Category Archives: Food

Camping (finally) at Starved Rock

Posted on May 16, 2009 by Roger

We got back to our campsite a little before noon. The standing water was gone but the ground was still muddy. After a quick lunch, we set up camp in what dryish spots we could find. Allow me to say … Continue reading →

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One thing that distinguishes humans from animals is that we use cutlery

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Roger

After spending an afternoon seeing the sights in the greater Starved Rock area in the rain, we convoyed to the nearby town of Ladd, Illinois for supper at Rip’s Tavern. I was told that they have THE BEST fried chicken … Continue reading →

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Green River Phosphate

Posted on April 24, 2009 by Roger

Two years ago, while adventuring around and about, I stopped at the Amboy Pharmacy for one of their famous Green River phosphates. Unfortunately, they were out of Green River phosphates on that day, so I had to settle for a … Continue reading →

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Random Bit

Posted on March 9, 2009 by Roger

Years ago, on a blog far, far away, I wrote the following post: I discovered these words of wisdom on Dove Chocolate wrappers. It struck me that somebody is getting paid for coming up with these ideas. I decided to … Continue reading →

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Outside Pizzaria Uno

Posted on December 19, 2008 by Roger
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