From the minute I walked into my first professional kitchen, I knew I was meant to be there. I loved everything about …

Many years ago I was the Executive Sous Chef at the glorious Mills House Hotel in Charleston. When I took this position, …

Tomorrow

My alarm will go off at 5:00 am but I’ll probably wake up at 4:00. My team is coming over for breakfast …

Umm…May I borrow your bathroom?

Hydration. That’s the buzz word amongst cyclists. “Are you staying hydrated in this heat?” Geez, am I ever. I’m putting away the …

39 in a 35

Yes, that’s 39 miles per hour. That was my maximum speed attained on this past Thursday’s ride. I’ve gone faster. I’ve actually …

Going Up?

I got out of the house early today because I knew the afternoon temps would be unbearable. And by 9:00 am I …

See Food

The old joke of a cyclist during racing season was the “I’m on that See Food diet. When I see food, I …

The best way to approach a long distance event such as the #SCRTR is through a six month, properly planned, concerted effort. …

The Recovery Ride

The 20 mph Vista

It’s the vista. When one climbs onto a road bike and heads out for a ride, the beauty of God’s creation is …

The Cheers of Buntings

During the summer time, the Upstate is visited by thousands of Indigo Buntings. These gorgeous little birds are commuters. They come here …

That’s my grand parents, Thomas and Blanche Baylor. They were cattle ranchers and they were legendary amongst other cattlemen. Tom called my …

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Jonathan “To a female Toucan, size matters. These birds we’re listening to are all males. There’s one across the river, one on …

Cocoa adds the perfect twist to Osso Bucco in this recipe.

Pure, organic cocoa, coco, or cacao butter. Anyway you say it, it's delicious.