Tonight Blue Bottle Espresso

Tonight 2/28/09 Saturday from 8pm til 10pm enjoy fine live music and food at 'The Blue Bottle Espresso' in Yelm. ECLIPSE will be playing. Lots of Fun . I'll be there. 'Eclipse' is Tod Lemkuhl/guitar/vocals and Michael Harrison/drums with my Bartlett On Bass.
A great menu, this is what they say. "delicious soups, salads, sandwiches, and specials. Relax with our organic espresso, wine and beer! We specialize in good-hearted friendliness and cozy,homey atmosphere, where you can get together with friends, curl up and read a book, use our computer or plug in to wireless with your laptop. "
This place rocks. It's a wonderful friendly, cozy place just like they say above. Check it out and relax with some great food and fun music too.
WHERE: 309 Yelm Avenue Eastin the amazing little city of Yelm, Washington, aninternational community (unlikely but oh so true).
Call: 1-360-458-4611 or check them out at http://www.bluebottlerocks.com/

Mom's Pickled Fish Recipe

Photo by pickled herring by berzowska

Well, here I am ready to post my first recipe. Oh no -- A foodie going 'Pro'. I'm learning more and more each day about what I can do and what I can't do on the internet and phyically too. This recipe is easy and it's from my Mom, so I feel safe and I'm going to give this a try.
Remembering 'I'm safe...I'm safe' saying it over and over in my head helps. So here gos. Taking a deep breath.....
And so how I'd get this recipe? Well my Mom likes Pickled Herring and trying different things....my Dad...well, he's alittle more...you know 'Raw Fish' ---eeewww ickie. My Dad's family's from Norway. I'd think he'd go for this...but no.
So, my Mom likes to make it at home because.. Dad don't buy it at the store without making a fuss.

My hubby and I enjoy fish. We live near the Nisqually Indian Reservation, when they have more Fish than they can eat/sell etc. they share with everyone.About a year ago we we're notified of a Fish-Give Away.Our Fish Smokers we're full. our tummy's were full and still more Fish....What To Do???

Mom sent me this recipe to share with everyone. 'Thanks Mom'.

Please read over this recipe first before you begin. Thanks.

Mom's Pickled Fish.

First 'chunk and skin raw fish'. Any kind of fish, salmon, herring etc. Amount? Big Bowl full.
Soak in

1 Cup of salt and 1 quart water.

Soak for 12 hours in this mixture and pour off this brine.
Next Soak Fish for 24 hours in White Vinegar.
Drain.
Next layer Fish in Sterile Jars with sliced Onions.

Bring below ingredients to a boil, simmer about 30 minutes.

1 Cup White Vinegar
1/2 Cup Water
1/4 to 1/2 Cup Sugar
3 teaspoons Pickling Spice
10 to 15 Whole Allspice

Cool Mixture.
Add:
1/2 Cup White Port Wine
Pour liquid over Fish and Onions. Screw lids down.
Keep refridgerated for 2 weeks before eating.
Wow. I'm done. Enjoy. Copy, share have fun.
J.A. ROSE-BARTLETT

Again 'Thanks Mom'.

ECLIPSE At Blue Bottle Espresso

This Saturday night, February 28th, from 8pm til 10pm come hear amazing live music by 'Eclipse' at 'The Blue Bottle Espresso' in Yelm. 'Eclipse' is Tod Lemkuhl/guitar/vocals, Michael Harrison/drums and Bartlett On Bass--you know Steve. Come early for a bite to eat.
The Blue Bottle is fantastic. This is what they say. "delicious soups, salads, sandwiches, and specials. Relax with our organic espresso, wine and beer! We specialize in good-hearted friendliness and cozy,homey atmosphere, where you can get together with friends, curl up and read a book, use our computer or plug in to wireless with your laptop. "
This place rocks. It's a wonderful friendly, cozy place just like they say above. Check it out and relax with some great food and fun music too.
WHERE: 309 Yelm Avenue Eastin the amazing little city of Yelm, Washington, aninternational community (unlikely but oh so true).Call: 1-360-458-4611 or check them out at http://www.bluebottlerocks.com/

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This site's called BETHANYACTUALLY. Looks like a great recipe for gifts. Go to...
http://bethanyactually.com/make-your-own-vanilla-extract/
Photo by Pure vanilla by Bill HR

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We really enjoy going to Ocean Shores about a hour away from here.

