As previously mentioned, “As the last days of summer play out, we come to my least favorite day of the year: 9/11. I won’t go into any reasons; it should  …

  American, Autumn, Baked, Barbecue, Pasta, Sauce, Soup

As the last days of summer play out, we come to my least favorite day of the year: 9/11. I won’t go into any reasons; it should be apparent. Instead,  …

  Autumn, Global, Soup, Thai, Vegetarian

What a rock and roll week! In the office, dealing with all forms of network chaos, running many experiential learning events with the apprentice, moving some projects forward, and killing  …

  American, Baked, Cook For One, French, Steam

While at the farm market yesterday, I browsed the cooler section and found some locally sourced pork chops. How Local? I drive by the farm to get coffee in the  …

  American, Autumn, General, Global, Roast

‘Tis the first of September and Labor Day weekend, and I have slipped my choke chain to escape the droning of the lecturer in my latest online instruction. (If that  …

  American, Autumn, Baked, British, French, Roast, Salad, Vegetarian

Madam Badwolf returned from walking the two barking machines and complained that the zucchini plants had tried to attack the dogs. THIS CAN NOT STAND ACTION THIS DAY! The quickest  …

  Air Fry, American, British, European, Summer, Vegetarian

I had so hoped I’d escape my every summer, summer cold. SILLY BOY…. Now that I feel like four of the seven dwarves (Grump, Sleepy, Sneezy, and Dopey), I need  …

  Autumn, Drink, Global, Spring, Summer, Vegan, Vegetarian, Winter

Yeah, a week of travel, meetings, events, lunches, dinners, talking to bosses, subordinates, peers, walking, allergies, etc., can burn a person out. It’s time for a bit of a go-to  …

  Asian, Autumn, Cultural-Misappropriation, Korean, Quick, Soup, Stew

It is late summer, and the various plants in the garden are producing prodigiously. Zucchini and eggplant are overflowing their beds, and they are stalking the neighbor’s tomato plants with  …

  Asian, Autumn, Quick, Summer, Thai, Vegetarian

So, the big win of the week of corporate meetings was a shopping bag with a half-dozen H&H bagels. A coworker bought a number to take home (Yes, they are  …

  Uncategorized

Ok, one rocking week is done, with corporate meetings, managers flying in, corporate events, network screwups, satellites to be connected, etc. It’s just another week in the life of a  …

  Basics, Cultural-Misappropriation, Italian, Pasta, Sauce

Ugh, August. It’s hot and humid, and lobsters are steaming on the sidewalk. It’s not my favorite time of the year. Many things are going on: a new AWS certification  …

  Asian, Cold, Cultural-Misappropriation, Indo-Chinese, Pasta, Quick, Summer, Vegan, Vegetarian

I’ll probably step on some toes with this post, but it’s my blog and my opinion, not to be confused with the views, stances, thoughts, opinions, or other properties of  …

  American, General, Pub Food, Quick

It’s a rock and roll week, with vendor beatings, project startups, and all the attendant things associated with keeping an apprentice. I’ve not a lot of time this day so  …

  Asian, Cultural-Misappropriation, Fried, Ingredient, Korean, Quick, Vegetarian

Sunday is a day to rest and indulge myself, sleep until 7, have a leisurely breakfast, and visit the local farm stand. Walking past the fresh fruits, I find some  …

  Brazilian, Cast Iron, Fried, Global, Quick, Side Dish, Vegan, Vegetarian