Like most humans, I like food. \u00a0I can really eat when it comes time. \u00a0As I travel, I like to eat at places that I can’t eat at near home. \u00a0It is well documented on here that I love Pappadeaux’s, Cooper’s BBQ and numerous steak, burger & bbq joints. \u00a0When I head to a certain part of the U.S., I know ahead of time and therefore, plan accordingly where and when I am going to eat. \u00a0If I am near El Dorado, TX, I know that I am going to eat lunch at Rosa’s Casita. \u00a0Phoenix–Yep, I have to have a turkey pot pie at My Mother’s. \u00a0Northeast Oklahoma finds me headed to Tally’s Cafe for breakfast.<\/p>\n
The National FFA Convention was just last week. \u00a0I’m glad that I didn’t go but I missed eating at a couple of my favorite spots. \u00a0St. Elmo’s steakhouse. \u00a0The kids were even impressed with this place. \u00a0Wicked! \u00a0One of my favorite national FFA convention stories involves St. Elmo’s and the Fairview FFA members. \u00a0That was my single favorite dining experience of ALL time!<\/p>\n
I also told them that they needed to hit a deli near downtown. \u00a0Shapiro’s makes an awesome reuben sandwich, the pastrami on rye is on point and the desserts are wicked. \u00a0I obviously failed as a teacher as one of our best students ordered a ham & cheese sandwich. \u00a0No ham at a Jewish deli! \u00a0However, Shapiro’s posted a picture on their bookface page of Shattuck FFA in line to order. \u00a0Way Cool Deal!<\/p>\n
One of my favorite things to teach is meats and foods and how religion can dictate what is and is not eaten. \u00a0Students are always amazed that the rest of the world does NOT eat beef like we do. \u00a0Wait, what? \u00a0Not everybody eats bacon? \u00a0WHY??? \u00a0 \u00a0 Goat is the most eaten meat in the world?!?!? Whaaattt??? \u00a0How??<\/p>\n
It is hard for white, middle class Americans to realize that we are in the minority and that beef is actually a luxury item to most of the world. \u00a0There is a variety of religions that won’t eat pork but goat and chicken are a staple worldwide. \u00a0Why? Simple. \u00a0They are cheap to keep (not show or papered goats), multiply quick and don’t take long to get to a market weight.<\/p>\n
I like to watch Diners, Drive Ins & Dives. \u00a0Cool show that will make you learn something and make you hungry. \u00a0I like to cook but I need a large crowd. \u00a0I can’t just cook for a couple of people.<\/p>\n
What is the perfect food? \u00a0I like smoked meats. \u00a0The flavor, the way it seals in the juices and the smell and it helps preserve food. \u00a0Honey is good on its own, goes well with everything and doesn’t spoil. \u00a0Bacon has a long shelf life, is good on its own, adds flavor to other dishes (salads, baked potato, filet mignon, etc.) \u00a0and can be served as a side, top dress or by the plate. \u00a0SOOOOOO\u2026\u2026\u2026would that make a honey-glazed, smoked bacon THE perfect food? \u00a0It wouldn’t be for somebody that doesn’t eat pig. \u00a0But, for me\u2026..<\/p>\n
I think that I am going to have smoked bacon for breakfast. \u00a0And I am going to pour fresh honey (is there any other kind?) on each slice of bacon.<\/p>\n
People, I have had a good week. \u00a0I hope you did to. \u00a0Have a good one and a better tomorrow.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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