Today was a special day for my Kathy and me. Our son Ryan has attended the Culinary School at Manchester Bidwell for the past year, and today was his Chef of the Day Challenge. Yes, we have another budding chef… Read More ›
Month: June 2012
Gazpacho–Get Cool to be Great!
This past Sunday, my friend Tim and I rode our bicycles 105 miles participating in the Pittsburgh Tour de Cure, an American Diabetes Fundraiser. I have done other Centuries in the past, and as they go, this was a pretty good test of… Read More ›
We Caught Trey’s Marlin in the Cherry Tree
If that title doesn’t catch your attention, well I don’t know what will. As mentioned in this mornings blog, I had hoped Trey would share his Cherry Balsamic Glazed Grilled Marlin Recipe with me so I could share it with you. … Read More ›
Letters from Guys In the Trenches
Well, it’s happening. Some of my blog followers are sending me comments, ideas and photos of their cooking prowess. I’m inspired by what I’ve heard and seen, and I know you will be too. For those of you still contemplating that moment when… Read More ›
Never Too Busy to Cook
It’s been more than a week since I last posted a blog, but I’ve been really, really busy. But I’ve found time to cook all week. Last weekend I worked with my friends Mike and Mary to help prepare for… Read More ›
Appreciating the Many Talents of Salmon
It’s one thing to buy a great piece of fish, but it’s quite another properly prepare it. My experience is that most Americans overcook the fish they serve. Even some of the best restaurants overcook fish menu items. And in my mind, nothing screams ‘waste’,… Read More ›
150 Miles…then Macaroni
I’m an avid cyclist which means I ride a lot. I love to ride my bikes because I know that Finding ways to stay in shape matters to enjoying a long and healthy life, and to be totally honest it doesn’t feel like… Read More ›
‘Dressing Up’ the Garden Salad
This is my Kathy’s (wife of nearly 40 years) garden. It’s one of those earthly places where heavenly angels hang out after a hard day in the office. Really, I’m not kidding. I’ve seen them. At this time of year, my Kathy is busy… Read More ›
The Top Secret Best Date Ever!
This Blog Post is for the Guys! Ladies if you read it, be sure to be excited if the guy in your life takes the hint and follows the advise in this post. Ok Guys! I’m going to let you in… Read More ›
Mesquite Grilled Chicken with Confetti Black Beans, Rice and Tropical Fruit Salsa
Ok, so we’re cooking! And you want something easy to do, is a great ‘show-off’ piece of art and is guaranteed to get significant praise. You want something that capitalizes on your exceptional grilling prowess, but takes on some simple and… Read More ›
