Monthly Archives: December 2015

2015 book club books – part one

I’m in a book club. 

I use the term “book club” loosely, as there are two of us – me and my favorite guy friend who lives across the country. 

On and off for the past several years we’ve taken turns picking out a book each month. Sometimes, we discuss it in detail. Sometimes, it’s more of a, thank-God-that’s-over-with-let’s-just-move-on, kind of deal.

As another end of the year post, I thought it would be fun to reflect over the books we chose this year. Ian was kind enough to give me a write up and rating for each one which I’ll share here. 

I’m splitting the year’s books up into two posts, as Ian has not yet finished December’s book. (Cough.)

close up of text in a textbook

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Difference between: pot roast and roast beef

Editor’s Note 12/28/17: Sentinel Butchery, mentioned at the bottom of this article, has since closed.

Happy Christmas Eve Eve! Are you having pot roast or roast beef this Christmas?

Probably pot roast. (Or turkey. Or ham. Or duck, a la A Christmas Story style.)

Both of our food items today are made from tough cuts of meat that are slow cooked until tender. Let’s break down the differences between pot roast and roast beef.

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