tomato, mayo, mustard, and a couple of those slicedlongways pickle slices and you are well on your way to breaded tenderloin nirvana.
And while our heads are in the deep-fat fryer, so to speak, Gnaw Bone BBQ offers a delightful variety of deep-fried sides, including potato wedges, onion rings, and those little jalapeno poppers my wife likes. Also if you’ re into, you know, vegetables, there’ s some good coleslaw that fits in nicely.
Mrs. Sampler ordered up the fish sandwich, and she was not disappointed. Piled high with small codfish strips, it was reminiscent of the Friday fish that used to be so popular down at the grocery store.
And, if one were to return to Gnaw Bone on a Tuesday, one would discover why it is called Gnaw Bone“ BBQ,” because Tuesday features ribs and pulled pork. In fact, it was the pulled pork sandwich that I first heard about through some veteran everyday local lunch seekers.
My tenderloin was meaty, juicy, crispy and delicious— all the sides were perfect.
If you are among those who occasionally enjoy a dive into the deep fryers, you are going to love the Gnaw Bone BBQ, on the corner of SR 46 and Old SR 46, just past the gas station.
Gnaw Bone BBQ is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10:30 a. m. to 2:30 p. m.; Friday and Saturday from 10:30 a. m. to 6 p. m. •
gravel road through the woods at twilight. Around the last bend sets a cabin tucked up in the tall tulip poplars. The windows glow with the warm amber light of kerosene lamps and candles filtered through falling snow. It might belong to you or it might be a rental but if you’ re one of the lucky ones you get to step up on the porch, stomp the snow off of your boots, and open the front door.
The pungent smells of cinnamon and pie crust waft in the air while the warmth of the woodstove calls. The cabin is decorated with pine boughs and pinecones and an evergreen tree decked out with Christmas baubles, candy canes, and popcorn garlands. Under the tree is a collection of presents wrapped in pretty paper, crowned with ribbon bows, and if you’ re really lucky one of them might be for you.
But, even if you don’ t get a present, you get to sit down to a feast of roast venison( if you got your deer) or turkey, mashed potatoes with giblet gravy, green beans cooked down with bacon grease and onions, cranberry sauce, and persimmon pudding for dessert. After that, it’ s time for a nap in a comfortable chair lulled to sleep by the crackle and pop of a woodstove lullaby.
I always like to take a walk in the woods on Christmas. There is an amazing quiet and a tangible peace that is a fine way to experience the world on a special day deep in December— in Brown County. •
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with Santa and his friends and give him your Christmas wish list.
For folks of a more active persuasion, Brown County State park is hosting their 18 th annual“ Reindeer Romp.” That is an 8K run and / or 5K run-walk through the park on December 2, starting at 1:00 p. m.
On December 3, you can visit the“ House of the Singing Winds” for the Steele’ s Country Christmas. It is Christmas done up 1920s style at the T. C. Steele State historic Site from 1 to 4.
There will be a Christmas sing-a-long at the Brown County Inn on December 9, at 7:30 p. m. I would go myself but with my ability to carry a tune I expect they would pay me to stay away.
And while I’ m on the subject of singing, there will be a Christmas bird count at the State Park( where else) starting at 8:00 a. m. on December 16.
But Christmas in the hills doesn’ t have to be real active.
For those who are lucky enough to live in Brown County, Christmas can mean driving a twisty, curvy
Books, Teepees, and Toys for Tots through Teens
You can’ t spoil children with too many books!
Chocolate Walk Nov. 11 Teepee Raffle Nov. 24 Riley Book Drive
( 812) 200-1317 fablesandfairytales. com
In the Main Street Shoppes, Nashville, IN Old School Way( directly behind Heritage Mall)
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