Today is the 4th of July, and in the United States it’s a time to remember the men and women that declared we would become a country like no other at the time, and that they had the courage to risk their… Read More ›
guys cooking
Mike’s Romantically Daring Road to ‘Bibingkang’
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
‘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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
All With Good Taste 