Its finally 2007

illuminated seating
Originally uploaded by jekemp.

Well, it is a whole new year and things are pretty much the same around here. I have been living car free now for well over two years. I will say that Atlanta is not the best city to attempt such initiatives and I am again looking around for some form of fossil fuel burning mechanized transportation. I would like to find an old VW rabbit diesel but the biodiesel movement in this country seems to have pushed these vehicles out of what I consider to be a reasonable price range for such old cars. I am going to remain open to the possiblity that I will find an automobile that is unique, efficient, and ecologically friendly. Not holding my breath on that though...

Buford

Buford, originally uploaded by jekemp.

Sausage Wheels

Sausage Wheels, originally uploaded by jekemp.

I recently returned from a trip to NYC and I managed to procure one of these fine sausage wheels and grilled it on my friends Weber. I must say that it was some truly cheesy goodness.

Mellified Man: Mellified Man was a manmade dish popular in ancient Arabia. According to Mary Roach, author of Stiff, men 70-80 years old, on death’s doorstep anyway, would cease to eat food, instead partaking solely of honey. Pretty soon, they would be mellified, that is, “he excretes honey (the urine and feces are entirely honey).” Soon he dies and is placed in a honey-filled coffin which is then sealed for 100 years. At the end of the 100 years, the goop is eaten up.

Smoking kills

Smoking kills
Originally uploaded by jekemp.

Made for the SLIP pottery sale

Made for the SLIP pottery sale
Originally uploaded by jekemp.

I made some soda fired vessels for Georgia State's annual Spring Pottery sale.

April 24th and 25th
8:00am-8:00pm

In GSU's Alumni Hall
On the corner of Gilmer and Courtland

Fresh Air Bar-B-Que

Fresh Air Bar-B-Que
Originally uploaded by jekemp.

Fresh Air Bar-B-Que is an authentic joint with several locations thoughout rural Georgia. The original location in Jackson on highway 87 is not here where I took this picture and it is the one that actually has been around since 1929. This establishment serves very basic BBQ and the standard fare is pulled pork. The sauce is also truly worth a mention as it is a thin vinegar/pepper based sauce with just a little but of tomato for color. I must admit that this sauce is the one by which I judge all others. That is probably due to its being the first barbecue sauce I remember enjoying as a child. The pulled pork was not too dry but on Saturday when I ate at this particular location, I felt like the meat was a little on the salty side. Fortunately the sweet tea helped correct that minor fault as my sandwich plate was great overall!

I also discovered that this particular location out on the Athens Highway used to a a BBQ place known as the Barbecue Shack. Its good to see a place like Fresh Air Barbecue carry on their fine southern traditions in other places besides Jackson, Georgia.

The Manhattan Cafe

The Manhattan Cafe
Originally uploaded by jekemp.

This is my favorite bar in the state of Georgia. Every time I visit, I meet fabulous people and have a great time and this past Friday was no exception. They only have one "Living" belgium beer in their selection and that's fine, I just needed one.