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Not Going to Plan or: Nice Try, Bucko

05 Tuesday Jun 2018

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Salutations™!!

So, we didn’t record The Man Who Ate the Town this week. But, I had the bright idea that I was going to resurrect the “Appetizer” aspect of the old Tart & Tangy Triad podcast. The “Appetizer” was the video aspect of the podcast. That stopped when we stopped doing that. I want to get back to it. TMWATTLogo

Well, after an hour of setting up the stuff and recording the video, I couldn’t get the files converted to do some editing until just about 10 minutes ago and it’s 11:20pm as I write this. So, I was unable to get it going tonight. Therefore, I was prepared to talk about something else. I apologize that this is shorter than it could be, or just didn’t have something more in-depth to talk about.

I hope to get this done soon. Thanks for reading anyway.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“I’m a techno-moron. I need help just to plug in my video camera.” – Libba Bray

Piedmont Local or: Tapping the Craft

26 Friday Jun 2015

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For the last two weeks (which includes this week’s) on the Tart & Tangy Triad “Appetizer” video, I’ve made mention of a magazine article that I, along with Spencer Davis of City Beverage, the Official Beer Sponsor of The Less Desirables, will be writing. It will be in a monthly local magazine called Piedmont Local and is powered by the folks over at 336 Events, namely Steve Czumaj. The name of the article is called: Tapping 08c6c-tldcitybeveragethe Craft: Libations and Victuals/

Spencer and I will be honing in on one particular craft beer, or other libation such as wine, liquor, soft drinks or even food, every month. Steve figured that City Beverage is the oldest and probably best known purveyors of beer and wine in the Triad and heck, I’m a craft beer snob that drinks for a living (I get paid to drink on two different podcasts, after all) so why not get us to talk about some that we know (or in my case, think we do)?

I’m not exactly sure when the newest issue, the one with our article in it, will be out but it will be soon as it’s been uploaded the proper channels. Keep an eye out for it in shops, restaurants, bars and other places you’ll find the free local papers. You’ll also be able to read them online by going to the 336Events.com website. We look forward to you reading our thoughts on craft beer. Heck, Dear Reader, you read my thoughts here every day, right? We appreciate it, I promise!

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…

Scorp out!

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“Local arts, dining and living magazine” – Piedmont Local/336Events website.

An Appetizer or: Un Apéritif Pour Vous

05 Friday Jun 2015

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Yep. I feel slightly better today. Thanks for asking, if you did. If you didn’t, oh well, thanks for not asking. I want to talk about something that has been going on for quite awhile. And, not it’s not something I don’t like. It’s something that I do like. It’s mine actually.

I may have posted about this before, but in addition to Tart & Tangy Triad, the food podcast that I produce along with co-hosting with The BCPF and Food Blogger Extraordinaire, Nikki Miller-Ka, we have a companion video called the “Appetizer.” It’s logosupposed to be a short little accompaniment to the full on podcast. The podcast and the video are part of The Less Desirables Network. Now, lately it’s gotten longer and I’m going to do something about that. But, the idea is to talk about things that we don’t talk about on the actual podcast, or at least go into more depth about something in the video that we may only touch on during the show.

Coming soon, it will have its own theme song (as opposed to using the same one as the regular podcast), be more informative and concise. The BCPF will give food history facts and Nikki will probably promote things going on in “Nikki’s World” or from the community. I basically will continue to pull hosting duties as I do already and that I do on the show.  These changes are a little bit away but don’t worry, I’ll keep you informed here. I’m hoping for a complete overhaul within a month or so.  There will probably be a companion video for The Beer Dads coming, as well. For now, head on over to YouTube, peek at the Tart & Tangy Triad Channel and watch a few vids and learn something. I (we) appreciate it!

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“I cook with wine. Sometimes I even add it to the food.” – W.C. Fields

Airstreaming or: Wake Up Winston!

10 Friday Apr 2015

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Salutations™!!

The Less Desirables and Tart & Tangy Triad both have a new advertiser! Yep, we got more people to promote and we are quite happy to announce that Mr. Tommy Priest, owner of Krankie’s Airstream, Coffee Park and Coffee Park Downtown have signed on.

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Tommy Priest, owner, purveyor of fine coffees. Photo ©Winston-Salem Journal

Krankie’s Airstream and Coffee Park (I) are located at 1208 & 1206, repsectively, Reynolda Road and Coffee Park Downtown is located Winston-Salem at 251 N. Spruce Street. Go down to the Airstream and get your java. You can drive through or stop, get the drink from the trailer and sit in the Coffee Park which is the lounge for the Airstream.  On Wednesdays, they have food trucks and they’re known to have fresh produce for sale from, and to support, the Children’s Home (which is right across the street). This place is a favorite of The BCPF and me.

