Travel Video: Borneo - Sabah Tea Plantation

Travel Video: Borneo - Sabah Tea Plantation

Join us as we travel to the foothills of Mt. Kinabalu, take a Fish Massage, trek through the rainforest (and run across some interesting creatures), learn how tea is processed and then cook with tea leaves.

Arizona Wine Country Road Trip

Arizona Wine Country Road Trip

Although tamed down and classed up, we hit the road with all the same zeal of a college road trip. Arguably, there are few better places for road trippin’ than Arizona. This time, we pointed south to a small part of Arizona we had yet to explore but had heard a lot about, Sonoita and its wine country.

My Life as a Caribbean Galley Slave!

My Life as a Caribbean Galley Slave!

The picture is very similar to one that hung on the bulletin board of my office for four months while I planned my escape from corporate America, I was 24 years old. I cashed my $1,600 IRS refund check, piled all my stuff in my parent’s garage, threw on my new backpack, and headed off on a grand adventure…

What a Crock!

What a Crock!

That's right.  The old crock pot is back!  The only difference being that the kitchen tool producers slapped a shiny new surface on it and renamed it the Slow Cooker.  A new name, what ever for? 

It's a Mom Thang

It's a Mom Thang

I believe there must be some unknown force that I can only classify as "mom power." It's an instinct. It's a Mom thang!!

New Friends

New Friends

Then, there’s one of the greatest guys I’ve ever met, Chef Jeff Roberto (Sushi Jeff) of Sushi on a Roll. He was one of the most gracious and entertaining hosts we’ve had the pleasure to work with. Sushi on a Roll (SOAR) is a really cool sushi only catering company.

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DOD with Julie & Katie: BBQ in Gilbert

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For this Dining on a Dime, we chose a popular little BBQ spot on the east side of town called Joe’s Real BBQ. Julie thought it would be a great place to go since she had eaten there several times in the past and knew that Joe’s BBQ is for real! The family owned joint makes you feel like you’re stepping back in time to when Gilbert was first established way back in 1995 (ok, maybe a bit further back, lol) especially with the huge John Deere tractor in the dining area.

We both ordered a half slab of ribs which comes with your choice of one side. Katie got potato salad while Julie had their cheesy potatoes. We most definitely couldn’t pass up a cup of their home-made root beer or the pecan brownie.

Note to self: When dining at Joe’s, do not wear white (like Katie did).They give you wet naps for a reason, but they should probably give out bibs too.

All we can say is gettin’ a little messy is worth it for these ribs!  They are perfection. Their claim to fame is cooking their ribs over pecan wood, which makes a big difference, while the BBQ sauce is one of the best we’ve had.

Btw - if it’s your birthday you eat for free! This is Julie’s third birthday this year. Joe’s will occasionally have a free day where the public eats for free until they run out of food. Who doesn’t like free? So, if you’re ever in Gilbert we strongly suggest stopping by Joe’s BBQ for some good eatin'!

 

Location
301 N Gilbert Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234

Hours
Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm every day

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