The Best Places To Buy Great 'Bar' Food

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Photo by Broasted Chicken, Ice Cold Beer, and Live Music

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Photo by Vernon's 28th by E.Yoshio

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Tomato juice, like some other mildly acid foods (i.e. A1 Steak Sauce, Coca Cola) can be used to clean old coins, copper, brass, etc. I found this useful information on a site called FOODIMENTARY101. Go to FOODIMENTARY 101 here... http://www.foodimentary101.com/

Photo by tomato in square by jacki-dee

MUZAK Holdings Files Chapter 11 Yesterday

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http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/11/business/11muzak.html?_r=1
Photo by Elevator Operator by tomsaint11

Love Being An American

"I am proud to be an American... an American can eat anything on the face of this earth as long as he has two pieces of bread" Bill CosbyFound this quote on FOODIMENTARY101. Go to...http://foodimentary101.com/
Photo by Child Saluting American Flag by respres

Why Do Worms Breath Through Their Skin?

Yea why? There's lots of interesting/odd worm info in this post from STUMBLERZ. Check it out and have fun. Go to...http://www.stumblerz.com/why-do-worms-breath-through-their-skin/Photo by Separating the worms by Comrogues

Grammy's Salute Neil Diamond

This year's music salute go to Neil Diamond says CBS NEWS. Read it here...http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/02/06/earlyshow/leisure/celebspot/main4779812.shtml Photo by Neil Diamond, Cowboy by sillygwailo

WOW. Win Baconnaisse

A contest and the winner gets 'Baconnaise'. Yessss...count me in. Check it out yourself at IHATEMYMESSAGEBOARD.COM go...
http://ihatemymessageboard.com/2009/02/05/baconnaise-a-review-and-a-contest/comment-page-1/#comment-2369

Photo by Baconnaise! by J. Phil

Pork And Beans

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Jeff Beck Wows Australia

This link is to IDIOMAG.COM. They have videos and a great report of Jeff Beck's recent trip to Australia. The last time he toured Australia was 1977. Check it out at IDIOMAG here...http://www.idiomag.com/peek/62581/jeff_beckPhoto by Jeff Beck by DJ_Fey

Sweets Foods Blog: 70 Food Blogs that Deserve Your Attention

A great list of food blogs for us foodies. Got this link at SWEETSFOODS.COM. Check it out...Sweets Foods Blog: 70 Food Blogs that Deserve Your Attention
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Hot And Spicy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Don't these cookies sound delicious? I found this recipe at NORECIPES.COM. Can't wait to try these spicy-sweet-chocolate--Wow. Go to NORECIPES for their great yummy cookie. Click here...http://www.norecipes.com/?p=2074&preview=truePhoto by Cookie, Anyone by scubadive67

FREE FOOD. Today Grand Slam Slammed At Denny's

How's it goin' at Dennys Today? FREE Grand Slam Breakfasts reported by SFWEEKLY yesterday. Let's go to SFWEEKLY and find out...click...

http://blogs.sfweekly.com/foodie/2009/02/grand_slam_gets_slammed.php

Photo by Photo by Millbrae Pancake House - Breakfast by VirtualErn

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ATTENTION: FREE Food Tomorrow At Denny's

The SFWEEKLY reports Denny's will be offering FREE Grand Slam breakfasts' tomorrow 6am til 2pm at all locations. Check out this FREE Food here at SFWEEKLY...click...
http://blogs.sfweekly.com/foodie/2009/02/free_grand_slam_breakfast_tomo.php
Photo by Millbrae Pancake House - Breakfast by VirtualErn