Deep-Fried Kool-Aid? Oh Yeah!

With deep fried-cream cheese, deep-fried apple pie and deep-fried bacon-wrapped hot dogs, you might think the Wisconsin State Fair is a pioneer in frying the shit out of already-fattening foods.

Not so. Our gluttonous fatties can't hold a candle to SoCal's "Chicken" Charlie Boghosian.

Chicken Charlie—the man who claims to have invented the deep-fried Oreo—is truly a visionary in the art of clogging arteries. And this year he ups the ante in a big way with deep-fried Kool-Aid balls.

That's right—fried Kool-Aid. Here's how it's done:

Now if you'll excuse me, I think I just threw up in my mouth a little.

In Driver's Seat

Could anyone help but feel good after glimpsing the cover of today's Journal Sentinel?

Donald Driver is all class, and I don't think anyone else in football right now can match his heart and charisma. Seeing him wear a Super Bowl ring made me think there actually is justice in the universe ... at least, until I remembered the lockout.

New Milwaukee Blog!

What would make Milwaukee a better place to live?

• A functioning state government?
  
• A vibrant downtown business district?
  
• A decent local music scene?
  
• Jobs that don't involve lathes or drill presses?
  
• A public infrastructure that isn't decaying?
  

"Yes" ... to all of the above, and much more. But do you know what else would make Milwaukee a better place to live?

A new blog!

Such was my thinking, anyway, during a recent trip to my old stomping grounds of Minneapolis. So instead of privately grumbling about the Cream City - and greedily hoarding its gems - I decided to take this show on the road.

Along the way, I hope we can build a local culture of ambition and creativity to break the malaise and mediocrity that shrouds this city.

Thanks for joining me!