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CFB: Week 10 Ranked vs. Ranked Matchups

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Here is a look at this week’s matchups featuring two ranked teams. *AP Poll. Times are Central. Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022 2:30 p.m.–#1 Tennessee at #3 Georgia. Line: Georgia -8. Broadcast: CBS. 6 p.m.–#24 Texas at #13 Kansas State. Line: Texas -2.5. Broadcast: FS1. 6 p.m.–#6 Alabama at #10 LSU. Line: Alabama -13.5. Broadcast: ESPN. 7 p.m.–#21 Wake Forest at #22 NC State. Line: Wake Forest -4. Broadcast: ACCN. Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022 11 a.m.–#14 Syracuse at #5 Clemson. Line: Clemson -14. Broadcast: ABC. 2:30 p.m.–#20 Texas at #11 Oklahoma St. Line: Texas -6.5. Broadcast: ABC. 2:30 p.m.–#9 UCLA at … Continue reading CFB: Week 10 Ranked vs. Ranked Matchups

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Book Nook: Pickles, Pigs and Whiskey, by John Currence

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As I have written about previously, we went to Oxford, MS, this summer for a wedding. As one must do while in Oxford, we ate at City Grocery and hit Square Books. They are staples that any first timer must do. Listen, I didn’t make the rules. Well, on prominent display at Square Books, as it should be, was this book by John Currence, the owner of City Grocery and and a few other eateries around the SEC town. The full title is Pickles, Pigs and Whiskey: Recipes From My Three Favorite Food Groups. Same, John, Same. I’m always up … Continue reading Book Nook: Pickles, Pigs and Whiskey, by John Currence

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Branch on Fire: Driftless Glen Straight Rye Single Barrel

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I bought this one by accident. Seriously. I meant to grab a store pick from the same distillery and did not notice that this bottle was in the wrong row. With that being said, not exactly a horrible mistake. Driftless Glen is a craft distillery in Baraboo, Wisconsin. Never heard of Baraboo? Me neither. It is northwest of Madison, up not too far from the Wisconsin Dells. And, I recently learned, they source their grain from Teutopolis, IL, an hour from my hometown. The Single Barrel Rye has won a few awards, including a gold medal best in class at … Continue reading Branch on Fire: Driftless Glen Straight Rye Single Barrel