Category Archives: Food

The Magical Meal

Posted on October 31, 2012 by John Swinburn

When my wife and I were in San Antonio a few days ago we had dinner at Bohanan’s, an upscale steak restaurant on Houston Street, not far from the downtown river walk.  We had been planning to have dinner there … Continue reading →

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A Brief History of the Past Few Hours

Posted on October 15, 2012 by John Swinburn

We met our friend, Jim, for lunch today at Flavors, an Indian restaurant in Addison.  While I enjoyed the food, it wasn’t exceptional like it was the last visit.  But I am not one to complain about an Indian buffet … Continue reading →

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Questions, always questions

Posted on October 10, 2012 by John Swinburn

Rain and thunder awakened me for the second day in a row. Before daybreak, the volume and intensity  of the rain confirmed another very heavy downpour, but like yesterday the weather changed quickly to a hazy, humid, overcast day, followed … Continue reading →

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Black Bread

Posted on September 19, 2012 by John Swinburn

It’s rare that I am able to eat pumpernickel. My wife does not like it, so I rarely buy it, as I would have to eat the whole loaf myself, which I can do but which is not a good … Continue reading →

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A Just Reward

Posted on September 18, 2012 by John Swinburn

I reward myself with trips to the grocery store. Finally, after yielding to the weather and my own slothful indolence for several days, I got out and mowed the lawn a few hours ago.  Inasmuch as I did the deed … Continue reading →

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New Orleans: Mostly a Food Experience

Posted on September 12, 2012 by John Swinburn

My sister-in-law came to visit on September 2, arriving just after 5:00 in the afternoon.  My wife and I had talked to her about coming to visit; we’d all decided a road trip to New Orleans was the thing to … Continue reading →

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Food Freak

Posted on August 22, 2012 by John Swinburn

I had planned on going to lunch with a friend yesterday, to a place called Flying Saucer.  Flying Saucer is a beer emporium, a place where beer is, almost literally, worshipped.  I join my friend periodically at the place near my house, … Continue reading →

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