AB
Love Battery, Springhouse Mar 9 The Grand, NYC
Buck Pets, Hammer Box Jun 26 China Club, Chicago
Thrill Kill Kult Jul 31 The Metro, Chicago
Love Battery Sept 18 Lounge Ax, Chicago
Nirvana, Mudhoney Oct 25 Aragon Ballroom, Chicago
77 Luscious Babes, Molly McGuire Dec 20 Smart Bar Chicago
1994
Stabbing Westward, Local H Apr 28 The Metro, Chicago
Pearl Jam, Urge Overkill Mar 10 Chicago Stadium, Chicago
Loud Lucy, Triple Fast Action Thurston's, Chicago
Eleventh Dream Day, God's Acre Record Release Show, Chicago
Veruca Salt Sept 29 Lounge Ax Chicago
Pop Will Eat Itself Nov 19 The Metro, Chicago
Pigface, Monster Voodoo Machine Dec 2 Double Door, Chicago
1995
Bettie Serveert, Love Battery Mar 30 The Metro, Chicago
Ned's Atomic Dustbin May 14 The Vic, Chicago
The Orb Jun 9 The Riv, Chicago
The Cows, US Maple Aug 19 The Empty Bottle, Chicago
White Zombie, Supersuckers, The Toadies Nov 16 UIC Pavillion, Chicago
Sonic Youth Oct 26 The Riv, Chicago
Urge Overkill, The Geraldine Fibbers Nov 24 The Riv, Chicago
1996
Butthole Surfers, Toadies, Rev Horton Heat July 19 Aragon Ballroom, Chicago
1997
The Jesus Lizard, Freakwater Feb 18 Gabe's Iowa City, IA
Liquid Soul April 18 Gunnerz Iowa City, IA
Sweat Lodge Gabe's Iowa City, IA
The Orb, Chemical Brothers Apr 26 Aragon Ballroom, Chicago
House of Large Sizes July 29 Gunnerz Iowa City, IA
Lilith Fair Aug 9 World Music Theater, Chicago
1998
Thrill Kill Kult Aug 9, First Ave, Minneapolis
2000
Pearl Jam Nov 2 Rose Garden Portland, OR
2001
Arlo Mar 7 Satyricon, Portland, OR
Arlo, Deathray Davies Jun 3 Satyricon, Portland, OR
2002
Elbow, South Feb 26 Berbatis Pan Portland, OR
David Cross, Arlo Jun 1 Crystal Ballroom Portland, OR
The Dandy Warhols Jun 13 Crystal Ballroom, Portland, OR
The Vines, OK Go Aug 3 Dantes Portland, OR
Rilo Kiley, Arlo Aug 8 Blackbird Portland, OR
2003
Ok Go Feb 24 Pete's Room at Roseland Theater, Portland, OR
2004
Skinny Puppy, Tweaker Jun 11 Roseland, Portland, OR
The Libertines Sept 28 Dantes Portland, OR
2005
The Music, Kasabian Mar 9 Crystal Ballroom, Portland, OR
Bloc Party May 27 Crystal Ballroom, Portland, OR
Kasabian Jun 2 Doug Fir Portland, OR
2006
Elbow Apr 12 Doug Fir Portland, OR
Paul Simon Sep 30 Rose Garden Portland, OR
2011
Korpiklaani, Arkona Dec 5 Hawthorne Theatre, Portland, OR
2012
Korpiklaani, Moonsorrow, Tyr, Metsatoll Sep 10 Hawthorne Theatre, Portland, OR
2013
Enslaved, Pallbearer, Ancient VVisdom Feb10 Branx, Portland, OR
Kvelertak, The Cancer Bats, Black Tusk May 3 Hawthorne Theatre, Portland, OR
2016
Kvelertak, Torche, Wild Throne Apr 29 In The Venue, Salt Lake City,UT
Megadeth, Amon Amarth, Metal Church Sept 20 Events Center, Casper, WY
2017
Amon Amarth, Goat Whore May 17 Boulder Theater, Boulder, CO
2018
Architects, Stick to your Guns, Counterparts Mar 10 Metro Music Hall, Salt Lake City, UT
2019
Gojira Aug 2,  House of Blues, Las Vegas, NV
2022
Dvne Jun 5,  Le Hangar, Liege, BE
Sports Team, Meltheads Nov 20, Le Botanique, Brussels, BE
2023
Squid, Pega Sept 7, Ancienne Belgique, Brussels, BE
2024
Jane's Addiction, WineMom June 28, Trinity College, Dublin, IE
Elbow, Conchúr White July 1, Trinity College, Dublin, IE
Nada Surf, Bertie Newman Nov 21, The Academy, Dublin, IE
2025
Touche Amore, Trauma Ray, A Burial at Sea Feb 25, Whelan's, Dublin, IE

IOWA HAWKEYES RULE!!!

In Heaven there is no beer
That's why we drink it here
And When we're gone from here
All our friends will be drinking all our beer