Monthly Archive for February, 2008

Jamon Iberico – Heaven on Earth

Published on February 20, 2008 in Food. 2 Comments

Ever since I saw Bourdain’s piece on Ferran Adria, I made it a personal goal to seek out and devour Jamon Iberico. This special ham from the blackfooted black pigs of Spain was beyond the reach of Americans until only the last couple of months. The FDA apparently had problems with Spanish slaughterhouses and curing facilities; a bit ironic considering the state of our food industry. It took some dedicated individuals, mostly from the Northeast, plus special partnerships in Spain in order to bring this into the states. I was lucky enough to find some locally at a specialty foods market that is a favorite of mine now.

Salty, nutty, earthy, and very ham-y. Served on a warm plate solo or with some fresh bread. This cannot be beat. At $87 a pound, I am not sure how often I can swing it. Oh, yes, that is fat on my fingers.

50/50 Bar Please

Published on February 13, 2008 in Food, Friends and Life. 1 Comment

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When is the last time you had a delicious cold treat from an ice cream truck?

R.I.P. Sheldon Brown

Published on February 4, 2008 in Cycling, Events and News. 2 Comments

For someone with an obsessive personality, immersing myself in whatever may be my new hobby of the month is nothing new. I am certainly not an avid cyclist but it is one activity that I feel I’ve kept fairly active in and for a while now. The wealth of information that I’ve learned from Sheldon Brown’s ragtag website over the years has been invaluable. I learned everything from the correct way to lock my bike (you’re probably doing it the wrong way) to how long of a chain I should have on my fixed gear. Sheldon died of a massive heart attack, yesterday. It is with true sadness that I remember his passing.

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Who Am I? Talk to the Cuffs

Published on February 1, 2008 in Friends. 0 Comments

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Thanks Mido :)