March 21, 2013

The fun starts today, forget about the play-in games already done.



My BBQ Calendar has some Etymology: barbacoa.

From a lexicography standpoint, barbecue is derived from the word barbacoa, used by Taino Indians in the Caribbean to describe an elevated wooden rack on which they slow smoked at low temperatures fish, lizards, alligator, and other game.

The word barbacoa was brought to Europe by Spanish explorers and it first appeared in print in Spain in the 1526. Even though the word was for the stand, not the food or the method, it expanded to include both in Europe.

March 18, 2012

Leftovers from St. Pat's day.



Bought some Fuji Apples at the Greenmarket yesterday and was given a slice of Cameo Apple. It was great, tried to buy one and they told me enjoy. An Apple buy-back, outstanding.



My bracket got injured but it is still alive, 86th Percentile. Linsanity is back ! People wrote him off, now for the resurrection as just a good player. This is the best time for B-Ball, the remote is going to need new batteries. The Time magazine cover was for the Foreign market and was not in the one I received.



Georgetown killed my Bracket. It was an odd pick on my part but that was what I went with. Lets see how my other picks go.

March 9, 2012

Official start with the Big East Tournament. Great games tonight. Add the Knicks and my college team on the Net and it's a blast.



St. Patrick's Day coming up, time for some Guinness.

March 17, 2011

St. Patrick's Day and March Madness. What could be better ? Guinness is the beer for the night, with a little Harp and then later some Ale mixed in. Will peek in on the Knicks game too.



Louisville (Like Fredo): "You Broke My Heart." As well as my Bracket. Princeton/Kentucky game was wild. Butler/Old Dominion and Richmond/Vanderbilt games were great. The Tourney is the best sports event of the year. Go Redmen !

March 21, 2010

My Big East-Centric bracket was killed by Villanova. Yet, I still breathe thanks to Syracuse. The Orangemen look great against Gonzaga. This has got to be one of the best tournaments yet. Northern Iowa beating Kansas was wild.



CBS Sunday Morning had a nice piece on the late/great Joe Ades: "Curb Appeal: Serena Altschul examines the double-life of Joe Ades: Street vendor by day, Park Avenue bon vivant by night."
His daughter has taken up the mantle but she can't sell at Union Square.



The Big Apple Barbecue Party is coming in June 12th and 13th.. The Bubba Pass is now $125 for $100 worth of BBQ. I'll still get one, the lines are massive.



Latest value wine is Montepulciano D'Abruzzo. Very drinkable, what we used to call a good table wine.

March 18, 2010

Every year I buy the Daffodils from the American Cancer Society. Here is an old picture.



My CYO boys lost a close one at the last second. They played great, a wonderful season. My last game after 15 years of coaching. My team won at the work tournament. We are older than the parents of the kids we beat.



St. Pat's day leftovers, Black and Tans to accompany March Madness. My bracket is going South already.

March 5, 2010

The month of March is a busy one for me : St. Patrick's day
and March Madness Basketball. I also play in a March Madness work Tournament.



Beer for the night is Ithaca Nut Brown. From the Brewery Web site:

Nut Brown Availability: Year Round The rich mahogany hue of the Nut Brown is the first thing you will notice. You’ll find subtle hints of both chocolate & coffee. We delicately blend chocolate & caramel malts with four others to make this flavorful, easy drinking beer. The malt character will appeal to those looking for a moderate dark ale, but the smoothness is what will surprise all.
IBUs: N/A ABV: 5.4% Malt: 2-Row Pale, Munich, British Amber, Crystal, and Chocolate Hops: Northern Brewer

St. Patrick's Day is coming up fast.



Always a big Breakfast with Bagels and Irish Coffee.



Only Jameson is acceptable.



Fresh Whipped Cream.



Sugar in the Raw Brown Sugar.



To your Health !