The Return of Food Porn

So here is the new year. Mom is 83 today. What a cougar. Go Mom.
I'd better get something posted or it will have been a month and the netizens will wonder. Like I have a huge following and can quit my day job.

So in no particular order I present the best of 2009.

The best coffee. Nezuntoz. A local coffee house that supports the DPM. Can't go wrong here. Tasty food too. Thanks.

Next up is the best new beers I've had this year. It's a tie between Six Point Brewing and Voodoo Brewing. Shane at Six Point races Kross and came here from Portland. Voodoo killed at the Big Pour . Seek them out and enjoy them all.

Followed by the faithful Ommegang. We are the coolest team out there. We have the best kit. Everyone wants to be us. We are sooo Belgian. We could suck and you'd still want to be part of our Kross Syndicate. Wait till the announcement of the new team. You'll see.

Next up we have Outlaw Earth Messenger bags. With one email they stepped up to the plate and sent some swag down for the DPM. Great Product. Fixsters and hipsters should be rocking these in their tight jeans.

Next is the most dominant couple on the planet. Jeffina or Jeff and Katina Walker. They come ,they race, they conquer and are just great people to be around. As are Jeff's parents. They too come to all the races. Cheer on the gangsters, always have a smile and wave. Good people. Oddly enough I don't have a pic of them together. If you see them , say Hello.

Best website of the year. Pandora Radio. I can find anything there. Even the Bonzo Dog Band.

Hot on the heels are best new artists.

Robert Earl Keen, Cross Candadian Ragweed( the new CCR) and Band of Heathens. Go there tune them in relax and enjoy. My XM radio in the Vi-Bee is fighting for this spot too.

Best food at my parties. Chef Mike is constant winner here. Pheasant last time. Who needs big time restaurants when you have Chef Mike? The female winner is Robena , she has brought some tasty dishes to local parties. Of course I have to give Vince and I a pat on the back for our skills here. Honestly all of you who bring food to my house amaze me. Cyclists sure can cook.

Best bike shop. Chenango Point. The only shop the seems to get it around here. Shop rides. Shop parties, good times.

Most improved Krosser. Josh" West coast" Miner. Josh just keeping climbing the ladder this season. Though a win eluded him, he showed class and rode hard all year.

The best race. Maybe we aren't big time, but the Dave Panella Memorial always brings new things to Kross and we have FUN!

Screw USA Cycling. Screw taping a course. Screw the rules. Build it and they will come.

Best sponsor for me. Soul Cycles. I've been on them six years now. Chad's bikes just keep getting better. If you need a frame get one of his. Ommegang is close behind.

Best part about being here in Bingo. My friends and the whole cycling community.

Best person to heckle at a Kross race: Skinny Phil. That determined look through the cloud of pain. You can get him to crack a smile. With a simple " Hup. Hup, Buttercup". Great season by Skinny. Look out Timmerman.

So where's the food and drink Carl in Florida always asks? Here you go. Some beers and food from the holidays.