I didn’t bring one with me. Not one. Meats are different here. Today I wanted to try a brand-new homemade rub on some pork baby back ribs but could only find them already marinated. I’ll have to try another store and a butcher I can get to know.
There are reasons I didn’t like our new grocery’s sister store back home. I need to find a place that will help with meats and produce (Jim is allergic to fish but I cook it for myself occasionally).
I don’t really need recipes unless I’m trying a different cuisine, but it is always a comfort to have my stalwart cookbooks at hand to look up a roasting temperature or remind me of Julia Child’s 1970’s French Onion Soup.
Today I have the Internet, and I printed out the recipe and made a smoked paprika bbq rub but then didn’t have the ribs to put it on. Hey, when I first moved home to TX, I found an entire hog’s head in the freezer section. It freaked me out. Now in our temporary digs here the meat section and butcher’s counter is very different than back home.
Granted, this is Easter Sunday and I need to check out the goods at several groceries within a mile or two. While I ended up with thin pork chops, we ordered pizza so I’ll be able to re-think recipes tomorrow. Recipes and taxes. Cheers, Dee
Cooking with Dee 
It always takes a bit of time to adjust to new environs, doesn’t it? But no ribs? Weird. Enjoy the beauty of your new surroundings!
I do have a series of cookbook recommendations, just click on the link above right. Many are out of print so you’ll be directed to the Amazon page and can order at will! Cheers, Dee