A Family That Hagelslags Together…
Full disclosure: for the past 10 years, I’ve basically been the shitty dad from every kids’ movie who misses the important Little League game. Not that my kids have ever been in Little League...
Author: Jim Behymer
St. Louis’ Gerber Sandwich
Growing up in Quincy, Illinois, St. Louis was the “big city” we’d go to for concerts, for museums, for the zoo, or just to hang out. Quincy is about 100 miles northwest of St....
Fruit Sandwich #3: Wacky Japan
Last month we covered fruit sandwiches, and though I wrote 2 posts about them, I had a third queued up that I just didn’t quite get to during the month. Well here it is....
Just How Great is a Gatsby?
Numerous viewings of Lethal Weapon 2 have taught me that it’s unwise to get a bunch of South Africans angry. So let me start by answering the question in the title: pretty great! A...
The Maltese Ftira
Ah, Mr. Spade. Have a drink, won’t you? Sit down, sir, sit down. By gad, what a character! You amuse me, sir. I don’t mind telling you that I enjoy being amused. Very clever sir,...
Fruit Sandwich #2: A Taste of My Childhood
Based on the times I’ve mentioned my mom on this site, you probably have the impression that I am a gigantic idiot manchild who doesn’t appreciate the woman who gave him life. And you’d...
Fruit Sandwich #1: The Whitest Sandwich Ever
The South has given us many things over the years. Barbecue. The Drive-By Truckers. Louisiana hot sauce. Fried Chicken and Faulkner. Biscuits and gravy. Of course, for every Alton Brown there’ll be a Paula...
French Dip vs. Italian Beef
In my experience, French dip sandwiches are a pretty common thing to find on a menu. Taverns, family restaurants, steakhouses, BBQ joints… Whether you’re in a big city or a smaller town, odds are...
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