After every holiday, IT showed up on our dinner table. Every time my mother made a ham, IT showed up on our dinner table. Every fall and winter, IT showed up on our dinner table. Sometimes for lunch on the weekends, IT showed up on the table. Yes, every time bowls and spoons were on…
Beans on Toast
They say it is the simple things in life that bring us the most joy. I don’t know who they are or how they became happiness experts. But, I would tend to agree with them. Sometimes, it is the little stuff that makes us smile. For instance, – Popping the perfect wheelie on your dirt…
Game Day Nachos
I’ll be the first to admit that I am not a huge sports fan. Sure, I catch a handful of college football games on occasion; but, I am not in any sort of fantasy league nor do I have any game day sports packages with my television provider. It is just not my thing. However,…
Crockpot Lentils
In ancient times, after a long day at the office, the man would return home to a well-kept house. His wife, smartly dressed, would greet him with a cocktail, a smile, and dinner ready in the oven. The children, with homework complete, would be quiet and tranquil. Upon removing his coat and tie, the man…
Vegan Beef Burgundy
In 1984, I experienced French cuisine for the first time. After a summer abroad in an exchange program, my sister returned home with a couple jars of Dijon mustard and some French guy that occupied my top bunk bed for a month. More on the French guy later, but according to my sister, the French…
Asian Tofu Salad
“What do you want for dinner??” – Me “Let’s just have an all-vegetable dinner tonight.” – My wife. “Just vegetables?? You mean no meat??” – Me “Sure, we can go to the Farmers Market and pick out some really good stuff.” – My Wife “Just vegetables?? You really mean no meat??” – Me “Yes, it…
Seafood Salad
“I think about Paris when I’m high on red wine, I wish I could jump on a plane. And so many nights I just dream of the ocean. God, I wish I was sailin’ again.” – Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes by Jimmy Buffett. Let me be the first to admit that I don’t…
Bacon Ranch Tofu Salad
The year was 1983, and as I sat on the cusp of manhood, numerous exciting events were happening all around the globe: The “A-Team” premiered on NBC The first mini-van was produced The Chicken McNugget was born Flashdance hit the big screen Clorox launched the first bottles of shelf-stable Ranch dressing Yes sir, parents…
Curry Tofu Salad
2014 has arrived, and I have determined that the following truths are self-evident: 1. Elastic does not work in all pants: good in pajamas, bad in dress pants. 2. Black isn’t that slimming: good for ninjas, bad for hiding extra pounds. 3. Skinny jeans are a misnomer: good in theory, bad in reality. 4….
Happy New Year
Happy New Year to everyone. Sorry for the delayed postings, but since we talked last year, I have been busy in the kitchen working on new recipes for 2014. I figure everyone has probably made some sort of resolution to eat healthier, lose weight, or save money. I, personally, plan to work out more,…
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