| Two Bud's BBQ is the joint effort of Steve and his son-in-law, Adam. They have been in business for four years and have seen five rodeos. Two Bud's Restaurant is located on Antelope Blvd., across from 36 East Junction... that would be Petticoat Junction for the longtime Red Bluff residents. Steve and Adam take their weber grills on the road, catering to different parties and events. At the picnic, there was a variety of barbecued chicken, tri-tip, and pork loin. My son, Jonah, said, "This is the best meal I've ever had...way better than yours, mom." Yeah, yeah, yeah...It was excellent food, I know that I can't cook, but there's no reason to rub it in. When he was finished eating his "better-than-mom's" meal, his stomach was sticking out quite a bit. "I'm gonna be fat for a while," he said, patting it. "Guess I'll head over to the bounce house." He was a bit put out that we made him wait a while before jumping. |
| Whenever I am in public, I try to keep as quiet as possible. Even so, my husband and I managed to have a disagreement at his company picnic last week. Of all things, this one was about pinatas. My husband, Joe, thinks these teach our children violence, to hit a beautiful thing to shreds with a stick. I disagree. I think pinatas are very healthy for children, awakening their primal instincts. It rather takes us back to the days where a family celebrated the kill and rejoiced in the provision of meat. With this in mind, there's nothing better than watching a group of children beat on a paper animal until its candy guts explode. The frenzy that follows is akin to a pack of wild dogs closing in on the prey. Finally, after the frantic excitement is over, the pinata carcass lies there until it, too, is dragged off by some child...perhaps to mount on a wall. Sure it's violent, but that's why it's a sport. |
| It's too hot to barbecue...let Steve and Adam do it for you. 2 Bud's is Jonah's choice for best BBQ in Tehama County. Very satisfying meal, especially after killing a pinata. Keep cool and have a great weekend! |
| At the end of the attack, Pinata Bob was minus an appendage, his innards having fallen from the deep cavity where his leg had been. The problem was this... Joe had been looking at Bob before the beating and had made eye contact with the victim. Big mistake. Keeping your emotional distance is a skill every stick-wielding child knows. When some kid ran by, crying victoriously, "I got the leg, I got the leg!" he was aghast at the lack of empathy. He sulked until the company started drawing names for the many prizes. Having never attended one of the company picnics, I was amazed at all the cool stuff. Bikes, electronics, and camping equipment... Joe won a DVD/VCR combo and quickly forgot about the plight of Bob and the senseless beating of this happy little creature. He was also delighted with the great food that was catered in... |