Category Archives: Trip Reports

Jul 29

2010s state travel recap, a town view

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

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

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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