Category Archives: Trip Reports

Jul 29

2010s state travel recap, a town view

Posted on Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

Originally written shortly after Christmas 2019, then fell down the line. You will see why that’s important. — Ed. July 26, 2016: Joice is 11 miles from the state line and half an hour from the nearest Wal-Mart (Albert Lea and … Continue reading →

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Dec 19

2019: The Year in Food (7)

Posted on Thursday, December 19, 2019, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

Cincinnati chili “three-way” with fries and the requisite oyster crackers. The fries were very good. 7. Camp Washington Chili, Cincinnati, Ohio (Oct. 31) I have consumed Cincinnati chili and lived. You might have heard of it under the name of … Continue reading →

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Dec 17

2019: The Year in Food (6)

Posted on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at 2:00 PM by Jeff

6. Sammy’s Pizza, International Falls, Minnesota (Aug. 19); Brooklyn Pizza Co., Seymour, Indiana (Nov. 1) One is from a small chain with all but two of its 15 locations in Minnesota; the other is a minor diner. The first was consumed … Continue reading →

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Dec 13

2019: The Year in Food (5)

Posted on Friday, December 13, 2019, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

5. Pork Strip Basket, Iowa State Fair, near the southwest corner of the fairgrounds (Aug. 16) “Three delicious Chuckie’s Pork Strips, made from center cut pork loin; hand breaded with Chuckie’s Famous batter, seasoned waffle fries, creamy cheese sauce, bacon … Continue reading →

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Dec 12

2019: The Year in Food (4)

Posted on Thursday, December 12, 2019, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

4. 10-ounce New York Strip, Big Vern’s Steakhouse, Shamrock, Texas (July 21) More steak in Texas? More steak in Texas, this time in a town with a population that has fallen below 2000 and whose famous landmarks are the tallest water tower … Continue reading →

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Dec 11

2019: The Year in Food (3)

Posted on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at 10:01 AM by Jeff

3. “Sopepizza,” Cornerstone First Edition Pizza & Subs, Tucumcari, New Mexico (July 17) From the menu: “Marinara, Mozzarella, and filling choice, stuffed in a sopapilla and deep fried.” What is a sopapilla, you ask (and I asked)? It’s a bread unique(ish) to … Continue reading →

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Dec 10

2019: The Year in Food (2)

Posted on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

2. 8-ounce top sirloin, Big Texan Steak Ranch, Amarillo, Texas (July 17) The Big Texan Steak Ranch is a Route 66 landmark. It’s the home of the 72-ounce steak challenge — but the fine print is, you have to eat the rest … Continue reading →

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Dec 09

2019: The Year in Food (1)

Posted on Monday, December 9, 2019, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

In lieu of the trip reports I have not prepared for publishing, I shall spend the next few days regaling you of my adventures in gastronomy (well, adventures to me, anyway). They will serve as a shorthand of where I … Continue reading →

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Oct 17

Photo 36,000

Posted on Thursday, October 17, 2019, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

October 11, 2017: A milestone in American history at the tip of Cape Cod. This milestone photo has extra significance besides being at a historic monument. I have an ancestor who was on the Mayflower. Some backfill from another event made … Continue reading →

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Jun 26

Photo 34,998

Posted on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

June 22, 2017: The Iowa Welcome Center outside Missouri Valley is Lincoln Highway-themed. Included near the recreation area is a ground-mounted map of Iowa with the Lincoln Highway represented as a raised line across the state. 2017 was full of … Continue reading →

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