San Francisco skyline just before lights off for "Earth Hour"
March 28, 2009
Pliny the Elder over " The City"
March 27, 2009
Axis of Justice: The Nightwatchman
One of the best shows I have seen in years. I will try to do a review later but for now here are some pictures and guest appearances. They played everything from an MIA cover to "This Land is Our Land" by Woody Guthrie.
This show was a benefit by Axis of Justice for Project Open Hand in San Francisco. A full on political extravaganza with tickets costing only $15.
Tom Morello: Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave, Nightwatchman
Below are a slew of guest appearances. The others that may not be pictured are Wayne Kramer of mc5, Spider Stacy of The Pogues, Damian Kulash of OK Go and the guitarist from Perry Farrell’s Satellite Party.
Steve Earle: Americana Man
Corey Taylor of Slipknot
Sammy Hagar of Van Halen
Joe Satriani
All Together now!
This show was a benefit by Axis of Justice for Project Open Hand in San Francisco. A full on political extravaganza with tickets costing only $15.
Tom Morello: Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave, Nightwatchman
Below are a slew of guest appearances. The others that may not be pictured are Wayne Kramer of mc5, Spider Stacy of The Pogues, Damian Kulash of OK Go and the guitarist from Perry Farrell’s Satellite Party.
Steve Earle: Americana Man
Corey Taylor of Slipknot
Sammy Hagar of Van Halen
Joe Satriani
All Together now!
March 25, 2009
March 24, 2009
Pearl's Deluxe Burgers
After a colorful stumble up Jones Street, we found ourselves inside Pearl's Deluxe Burgers on Post. As soon as we stepped inside, I was instantly reminded of the Coney Island hot dog joints I grew up with in Detroit. The interior was small and brightly lit with a few tables and a window counter.
They serve typical coney fare. Chili dogs, chicken sandwiches, salads, shakes were all on the menu, but this place is best known for their burgers-- beef (certified humane), buffalo, turkey and even veggie.
We ordered off the list of specialty burgers. I had the Prized Pearl-- bacon, sauteed onions, bleu cheese and mayo. Jim had the King, a quarter pounder topped with american and cheddar cheese, thousand island dressing and, get this, a hot dog! Sinfully delicious. We also had a side of sweet potato fries.
It took a few moments for our food to arrive, but it felt like forever since I was starving and already a few beers in. By the time it finally came I was ready to inhale it, and I almost would've had I not stopped to take a few photos. Have a look...
They serve typical coney fare. Chili dogs, chicken sandwiches, salads, shakes were all on the menu, but this place is best known for their burgers-- beef (certified humane), buffalo, turkey and even veggie.
We ordered off the list of specialty burgers. I had the Prized Pearl-- bacon, sauteed onions, bleu cheese and mayo. Jim had the King, a quarter pounder topped with american and cheddar cheese, thousand island dressing and, get this, a hot dog! Sinfully delicious. We also had a side of sweet potato fries.
It took a few moments for our food to arrive, but it felt like forever since I was starving and already a few beers in. By the time it finally came I was ready to inhale it, and I almost would've had I not stopped to take a few photos. Have a look...
Little Star Pizza
After our Mission Street Food plans were foiled by a lengthy session at Zeitgeist on Thursday, we unexpectedly found ourselves at Little Star's Valencia Street location.
The truth is-- we're not that into pizza. A slice from the corner shop after midnight is about as far as we go, so when I claim Little Star's pizza is my favorite pizza ever-- take if for what it's worth.
We started with garlic bread-- a full head of roasted garlic with bread, still warm from the oven, and soft butter on the side.
Little Star makes a good thin crust, but we're all about the deep dish. We ordered the Mediterranean Chicken, our personal favorite, half without olives per the boy's request. The olives are my favorite part, along with the crumbly corn meal crust. Jim's was the perfect sauce to cheese ratio. Dessert was a pint of Abbey from New Belgium.
Since the large was too much for one seating, we had enough left over for breakfast. The last few pieces even survived a few falls out of my bike basket on the way home.
