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This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/user-fuche_bu Recent reviews written by member fuche_bu en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_469753892484?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author fuche_bu - Being a lifelong resident of Pennsylvania and longtime beer geek, I take great pride in the beers of Pennsylvania.  It may be boasting but this state has one of the longest standing brewing traditions in the country.  We boast the oldest... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~469753892484 Wed, 13 May 2009 21:56:13 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_469753892484?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_466203086468?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author fuche_bu - Asian poetry has always intrigued me.  I have always loved reading haiku by the old masters Basho and Ryokan.  I also have greatly enjoyed many Chinese poets like Li Po.  I was greatly curious when I began reading... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~466203086468 Mon, 11 May 2009 21:40:49 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_466203086468?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_466204200580?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author fuche_bu - You have to give credit where credit is due.  Sierra Nevada is one of the pioneers of the craft beer movement.  It is easy to lose sight of that these days.  There are so many great breweries now that it's easy for a beer geek to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~466204200580 Fri, 8 May 2009 22:31:41 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_466204200580?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_466599054980?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author fuche_bu - The death of Jerry Garcia was a tragic event for Deadheads everywhere.  He was the unspoken leader of the band.  He also provided much of the musical thrills and spills.  Fortunately for Heads, the music never stopped.  There... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~466599054980 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 22:15:35 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_466599054980?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_465319988868?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author fuche_bu - My fondness for hot sauce is not limited to simply abusing extremely hot habanero sauces.  I like to have an arsenal of different styles and flavors.  This keeps things interesting for me.  One flavor I like a lot is garlic pepper... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~465319988868 Tue, 7 Apr 2009 21:57:34 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_465319988868?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_465746169476?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author fuche_bu - I can still remember junior high school when I was beginning to learn about music, movies and comedy.  Obviously, I hit it off with Carlin.  We share a first name and that made him cool.  Another comedian that was enormous in that era was... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~465746169476 Sat, 4 Apr 2009 22:35:28 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_465746169476?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_465320185476?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author fuche_bu - Al Kooper is a well respected musician.  He is probably best known for his 60s group Blood, Sweat & Tears.  He's also a respected session musician.  He plays keyboards, guitar and mandolin.  He has worked with many... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~465320185476 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 22:44:09 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_465320185476?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_464801074820?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author fuche_bu - This is another one of those hot sauces that I discovered simply by trying something new.  I was in a supermarket and needed to pick up some hot sauce.  I like to keep a stash in the fridge at work.  Lunch is a lot better when you're... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~464801074820 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:03:25 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_464801074820?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_464202141316?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author fuche_bu - Few jazz artists inspire awe like John Coltrane.  Coltrane was a legendary saxophone player who died too young.  He also left a staggering body of work both as bandleader and sideman.  He learned under legends like Miles... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~464202141316 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 23:06:02 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_464202141316?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_464202403460?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author fuche_bu - I have always been fascinated by traditional music.  There has always been something interesting about the history and evolution of music.  An artist who really has a great respect for musical tradition is banjo player Bela Fleck. ... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~464202403460 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 23:11:37 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_464202403460?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_463709638276?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author fuche_bu - I was unsure what to expect when I ordered this book.  I knew that Stewart was a successful TV host of a mock news show.  The Daily Show is one that I have watched sporadically for years.  The idea that Stewart would write a book on... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~463709638276 Sat, 14 Mar 2009 01:08:21 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_463709638276?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_462499516036?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author fuche_bu - It should come as no surprise that I am a fan of Ralph Steadman.  I think my affection for Hunter S Thompson would make that clear.  Steadman gained much notoriety for his illustrations in Thompson's books.  It should be... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~462499516036 Sun, 1 Mar 2009 21:38:18 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_462499516036?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_462495911556?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author fuche_bu - I find that I like to add garlic to many foods I eat.  I don't often have the patience or time to deal with cloves so I very often rely on powders and seasonings.  This allows me to add a little flavor to my meal with a minimal amount of... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~462495911556 Sun, 1 Mar 2009 16:16:33 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_462495911556?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_462490340996?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author fuche_bu - One of the best snacks available in my view is a good pretzel.  This can be a soft pretzel or Bavarian hard pretzels.  It's a tasty, filling snack.  It is also a snack that does require some condiment.  Mustard is generally the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~462490340996 Sun, 1 Mar 2009 15:12:51 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_462490340996?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_462336528004?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author fuche_bu - I've always enjoyed hot sauces.  I love to add that hot sauce and get a good burn going in my mouth.  It's great to just build on the burn until the brain has to release some endorphins.  I generally adhere to the philosophy that capsaicin... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~462336528004 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 23:15:49 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_462336528004?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_462313787012?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author fuche_bu - Sometimes I stumble across books by accident.  I was completely unaware of this book until it was recommended by amazon.com on a page for one of Jon Stewart's books.  I was curious so I went over to that page and ended up ordering this... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~462313787012 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 18:02:41 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_462313787012?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_462296747652?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author fuche_bu - Mickey Hart has always been known for his love of drums and rhythmic music.  He has explored music of other cultures throughout his long career.  While he is best known as drummer for the Grateful Dead, he has also produced... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~462296747652 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 16:57:13 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_462296747652?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_461811453572?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author fuche_bu -  I have a fondness for cartoons and art books.  I like to include modern artists and cartoonists in my collection when possible.  One artist that has always made the cut for me is R. Crumb.   R. Crumb has... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~461811453572 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 22:54:06 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_461811453572?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_460493524612?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author fuche_bu - In my humble opinion, The Clash was one of the greatest rock and roll bands of all time.  They put out amazing albums that always had something to say.  They were viewed as a punk band although they were clearly superior musicians. ... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~460493524612 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 22:30:26 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_460493524612?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_461298503300?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author fuche_bu - You have to love a guy like Willie Nelson.  The guy is pushing 80 and still making great music.  He's just having a lot of fun putting out whatever kind of music he wants.  He's done a reggae album, a blues album and a jazz... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~461298503300 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 22:45:22 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_461298503300?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_459996827268?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author fuche_bu - Most people know that much American music is influenced by African music.  What many people don't realize is that many great musicians from Africa are greatly influenced by American and British musicians.  James Brown was a huge... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~459996827268 Sat, 14 Feb 2009 00:27:40 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_459996827268?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_459507338884?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author fuche_bu - Last November, I ventured on a trip to Central America.  On the trip I went into to Nicaragua for a few days.  Of course, I was very interested in trying out the local spirits.  One rum that I tried was Flor De Cana... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~459507338884 Sun, 8 Feb 2009 21:19:29 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_459507338884?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_459398352516?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author fuche_bu - Any fan of Hunter S Thompsonwill be familiar with Ralph Steadman.  Steadman was the artist who contributed many drawings to Thompson's classic works.  Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is a classic work on its own but most... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~459398352516 Thu, 5 Feb 2009 23:05:10 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_459398352516?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_459395010180?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author fuche_bu - My fondness for hot sauces is well documented.  Most people wonder how I have managed to make it this far without burning a hole through my stomach.  I like hot sauces in place of other condiments.  I use Tabasco sauce for French Fries, I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~459395010180 Mon, 2 Feb 2009 22:59:42 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_459395010180?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_420320087684?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author fuche_bu - One probably does not immediately think of Poland when thinking of nations with great beer brewing traditions. Countries like Belgium and Germany seem to dominate in that regards. However, when one becomes a beer explorer and fanatic, one quickly learns... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~420320087684 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:17 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_420320087684?linkin_id=8003929