Balsamic Chicken and Veggies: One Pan Deliciousness
A fresh blanket of snow is like a new canvas, ready to be molded into something of your choosing. Even when anticipated, it drives primal instincts, making sane people scurry about, collecting food staples as if they’re going to be…
Smoked Trout And A Clear Head: Getting Away From It All
Our truck hugged the winding, rollercoaster-like roads with ease. It had been way too long, but that familiar topsy-turvy feeling in my stomach was actually welcomed along with the beautiful, scenic drive. The fall weather, just starting to cause the leaves to…
Meatless Monday With A Twist: Broccoli, Lemon And Gouda Pizza
The best days are when you learn something new. Even better if it’s about yourself. Part of that is having a willingness to try new things, no matter what our preconceived notions lead us to believe. But boy howdy, this…
Maple And Bourbon Glazed Pork Tenderloin With Pecans
That little difference in the breeze is back, and noticeable, I might add. It’s like a subtle whisper over your shoulder, letting you know that the seasons are in transition. The traditional flavors of the Fall raise up and demand…
Oktoberfest Poppers: Prost!
Ah but there’s good news today! The weather may have finally broken a bit, and there is a good chance we may have a fall season after all. But our extended summer hasn’t deterred those that thrive on this time…
Three Olive Mediterranean Bread: Dutch Oven Magic
The aroma of fresh-baked bread brought out our recently increasing population of feathered visitors, perhaps hoping for a few crumbs or strips of discarded crust. But that won’t happen with this bread. Not today. Because this Three Olive Mediterranean Bread…
When Life Gives You Chorizo, You Gotta Make Paella
Well that was fast, wasn’t it? I’m talking about this spring and summer. I just don’t know where they went, yet here we are, rolling through back-to-school department store commercials and bus stop weather forecasts from the local weather prognosticators….
Shrimp Scampiedini: Grill ‘Em, Eat ‘Em, Repeat
It was an afternoon like many that I’ve come to experience, meaning one with wandering thoughts and a craving in my stomach. This time it happened to be thoughts of shrimp on the grill. More specifically, a shrimp scampi type…
Mustard And Brown Sugar Salmon: Hello Beautiful!
I really love salmon. Really love it. In fact, some evenings I just want to grill some salmon, pull the shades, dim the lights and play soft music while I eat it. No, I don’t want to do that at…
Unscheduled Days And Pondering Skies, A Pit Jockey’s Dream
Days like these just don’t come around enough for my liking. High blue skies with nary a cloud to be seen, accompanied by the rhythmic chirps of the nesting birds, the sarcastic snarls of our lovely squirrel population, and the…
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