Just another COVID-19 Day…T.G.I.S. (Thank God It’s Someday!) What to do? What to do? Today is another Someday on our path through this COVID-19 “stuff”. My “family” needs wine and of course food! Weather-wise, it looks as if it is going to be a pretty nice day. It was time […]
Another day on my COVID-19 watch… I don’t know about you, but I think about food an awful lot these days. I’m sure, too much. I find reasons to go out of the house. I know…I know…Social Distancing! Whether I am out on a run, on the bike or walking, […]
This morning I was cleaning out my freezer and came across a tri-tip. I was thinking…That sounds good for tonight’s dinner. I set it out to defrost and then started thinking; how was I going to cook this steak tonight? Maybe I should “sous vide” it. This morning I didn’t […]
When is crack a good thing? When it looks like chicken, of course! The powers that be at the Shack say the name comes from the sound an egg makes when opened. If you haven’t heard about the Crack Shack in Southern California or Las Vegas, you must not be […]
This past week, I made the best Beef Short Rib Ragu with Pappardelle. So this week, I had to find a use for the leftovers, since I am a single guy and I wanted to find a way to keep my vacuum sealer from working overtime. Polenta has always been […]
Sometimes you just crave some Italian deli and your local Sub sandwich franchise will not do the job. I decided to drive an hour from home to find an Italian Market that was open on a Sunday. I would have gone to our local Campinis Italian Market, but sadly it […]
Every year Superbowl Sunday has provided an opportunity to taste a great variety of food. This year was no exception. We enjoyed all types of food including Latino, Philipino, Thai, and a little American Chili to fit right in. The Day has also given a few of us a chance […]
Well, maybe it was longer than a weekend. Sometimes life tells you when it’s time to take a break. Sometimes you make plans, and they don’t exactly work out, but you do the best you can and make things work. Cabo is less than 2 hours away out of San […]
If you have ever gone to Hawaii, you know that Loco Moco is a dish that originated there and that it is a burger patty topped with an egg and smothered in brown gravy and served with rice. So what the heck does Chicago have anything to do with this […]
When people think of the typical Christmas Holiday Celebration, a trip to Las Vegas does not necessarily come to mind. But in the case of a few of my friends, it sounded like a great way to enjoy life this season! Our group likes to put in about 10 miles […]
I am not asking you where you want to go on your next vacation. But there is something in common with all those locations; and that is in regards to pizza. Yes, you heard me. Everyone, including your Mother, has an opinion on where the best pizza can be found […]
Going to my brother Steve’s house in Palos Verdes for Thanksgiving. I have to make a decision, stay in town overnight or drive my 2 hours back to Temecula. There is a beautiful Resort about 15 minutes away overlooking the Pacific Coast. Well, since I really didn’t want to drive […]
I had an Air Fryer sitting around the house that I haven’t used in awhile and thought that it was about time to try again this Thanksgiving. Trying to eat healthier these days, so using an air fryer and thinking that anything I can do to get crispy skin on […]
Classes are done at Yamashita Karate for the night. Kids did great! Happy Hour 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Ryu Sushi in Temecula. Done deal!! Ryu is just down the street from my Karate Studio, so it is very convenient to go there. It’s that good that we take […]
Hearing so much about the benefits of eating avocados and having them for breakfast, I decided today was the day. I took an individual serving cast iron pot and added a small amount of salsa to the bottom of the pot. I cut the avocado in half; took out the […]
Today I am going to have a fun night out. I don’t do a lot of events, but the stars were all in alignment…I had no plans…and what looked like a great food event was going on in Los Angeles. Star Chef Classic-Grill and Chill here I come. So I […]
When is a houseboat trip not just your typical houseboat trip? It’s when a group of guys get together every year for the last 39 years to experience reconnecting and sharing friendship, drinking some beer, smoking cigars, and indulging in great food! Obviously, for an event that has been going […]
I have nothing to do this Sunday. Living in the Temecula Valley, I could go to the wineries, play golf, go to the casinos…There really is a lot to do here. Since I could always use more material for my blog, taking a cooking class seemed to be the perfect […]
I was out and about the other day in Murrieta about lunch time and was getting pretty hungry since I didn’t have any breakfast. For some reason, I was thinking about fries. I typically stay away from carbs, especially potatoes, but this thought in my head wouldn’t go away. I […]
A cooking technique that is talked about a lot now is cooking sous vide. What the heck is that?? Simply stated, sous vide is a cooking process. What makes this process so exciting is that one could cook, for example, a tri-tip roast in the morning and have it basically […]