Trying to hunt down a footer alignment issue in the Wolfextreme theme led me to use this full-featured Firefox plugin called Web Developer. I am enjoying exploring all the different options to inspect web design elements without necessarily scanning through hundreds of lines of code. Highly recommended!
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Planting irises
I excitedly opened my package from Zebrairis.com (Zebra Gardens) last night and was exceptionally pleased with the healthy-looking rhizomes and extras that Brad and Kathie sent me. Great packaging too, and their nursery inspection sticker gave me additional satisfaction that I shopped with them. Unfortunately, it looked like they omitted 1 out of 2 Zzzanzibars that I had ordered. I emailed the Kaspereks this morning about them. Anywho, the bonuses I received: 1 Doe Z Doe and 2 Alpha Gnus. The Alpha Gnus, Blueberry Fillies, and Zzzanzibar went straight into the middle flowerbed; Doe Z Doe went into the side yard. I can’t wait to see these irises next year.
A few sites to feast your eyes on
(An old post that I dug up for reposting here.)
After reading an online article in the Star Telegram site about Noka Chocolate, I found myself reviewing the expose on them on DallasFood.org. Apparently this “anonymous” blog drew some publicity for their incisive look at Noka, drawing some attention from media outlets across the nation.
Now, I’m no stranger to DallasFood.org, having perused their dining reviews on occasion over the last year. But I am rather curious about the site and its operators. While their passion for food is plainly obvious, the identities and motivations behind DallasFood are secret…I’ve combed their site looking for answers and found nothing that tells me who or what these people are. Is this some form of viral marketing site? The reviews seem too personal to me.
Still, there is something about the delivery of the food porn here that makes you keep coming back for more. They have a decent catalog of informational locak links, and I am getting a kick out of reading their odyssey in search of the best DFW barbecue. It was here that I found Tex’s Texas Bar-B-Que Web Page, another collection of reviews that grades the best in Texas BBQ.
In search of brisket grilling tips
I don’t know that I have the patience, energy or time to slow-cook a brisket Texas bbq style. I’m not sure I even have the right tools, but I’m going to give a run this weekend with the help of some internet sources.
Gas Grilling a Brisket at Txbeef.org
The Brisket Faq at BarbecueBible.com
Brisket 101 The Basics with Photos at Cookshack.com
The last link has some very good illustrations on cuts of meat, grill positioning, and finished product. I’m so hungry right now!
Lucky me, I purchased the fattier cut of brisket, the point cut, at Albertson’s last week, roughly 4-5 lbs of meat. I can’t wait to fire up the oven/grill and give it a go! Roast brisket vs. bbq brisket…showdown at the Pirkle household!
Bulb manic
After yesterday’s Iris purchase, I’m shopping again. Two internet stores that I’m currently reviewing are ColorBlends.com and Bloomingbulb.com, both highly recommended shops at Dave’s Garden Watchdog. Of particular interest are their southern recommended collections and bulbs.
This morning, I started digging up the stray mini lilies populating the middle bed and moving them to a corner location. I had the opportunity to divide 1 bulb that I found, and the rest were bulblets which had sent up greenery, but no flowers this year. Hopefully they will flourish in their new homes.