The truth is-- we're not that into pizza. A slice from the corner shop after midnight is about as far as we go, so when I claim Little Star's pizza is my favorite pizza ever-- take if for what it's worth.
We started with garlic bread-- a full head of roasted garlic with bread, still warm from the oven, and soft butter on the side.
Little Star makes a good thin crust, but we're all about the deep dish. We ordered the Mediterranean Chicken, our personal favorite, half without olives per the boy's request. The olives are my favorite part, along with the crumbly corn meal crust. Jim's was the perfect sauce to cheese ratio. Dessert was a pint of Abbey from New Belgium.Since the large was too much for one seating, we had enough left over for breakfast. The last few pieces even survived a few falls out of my bike basket on the way home.
Potato Tower #1
We finally planted one of our potato towers. This one is done via the lasagna method where we have created 4 layers of potatoes in hopes they will grow out the side of our the chicken wire. Since potatoes love green compost we have layered this with compostable products from around the garden and home.
For this tower we have used coffee grounds, spent yerbe matte tea, newspapers, wood shavings from the chicken coop, a pile of dried leaves and green waste from some ripped up nasturtiums. This is all mixed in layers with some dirt to make a sort of "lasagna". No high tech strategy was used. We just kind of piled on different layers of material between each layer of potatoes. To top it off we put a cherry tomato plant on the top. Now that is un-researched and we have no idea what is going happen. Experiments galore this season.
For this tower we have used coffee grounds, spent yerbe matte tea, newspapers, wood shavings from the chicken coop, a pile of dried leaves and green waste from some ripped up nasturtiums. This is all mixed in layers with some dirt to make a sort of "lasagna". No high tech strategy was used. We just kind of piled on different layers of material between each layer of potatoes. To top it off we put a cherry tomato plant on the top. Now that is un-researched and we have no idea what is going happen. Experiments galore this season.
March 23, 2009
Iron Springs Brewing
Iron Springs Brewing is located in Fairax, Ca. Fairfax is a little hippie enclave that serves as the gate to Point Reyes when coming from San Francisco. We stopped by on our return from attempting to see whales migrate in extremely high winds. No whales on our day but 23 seen the day before.
"Casey Jones’ Imperial IPA Big, bold, and beautiful, this double IPA will knock your socks off. 9.3% ABV."
"Sless’ Stimultating Stout Sless is back baby!! This creamy Oatmeal Stout is our newest medal winner!
2008 Gold Medal winner World Beer Cup- 6.0% ABV"
"Casey Jones’ Imperial IPA Big, bold, and beautiful, this double IPA will knock your socks off. 9.3% ABV."
"Sless’ Stimultating Stout Sless is back baby!! This creamy Oatmeal Stout is our newest medal winner!
2008 Gold Medal winner World Beer Cup- 6.0% ABV"
March 21, 2009
March 20, 2009
Verticle Garden
garden wall. Looks pretty promising but still new and starting out.
March 19, 2009
Tamale Lady
Zeitgeist is the spot to catch the Tamale Lady. You can find her in
"Our Lady of Tamale".
Featured here is the tasty pork tamale fresh from her cart.
Tulips & Fava Beans
Fava beans have been a popular cover crop in the garden this winter. Here you will see some of the first tulips and last fava beans growing together. There have been no beans produced so far from the favas which is most likely due to lack of bee activity with all the rains the past month.
Garden Plot - March 19, 2009
This is a view of our community garden plot at Howard Langton Garden. It looks pretty tidy now but things are starting to grow much fast now as the light increases. In the direct front is a small start greenhouse and a few tomato starts. Flowers line the front of the box and on the left are 2 rows of carrots ready to harvest and little gem lettuce. On the right is some celery, kohlrabi and some starts. In the back is the start of a potato tower and a trellis where peas, beans and hops grow. In the hanging planters we grow lettuce above where the mice and rats can get them.
