by Joe Spake on July 23, 2010
Vegetable Plate at Deja Vu, originally uploaded by joespake.
Vegetable Plate at Deja Vu
It’s not ALL about Bar-B-Q. Deja Vu has the best veggies in Memphis
(from top left: grilled cabbage, red beans and rice, collard greens, corn muffin. Not shown: fried plantains)
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by Joe Spake on July 19, 2010
Nineteenth Century Club (15), originally uploaded by joespake.
Sitting among commercial properties on Union Avenue, the stately and historic Nineteenth Century Club is showing the signs of neglect. This ancient floodlight is accented by the stained glass windows in the curved wall at the rear of the building.
More at http://flickr.com/photos/joespake
by Joe Spake on July 10, 2010
The track hoes, bulldozers, and dump trucks have been quietly and efficiently doing their work in leveling demolishing destroying developing the Fairgrounds property.
This shot is from what used to be the north parking lot of the Mid-South Coliseum, looking north. Missing (with the exception of 2 of the old buildings) are all the buildings, livestock [...]
by Joe Spake on July 9, 2010
Boat Living, originally uploaded by joespake.
A number of folks live on their boats or on houses built on barges at McKellar Lake Marina, Memphis, TN
by Joe Spake on July 9, 2010
Regardless of our ages, we Memphians have had Elvis in our presence as long as we can remember. I know folks with Elvis tattoos who weren’t even born in 1977, the year Elvis died. Let’s face it, the boy from Tupelo will live on forever in the hearts and minds of millions (maybe billions). And [...]
by Joe Spake on July 2, 2010
We have all had some super omelettes and some pretty bad ones (diners tend to overcook them). I have been making omelettes for a long time. The dish beats scrambled eggs, and gives an elegant touch to breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner. Omelettes are quick and easy, once you get the hang of quick [...]
by Joe Spake on June 28, 2010
Sunset over the Mississippi (5), originally uploaded by joespake.
Taken from the River Bluff Walk on Summer Solstice 2010.
Other photos at joespake
by Joe Spake on June 26, 2010
I reviewed andposted about my friend, Christina-Marie Wright’s book, Everything I Need to Know About Motherhood I learned from Animal House, before it was released.
Christina-Marie sent me an extra inscribed copy of the book to give away, so if you would like it, just leave a comment below telling me why you want or need [...]
by Joe Spake on June 24, 2010
Joyce Cobb at Levitt Shell (15), originally uploaded by joespake.
Joyce Cobb did one of the last shows of the Spring Season at Levitt Shell. More photos from this concert and other recent concerts at the Levitt Shell.
by Joe Spake on June 22, 2010
I have owned a few George Foreman Grills; they come in all shapes and sizes. They are good for quick grilling lots of things: burgers, grilled cheese, grilled peanut butter and banana sandwiches, sliced eggplant and other veggies, T-bone steaks, onions, and the list goes on and on. When you don’t want to fire up [...]