Food

Ahh, yes, about half of the editiorial board are not that all knowledgeable about coffee. We all know that we like it.

In Belmont, Nichols, Caravan, White’s, Jerry’s, Shirley’s, McDonald’s, and Hardees are good places for a cup or two, and conversation.

The Belmont Police hang out at Nichols. A lot of business people catch up and read papers early in the AM at McDonald’s, moms and preschool-age kids seem to have playdates there as well. People on the go, and those who have a bit less to do in the AM wander into Caravan. The high school students cruise through Jerry’s; and White’s, Hardees, and Shirley’s seem to have the senior crowd pretty much wrapped up.

You have seen us hanging out at Caravan, McDonald’s, and White’s just in the past few days.

We sure do like our coffee – even the plain old “large cup” kind…

MMMMM…sweeeet, — uh, suuu-eeeeee?

(Picture not related to story, but we thought it was cool – this is Wilber, the mascot of Dave’s Brick Barbeque Pit of Lexington, NC)

The Charlotte Observer, ever-present, and ever thought provoking, offers up a story about the Cheerwine Championship Cooking team.

 And, we like the results:

Championship Cheerwine Barbecue Sauce

Mix the following in a large pot over high heat:

• One 12-ounce can of Cheerwine

• 5 ounces molasses

• 6 ounces brown sugar

• 10 ounces your favorite brand barbecue sauce

• 2 ounces white distilled vinegar

• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper

• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

• 1 ounce liquid smoke

Bring to boil while stirring. Cool, pour in container and refrigerate. Makes approximately 32 ounces of sauce. Good with pork, chicken or beef.

Pumpkin Weighs in at 1,138 Pounds

A Virginia girl was found living in a giant pumpkin this weekend and was reported by the Richmond Times-Dispatch

Ok, Just Kidding again…

(Associated Press Photo)