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A Foodie's guide to New England

Jeff Dabel — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:50:00 CST

One should never travel on an empty stomach. Join Jeff Dabel as he takes his Red Beans and Rice blog on the road to sample ice cream in Vermont and the best of seafood -- thoroughly slathered in hot drawn butter -- along the shores of southern Maine.

Discovering the Foodie Holy Grail

Jeff Dabel — Fri, 22 May 2009 09:00:00 CST

My last few blogs have chronicled my search for the Foodie Holy Grail. I'm delighted to report it has been found! My life is now complete.

The Search for the Holy Grail

Jeff Dabel — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 03:20:00 CST

It had been on my "bucket list" for decades. Finally, I had the chance to sample the holy grail of the chili world. What was supposed to be a bowl of the nectar of the Gods, turned into a lesson of unrealistic expectations.

Mackinac Island: behind the scenes

Jeff Dabel — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:28:00 CST

If you're planning a visit to "The Rock," here's some insider informtion vital to an enjoyable vacation from someone who once lived there. Click here for more.

Dead Celebrities 2008

Jeff Dabel — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 14:25:00 CST

Before we file 2008 under "One Bad Year," let's take a last look at some of the celebrities and A-listers who punched out this year.

Chicago, that Toddling Town

Jeff Dabel — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 05:45:00 CST

Chicago is called the Windy City not for the breeze off the lake, but for the empty promises of its politicians. I went for a visit so now it's my turn to break some wind.

Premature Eblogulations

Jeff Dabel — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:10:00 CST

Here's my shot at immortality. I created a new word in 2008 and it's called Eblogulations. But that's not all. Click here to learn other new words that have popped out of my twisted mind.

Slouching toward Chi-Town

Jeff Dabel — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:32:00 CST

It's been nearly 30 years since the last time I tried to drive a car-full of drunken buddies into the big city. This time, I'm going to try another approach.

Halloween memories

Jeff Dabel — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 07:00:00 CST

When you're 8 years old, there aren't many things better than the opportunity to score free candy! Click here for all the sweet, sweet details.

What'ya know, hell froze over

Jeff Dabel — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:20:00 CST

Just back from vacation, I'm on rage-withdrawal because I can't find anything bad to say about my arch-nemesis, Northwest Airlines. Doesn't mean I didn't get knocked around--this time by the Visigoth Carry-Ons.

My one-night stand left me with an STD!

Jeff Dabel — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:15:00 CST

The following blog contains inappropriate actions, language and content and should not be read by any one easily offended or able to break a stick with their sphincter.

Putting the HELL in Hospitality

Jeff Dabel — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 04:00:00 CST

Or, What part of "customer service" don't you understand!?

I Love Wisconsin! (hate Florida)

Jeff Dabel — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:10:00 CST

It didn't take long for me, strung out on Valiums and flying 35,000 feet above good solid earth, to recall why I like living in Wisconsin. Click here for all the details.

Mackinac Island, Christopher Reeve and the Grand ain't so grand

Jeff Dabel — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:30:00 CST

A nostalgic visit to Mackinac Island, my favorite story about the late Christopher Reeve and my conversion to a "fudgie." Click here for all the exciting details.

Hey California, KISS our Dairy Air

Jeff Dabel — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 03:30:00 CST

I want my old Cheddar cheese yellow license plate back and a little respect for the lady bovines of the grand old Badger State.

Memories of Mackinac Island

Jeff Dabel — Sat, 24 May 2008 09:00:00 CST

Contemplating the arrival of middle age, I thought my past had all but been forgotten. Until a letter arrived in the mail.

WRITE MY BLOG!

Jeff Dabel — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:10:00 CST

Those you who know me realize I'm pretty shallow. I'm running out of blog ideas. Here's your chance to help write my next blog.

Mean People Suck

Jeff Dabel — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:30:00 CST

If you're a mean person, you may want to skip today's blog. The rest of you, enjoy!

A conversation with God

Jeff Dabel — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:30:00 CST

It all started pretty innocently with a bite of a petrified marshmallow Peep and ended with a conversation with the Big Guy.

I'm gonna put their balls in a VICE!

Jeff Dabel — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:17:00 CST

Jose out in California should take the end of the week off, or else he's going to meet 240 pounds of pissed-off pig iron (me).