Bibingkang? Nope! Never heard of it! Until a couple weeks ago when one of my younger cylcing friends, Mike S., told me he had been recently inspired to prepare it for the special lady in his life. Mike wrote to me, “trying to keep up… Read More ›
Loving Life!
Random thoughts and advice that might be helpful today or tomorrow.
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 ›
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 ›
Two Italian Guys and Seven Fishes!!
Last year, me and one of my neighbors, who is also Italian and a good friend, agreed to be auctioned off at a big Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Fundraiser in Pittsburgh. We promised to prepare an authentic, multicourse Feast of the Seven Fishes… Read More ›
My Vegan Friend, Beer Buddy, Guacamole and Salsa
Over the past five or six years, I’ve gotten into cycling–not just dabbling, but full-on cycling. Six years ago, I had one hardly ever used hybrid bike in the basement. Now I have four bikes. I ride a lot–nearly 100… Read More ›