Thinking Out Loud

Jerky Maker is a real . . . Jerk.

Remember candy cigarettes? Not sure whether the government told them to knock it off, or whether they eventually felt some heat from the public. Here's a new twist.

I like to make jerky, so this is personal. Jack Link's also makes jerky -- in larger quantities. And it's pretty good, as far as mass produced stuff goes. Well, the dipshits at Jack Link's found a way to promote their shredded beef jerky by usuing containers that are very similar to chewing tobacco. In fact, they call it "Jerky Chew."

 

It's pretty clear that smokeless tobacco leads to cancer and addiction. 25% of young users start by the 6th grade. Here's one study by the University of Minnessota. Everytime I see a teenager proudly supporting the telltale circle on his rear jean pocket I wonder about his situation forty years from now.

So the board of directors at Jack Link's took a nice, relatively healthy product that's efficiently produced and affordable, and merge their marketing strategy with . . . .  a product that kills people.

What jerks!

A Dreary Day's Dalliance

Yesterday was a great day to stay inside and make . . . . .

 

Doggy Jerky !

It's a salt free cure specially created for canines.  

Here's how Colby reacts when she knows you have some in your pocket.

Bloody Mary Bagel debut @ Chez Monet

As part of the inaugural festivities this week, Joan Fairfax will offer Missouri state elected officials . . .

a complimentary . . .  Bloody Mary Bagel.

Others may enjoy this latest addition to the Chez Monet Menu for a modest charge. Brainchild of a bored former mayor, this healthy and substantial snack combines the decadence of a toasted bagel and cream cheeze with more responsible components: thin tomato slices, a prominent celery stick and large olive.

It's a dang Bloody Mary on a plate!

Missouri Wine: Peter Hofherr Tells All

Peter Hofherr is chairman of the Missouri Wine and Grape Board and vintner at St. James Winery. Here is everything you want to know about Missouri wines: past, present and future. 

 

My Eine Kleine Oktober

In honor of:

•         Partner City Muenchberg, Germany
•         Oktoberferst in Munich and the Amana Colonies
•         Great visit from Law Student Anne-Theresa Sippel
•         Autumn in Missouri
•         Life in General  . . . .

I prepared my very first DUMPLINGS.  I now understand why they're so popular in Over There.

 

Holloween Boooce @ Prison Brews Sunday Raises $$ 4 Kids

All the proceeds from this first-time event go to Jeff City kids via Kiwanis. Sign up for a Sunday afternoon of beverages, food, costumes, prizes and  . . . . if you want . . . . Bocce at Prison Brews October 30. Come by or call 635-0678.

Five bucks to the first five people who guess what the Former Mayor and First Lady Peggy will be wearing.  Call and leave a message. 635-1121 Ext. 106.

 

"Cork" Soon to Pop on High Street

The sign says it's opening in March at the Chez Monet Building. Rumors indicate it's about wine, cheese and chocolate. 

Talked my way through the back door. The interior renovations look very promising.

A Nice Saturday in a Really Nice Downtown

Start with Coffee with the Mayor  @ Chez Monet.

Multicultural Festival 11 to 4.

Metalsmith Tina Allen at the Art Bazaar. 

 Bevs at Gumbo Bottoms.

Mass at St. Peter's (part of the multicultural experience for non Catholics)

Dinner at Madison's outside.

Take an evening stroll around the nicest Capitol in the USA.

Then ........ Sunday Morning ....... 

 

Warwick Village Might Add Drive Thru Coffee Shop

Monday Night the City Council will consider a relatively minor rezoning application for Warwick Village, an historic inn on the East Side -- at the confluence of High and McCarty -- originally the Eastern gateway into and out of the city. Hank and Linda Stratman have already created several first class residential and office apartments at the historic site. 

They hope the rezoning will allow the next big step -- removing some cottages to make room for a coffeeshop / deli with a drive through window. 

This picture is looks east. The drive through will be on the left. The service window will be straight ahead. The cars will exit where the construction fence is now, back onto High Street or to East McCarty.
 
 

Local Beer Festival Gets Big City Endorsement

The Chicago Tribune says Jefferson City's Show Me Beer Festival this Saturday would be worth the 400 mile drive. Come by Memorial Park for the awards, some samples and live music.