March 18, 2009
Stevenson Alley, March 18, 2009
This is our back stoop. It gets mostly blocked sunlight courtesy of the 9th Circuit Federal Court. Last year we grew lots of peas & a great passion flower vine. However, vandals ripped out all our vines and they have taken all winter to regain life.This year we have added more planters & all kinds of new plants. A herb planter with oregeno, parsley, basil, cilantro & chives for the kitchen is lowest to the ground. The hanging planters have peas and radishes in them. The passion flower vine container now has some jasmine and pole beans emerging as well to take over the back gate.
Up top we have mostly flowers. Daisies, wave petunias, nasturtium and rosemary. There are some iris bulbs that may come up this year as well. This planter will have pole beans in it in hopes of growing above the heads sewing shop ladies who love to eat my peas. I have a ladder so I can reach them. We also have some orange mint that grows under the dryer vent. You can't kill mint so I let it get abused by the non-stop dryer lint air.
March 17, 2009
Broken Record & American Single Malts
A great dive bar out on Geneva. Offering house smoke meats, homemade buns and amazing bbq. The Sausages are not house made but they do offer several wild game selections that are hard to come by here in the city.
Their other amazing offering is a list of over 200 whiskeys and bourbons. Pictured are several American single malts we chose to sample, the best chicken wings ever and the menu. No pictures of main courses because we ravaged through those after several drinks.
Their other amazing offering is a list of over 200 whiskeys and bourbons. Pictured are several American single malts we chose to sample, the best chicken wings ever and the menu. No pictures of main courses because we ravaged through those after several drinks.
Corned Beef from Marin Sun
We acquired a nice chunk of corned beef from Marin Sun this weekend at the market. This spiced slab of meat was simply put in our crock pot and filled with water.
The slow cooker was left on high for 3 hours then low for 7 hours. 2 hours before we ate the delicious meat I tossed in some potatoes and cabbage to cook in the juices.
Served with kohlrabi cole slaw on St. Patrick Eve
The slow cooker was left on high for 3 hours then low for 7 hours. 2 hours before we ate the delicious meat I tossed in some potatoes and cabbage to cook in the juices.
Served with kohlrabi cole slaw on St. Patrick Eve
March 14, 2009
Old Godfather, Double Daddy & The Cardoon
Cardoon (artichoke like) brought back from Slow Food Convivium in
Italy. "Best tasting variety from small market grower"
March 13, 2009
March 12, 2009
Ruben & The Jets
A Mothers of Invention dedicated ale
March 11, 2009
Goat Stew
It cost about $15 and serves 4.
Goat Stew
1 lb. goat stew meat (Marin Sun Farms $8.00)
1 lb potatoes (Little Organic Farm $2.00)
1 yellow onion (Chue's Farm $.50)
3 ribs celery (Jacopi Farm $.50)
4 medium carrots (McGinnis Ranch $1.00)
2 cloves garlic (Chue's Farm $.25)
1-2 dried tomatoes, ground ( Peach Farm last year. home dried)
3 cups stock
1 cup Arrogant Bastard Ale (gift from a friend)
Sprig of rosemary (from garden)
Salt and Pepper
Brown the goat in a pan. I used some bacon grease from Prather bacon.
Fry the onions and garlic in the leftover grease. Put everything in
the crockpot and cook on low for 4 hours. Garnish with parsley.
Served with a small green salad and a hearty chunk of bread.
March 10, 2009
Hop Head Red & Eggs
Today's eggs from the community garden
March 7, 2009
Green Flash & Port
Green Flash Imperial IPA from San Diego. 9% ABV.
Port Brewing Old Viscosity from San Marcos, Ca. 10% ABV.
photo posted from my iPhone
Port Brewing Old Viscosity from San Marcos, Ca. 10% ABV.
photo posted from my iPhone
Slug vs Carrot
After surviving a winter in SOMA and evading rats and chickens, this poor carrot was brought down by a slimy slug. How can a crunchy carrot fall victim to a mushy and mysterious slug?
photo posted from my iPhone
photo posted from my iPhone
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