Monthly Archives: April 2011

I B smokin 2morra

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Marchbanks

Today I bought a packer-trimmed brisket at HEB and tomorrow I’m going to smoke it. Continue reading →

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Hay tomates

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Marchbanks

Well, all right—the hell with cilantro, I’ll figure out something different to do there. Continue reading →

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O, le garbage!

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Marchbanks

We got stared at like Martians when I asked for a darning egg. Continue reading →

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Interim health update

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Marchbanks

Conclusion:  the doctor says 1000 mg of fish oil with meals. Continue reading →

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Garden bed update

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Marchbanks

One of the cilantro bedders and one of the Magic Mountain basil plants gave up and died. The rest of the herbs and salad greens are enjoying the hell out of being in a bed that is 100% humus. Continue reading →

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The Spring season is here

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Marchbanks

I observed the first Halter-Topped Gardener in her usual habitat.

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Fire burn and carboy bubble

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Marchbanks

The bubbling and the carboy are real enough. Continue reading →

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