Posted on 08/31/2009 9:03:32 AM PDT by SmithL
A Republican running for a Fresno-area Assembly seat next year is offering a Delta delicacy of sorts at an upcoming fundraiser. An invitation from Brandon Shoemaker, at right, for an Oct. 3 feed promises Delta smelt appetizers with a robust meal featuring barbecued beef.
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Mmmmm, smelt.
OMG,OMG...endangered smelt alert endangered smelt allert!!!!
we have smelts every christmas eve.
beer batter, deep fryer .. mission accomplished
MMMM mmmmm!! The Fresno Bee makes a great fish wrapper, FYI!
Jim Robinson should try it too. =o)
Something fishy about that.
That's what I thought when I smelt it.
Smelts in your mouth and not on your lands!
An excellent appertif, with Spotted Owl as the main course.
And Snail Darter trifle for dessert.
A fine meal, suitable for being finished with a Cuban, of excellent vintage, of course.
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