Posted inFood and drink Salem

Royal Thai restaurant in south Salem has a great Pra Ram entree

I love Thai food. But I'm picky when it comes to what I order. Being a health-minded vegetarian cuts out a bunch of Thai dishes. I don't like green or red peppers, so that's another no-no. And while I like curry dishes, I prefer entrees with rice. So Pra Ram usually is what I order at Thai restaurants. Googling its origins just now, so I could sound knowledgeable in this blog post, I was surprised to learn from a seemingly reputable source -- Claude, my favorite AI model -- that Pra Ram is viewed by some like Chop Suey, a…
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Warning: ask me how I’m liking my Tesla Model Y Juniper at your own risk

You know how it goes. Sometimes before arriving at a social gathering, a wife or husband will say to their partner, "Be sure not to mention _______ to Kurt; once he starts talking about this, he never shuts up." That _______ could be fishing, golf, a trip to Europe, his job, or anything that Kurt finds way more interesting than anyone else at the party. So you've got to be careful in choosing conversation topics around him. At all costs, avoid any mention of his passion unless you enjoy listening to monologues. I sympathize with guys (and gals) like Kurt,…
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Beowulf movie is a 2007 hidden treasure that I just enjoyed

I have no idea how I learned of the 2007 Beowulf movie, which I never saw back then. I use Apple's Reminders app to keep track of movies and streaming shows that seem enticing. Beowulf has been on that list for quite a while. I just got around to watching it. Enjoyed it a lot. It was worth the $3.95, I think it was, that Apple TV charged me to buy the movie. Couldn't find a free way to stream Beowulf, though maybe there is one. It features some excellent actors: John Malkovich, Angelina Jolie, Anthony Hopkins, Robin Wright, and…
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If you’re a Tesla owner, beware of Tesstudio

Buyer beware. That's always good advice. It's especially good advice if you're thinking about buying something from Tesstudio, which sells Tesla accessories and has horrible customer service. My tale of Tesstudio woe hasn't reached a conclusion yet. But I've learned enough about the company to make me want to get this blog post warning out into cyberspace as soon as possible. As a new Model Y Juniper owner, I was concerned that the large glass roof would heat up my car too much in the summer. Actually, I've learned that this isn't a major concern here in western Oregon, as…
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Oregon beat Oregon State in baseball regional, but both are winners to me

I thought it was screwy when the pairings for this year's NCAA baseball playoffs were announced, and the Eugene regional had Oregon, Oregon State, Washington State, and Yale. Huh? How could it be that the surviving original members of the PAC-12 conference, Oregon State and Washington State, were in the same regional double elimination tournament hosted by Oregon, along with Yale? But baseball works in mysterious ways, so I tried to look on the bright side -- even though I had been hoping that both Oregon and Oregon State would advance past the regional stage. Pleasingly, Oregon and Oregon State…
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