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 ›
men cooking
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 ›
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 ›
All With Good Taste 