The new Coffee Park Downtown is inside the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts complex. They have the same perks as the Airstream and also an outdoor seating area for the warmer months, and hey… you’re downtown.  That’s a plus. They serve sandwiches and munchies from West End Cafe and pastries from Atelier on Trade.  Have something made with IZZE, that’s always a tart little treat.  Wondermous, I say.

Listen to The Less Desirables (recorded every Wednesday) and Tart & Tangy Triad (recorded on Tuesdays) and watch the Tart & Tangy Triad Appetizer video (Fridays) to hear what Tommy has to say about his establishments! He’s a swell dude and his businesses are top-notch!  Drink up and bring me one (mine has to be decaf, though)!!

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“I like coffee because it gives me the illusion that I might be awake.” – Lewis Black

Whether I Like Weather or: Snowstopping

20 Friday Feb 2015

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Salutations™!!

Has the recent weather stuffs had an adverse affect on your life?  I know a lot of people are complaining about this and that and I have some of the same beefs. I’m not saying it’s all bad, just it happens. And, I’m not going to go into much of that, just an observation.

The weather creates a downward spiral of baloney for everyone.  The snow makes the South shut down.  I get annoyed with the North always laughing when we freak out over 3/4″ of snow that turns to ice.  According to this article, Boston has almost 100inches of snow.  That’s a shload of snow.  I’m originally from WV and people there know how to deal with snow, too.  Granted, they get snow.  Real snow.  We get ice. Hard to maneuver on ice, I get that.

But, school being out.  3B’s mom has been sick and she lives in place where getting out when it snows is treacherous so he’s been staying with me and mother all this week.  I’m not complaining about that, although I’ve not seen much of him.  The Nephews are over there as well and they’ve been out playing… a lot.  He’s been with me both Wednesday and Thursday night (Thursdays are my regular night).  I like having him here but I worry about the school aspect.  It’s more a cold thing that snow and ice thing now, I know, but school needs to get back in.  That’s just dragging out how long they’ll have to go in June.

And, hello! This winter isn’t anywhere near being over, Dear Reader.  There’s potential for much more of this.  I hope not, but the potential is there.  The podcasts are all screwed up.  We didn’t have a guest on The Less Desirables but that was the only one we recorded this week, as a “Round Table.”  The Beer Dads had a webisode come out but it was recorded prior to this week (a peek behind the curtain, there).  There will also not be an “Appetizer” from Tart & Tangy Triad, either.  Again, school schedule takes precedence there.  I could get him up, showered, and get him downtown and all that, but, why?  It would be later before I get down there and it would just be me, anyway.

I’m certainly hoping that Mother Nature gets herself calmed down next week.  That or she needs a Midol.  So, here’s hoping.  You know what else? You have time on your hands, while you’re trying to find a way to kill some of it, give a listen to some of the archived webisodes of your favorite The Less Desirables Network shows!

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Don’t knock the weather. If it didn’t change once in a while, nine out of ten people couldn’t start a conversation.” – Phil Armstrong

Starts, Staggers & Forwards or: Here’s to New Beginnings

06 Saturday Dec 2014

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There are several new and exciting things that I’m either part of, thinking through, working into or outright doing.  But, I can’t really talk about those things right now, unfortunately.  I mean, I can talk about them, but I can’t give any details.

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Here’s to new ones…

I know that’s a tease.  I’m sorry.  I will say this, though.  In addition to the four The Less Desirables Network shows, The Less Desirables, Camel City Dispatch News Show, Fan Interference and Tart & Tangy Triad, that I talked about last month, we are getting ready to add another full podcast after the first of the year.  What it’s about, the subject matter, how it works, who’s involved, all that… I’m not at liberty to say, but it will be a slight departure from what we already do while still staying with a familiar concept.  That’s vague I know, but trust me, you’ll like it.  We’re in the development stage, right now.  The outline is together, tweaking details, now.

Also, in addition to the Appetizer video from Tart & Tangy Triad, there will be a short video series that will be part of the Network, as well.  Again, because we’re in the “getting-ourselves-in-check” stage, I would be remiss in giving any details as it could change before it happens and I don’t want to be a liar.

Also, on the travel front, I am mere millimeters (that would be how far my fingers are apart as in showing distance) from making my decision on “what happens now?” and I’m both nervous and excited about it. But isn’t everyone in career decisions?  Even though this is my “half-time” job (not part-time), it’s a major thing for me and I’m looking to help those that I’ve helped in the past and who have asked me for help and those who don’t even know I can help them.  I’ll keep you posted on that.

Actually, I’m going to keep you posted on all of it. That’s what I do, right?  Well, it’s what I do, now, anyways.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Beginnings are always messy.” – John Galsworthy