Hollywood and Whine

Why do we feel the need to turn authentic heroes into caricatures of themselves? My son and I recently watched the movie Red Tails.  We wanted to see it on the big screen but had to settle for our own theatre.  I really wanted to like this movie.  If there ever was a chapter of […]

Cinnamon Meringue Crackles for Lydia

One of my Twitter friends, Lydia Aswolf goes to great lengths to thank her followers by identifying them with very whimsical desserts.  Sure anyone can say “double ice cream cone thank you’s to…” but Lydia takes the time to look at interesting recipes then tweets “macadamia raspberry fudge thank you’s to” or “raspberry ricotta souffles […]

Gingered Captain Black

A few weeks ago Captain Morgan was in town.  The Captain had sponsored a contest to highlight their new Black Rum and our bartender Jay entered with a first class drink, Gingered Captain Black.  To the winner went a booty of Captain Black treasure so Jay went for broke.  For this drink you’ll first need […]

The Class of the Field

“Here’s your lunch and if you’ll excuse me” I announced as I handed the paper plates to Juan and Jimmy.  I was serving lunch to two professional racing drivers that I respected and admired yet at that moment I was certain no one wanted me near them.  The producer was having none of it. She […]

Goliath

“Who the hell’s talking to you , ya goh-dang moe-rahn!?” The words thundered out of his mouth on a vitriolic spray of spit, his bloodshot eyes burning into mine. My heart rate exploded and the bile immediately rose into my throat. This Goliath of a man had at least 100 pounds on me and towered […]

A Walk with the Widow

The dog and I often get up just before the sun.  I really don’t mind.  I enjoy being outside at that time of the day.  Man-made sounds are scarce and natural ones are abundant.  As the sun peeks over the horizon, Jupiter and Pegasus take their leave and gently fade away.  The scents of summer […]

Give this app a Spin

My Mom was ready to go back to work.  After raising five kids in a 2,000 square foot home she desperately missed the peace and serenity of being a surgical nurse in a busy downtown hospital.  As soon as one of us could drive and one could cook, she bought a new stethoscope, starched her […]

Handmade Doughnuts for Nat’l Doughnut Day

Friday June 1st is National Doughnut Day so why not celebrate this quirky event by making your own doughnuts from scratch?  It’s not that hard but you will have to stand over a half gallon of 325 degree oil.  If you can exercise a little caution with the oil and promise not to fry these […]

It’s Just a Peach

It’s just a peach. I lift one up; allow my thumb to gently fondle its skin.  I spin it in my hand and admire the warmth of its color, the soft creamy yellow that fades into sunny orange, dappled with crimson blotches.  It’s His own summer fireworks show, right here in my hand.  This delicate […]

Social Media that’s actually Social

Another solo lunch; I poked at my plate, mixing the green beans into the risotto and wished for my wife’s company.  For seven years we shared lunch at our tiny, dinner-only restaurant.    I always cooked extra because even in a small restaurant, there were plenty of visitors: wine reps, food brokers, friends or other chefs […]