mike gray
Businesses we wish we had in Laramie
I moved to Laramie Wyoming 31 years ago. Our town has grown and local business as well as larger franchises has improved the business community in Laramie. Some of the companies and restaurants that we wished we had may or may not ever come true because of our population. When the University is in session our population grows and during summer it leaves. This is good for driving around town not go
Country Cooking – Alabama Camp Stew, like Heaven in a Bowl
I was born in Prattville, Alabama. My great uncle was a cook at a logging company in the 30’s and 40’s. My Alabama Camp Stew recipe came from my Grandfather “Mac” Gray. He was the Mayor of Prattville for 25 years, and he took much pride in making camp stew for family dinners and football weekends. So without giving away any family secrets, I want to share with you the Alabama Camp Stew recipe. I
Quick Trips – Fishing Report – The Miracle Mile and Gray’s Reef
Fall is one of my favorite times to fish. Cooler temperatures make you feel comfortable in your waders and you don’t care how you look. Well, I never care how I look when I’m fishing; don’t think the fish care either. I am itching to go on a road trip to the Mile...
Country Cooking – Jerk Chicken, Rice and Peas, Fried Plantains and Callao
Back in 2005 I went to Jamaica with my sister to visit my cousin who was in the Peace Corp. We flew into Montego Bay and went directly to the Pork Pit for authentic Jamaican Jerk Chicken and Pork, and I was an instant fan. Some of the best Jerk Chicken we ate was from a street vendors. He had the flavor perfected with the spices on the farm raised chicken and cooked BBQ drums. We then drove to th
Friday Night Free Concert in Downtown Laramie
Welcome all Wyoming and Nebraska football, makse sure to head downtown for a free concert this Friday night in Laramie. Festivities start the night-before the Nebraska vs Wyoming football game!
Basmati will be performing BIG BAND! horns, background singers, etc…
Wyoming vs Nebraska – Top 10 Reasons why Wyoming is better than Nebraska!
Wyoming vs Nebraska – Top 10 Reasons why Wyoming is better than Nebraska!
Country Cooking – Pepperoni Rolls
Pepperoni Rolls as easy as 1-2-3!
If you can remember back to the 1980′s, you might remember a pizza restaurant across from the dorms called Upper Crust Pizza (not to be confused with Lower Crust Pizza; it was not as good!).
Fishing Report: Fall Weather & Big Fish, My Favorite Time of the Year!
Last Friday I was sick. I know that’s not a good excuse to not even talk about fishing, but I was miserable- I could not walk without pain. This week I still have pain, but I also have these little pills that make me feel much better! The thought of fishing was still not on my mind, but I decided I needed to get out and get some fresh air for me and the dog. I went to the first public fishing spo
Country Cooking – Trinity Chili good before and after Cowboy Football!
Trinity Chili or (Cowboy Chili)
Football and fall weather make me think of making a big pot of chili. This weekend we had a little of both. Trinity Chili as I call it, it’s chili with ingredients in threes: 3 meats, 3 different types of beans, 3 different vegetables, 3 different tomatoes, and 3 different spices. If you don’t have one or two of these ingredients or if you don’t like something, it
Labor Day Sales in Laramie – Our Top 5
Labor Day Sale
Traditionally, Labor Day is celebrated by most Americans as the symbolic end of the summer. In high society, Labor Day is (or was) considered the last day of the year when it is fashionable for women to wear white. Today Labor Day Sales are a time when business have a sale to get people ready for Fall, clear out their Summer inventory and get ready for the Christmas rush
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Country Cooking – Paella is a Masterpiece of Spanish Cuisine
Country cooking has a totally different meaning when the country is Spain instead of Country as in Country and Western music!
Laramie Fishing Report – Time for the Big Laramie and Big Brown Trout
I never get tired of catching a big brown trout! This week after a good friend of mine got married on a Wednesday! I figured the day was pretty much shot especially after having brunch with Bloody Mary’s at El Conquistador at 10:30 in the morning. I said we might as well go fishing and I can work on the weekend.