Now that my Dad is older, I listen to his stories with more attention than I did in the past. Dates and names seem … Read More
My Father, a butcher in Oakland (Part 4), by Donna Fong, Butcher’s Daughter BBQ Team
The Schaefer family did well by the meat business and owned a large piece of land in nearby Dublin, CA. It was called Schaefer Ranch … Read More
My Father, a butcher in Oakland (Part 3), by Donna Fong, Butcher’s Daughter BBQ Team
My father is a humble and friendly man. He is the kind of guy that starts a jovial conversation with his neighbor while waiting in … Read More
My Father, a butcher in Oakland (Part 2), by Donna Fong, Butcher’s Daughter BBQ Team
After six years of working at Liberty Market, Dad moved on to Gateway Market on 12th Street and continued to work as butcher. Eddie … Read More
A Butcher’s Journey in Oakland (Part 1), by Donna Fong, Butcher’s Daughter BBQ Team
Introduction by Pitmaster Harry There are over 7,000 barbecue teams in America and as many team names. What’s in a team name? Sometimes it is … Read More