11.   He feasted on hot dogs, pig knuckles, barbecued ribs, thick steaks and pitchers upon pitchers of beer, all topped off by a big black cigar.

12.   I was sucked toward that trail like water heads for a drain, like an avalanche seeks lower ground, like my husband gravitates toward barbecued spare ribs.

13.   Imagine barbecued ribs without sugar or salt.

14.   In fact, he advises indulging in an occasional bowl of ice cream or plate of barbecued ribs to reward yourself for surviving so far, so good.

15.   Klein sat agreeably enough at the bar, but he jiggled his leg and ignored his barbecued ribs.

16.   Miss the summery, smoky taste of barbecued ribs or grilled fish, the sizzle and the spark?

17.   Office workers could eat barbecued ribs or chicken at the Rotisserie for lunch, and later buy the same food by the pound.

18.   The American League is barbecued spare ribs and three-alarm chili.

19.   The barbecued ribs served by the pool most afternoons are worth skipping a couple of other meals for.

20.   The Country Tavern has been serving up wonderful barbecued ribs for about a year longer than the Rangerettes have been high-kicking.