First and foremost, to all my readers, I hope you all had a safe and happy holiday season. I hope your Halloween, Sahmain, Hanukkah, Yule, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and anything else you may celebrate were filled with laughter and joy. Its that time of the year again, 2013 is pretty much over, and like always I have grown introspective. I am not sure I have accomplished anything I set out to do this year.
My weight hasn’t changed, and I have not joined a gym.
I still don’t have a car.
My social life is pretty much non existent outside of the people I talk to online and on Twitter and face book .
My bank account is still pretty much empty.
And as you very well know I have not posted entries of videos as much as I said I would.
And I don’t know how to feel about any of that. I could make platitudes and say how horrible of a person I am, promise I will do better. But I will try and be honest.
I do want to post more, and I will try. But again I don’t really do anything so my life is really, really, really boring. I may end up writing a few book reviews. Seeing as I do a lot of reading.
I have moved since the last time I posted a blog update. I will post pics of the new place eventually. But now that I share space with a friend I HOPE to save some money this year and get a car. So I can have more of a social life.
Also me and my roommate are talking about going to the gym regularly as he already has a membership and a vehicle. So stay tuned when/if that happens I will post pics from the gym I promise. And I will keep you up to date on any and all weight loss.
Like the Irish say, “May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be ever at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face and the rain fall softly on your fields. And until we meet again, may God hold you in the hollow of his hands.” But like it is, I think it makes for a nice blessing for the upcoming year.
As always Dear reader, be safe, have fun and take care of yourselves, and each other (Thanks Jerry Springer for always ending your shows that way)
Monday, December 30, 2013
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
A little bit of writing...
As promised here is a little sample of my writing. Please feel free comment and give me advice. my email is chefdoug0723@gmail.com I am not sure where I wanted to go with this story, or if it will go anywhere. As I was writing I thought it was going to be longer but it got to the conversation and the well dried up and I had to force the rest of it. Well either way let me know what you think. Thanks Doug
He could smell rotting flesh before he realised he was dreaming. The smell heavy in the air around him, thick and overwhelming like fog. The sky a weird mix somewhere between twilight and dusk. Just dark enough that he could only make out what was closest to him. Six body bags lay at his feet, empty. He could make out the hazy figure of a man standing in the fog laughing at him. This is a dream he thought calmly trying to reassure himself, hardening his will around him like a forcefield.
“Not for long old friend,” he said from just outside Leon's field of vision in his deep, low, commanding voice.
“We are not friends.”
He walks closer, his footsteps echo hollowly on the ground “Still stuck on trying to stop me?”
“Not going to try this time, I will stop you,” Leon says looking defiantly into where he knew the cold eyes would be looking at him from the darkness.
“Poor little Leon,” he says walking in a circle around him, “I could have given you the world.”
“But at what price?” Leon says, turning his head trying to track the movement in the darkness.
Laughing, “What does it matter? I speak of forevers, of time frames your tiny little mind can‘t even grasp the concept of. Do you even know what forever means? I will give you one chance, save the others and join me. You will have lifetimes to live. And more wealth then you could spend in a thousand lifetimes. Think about it, I can show you how to achieve your every desire“
“Never,” Leon said, his anger riseing him him like a volcano.
“ Fine. You have had your chance. The others, more willing, even now they feel my whispering to them. And they are receptive to what I have to offer..”
“…Until they see your true face”
“… by then it will be to late.” he says, a smile slowly creeping across his face.
Leon looks down at the body bags, “Why six?”
“They aren‘t as powerful as you, Nor do they have talent that Aaron did. The need to be bound together as a coven and their energy to be focused to do what it took only you and Aaron to accomplish together. And then there is the seventh, thats a fun one. I am going to take my time with her. She is going to be fun to break, and she isn‘t as strong as you.”
“Seven? There isn‘t a bag for seven.”
“ She won’t need one,” he says inching closer to Leon, the shadows moving with him keeping his face hidden, “You know the future is a fluid thing. I know you feel her near you.”
“That’s close enough,” Leon says once again focusing his will into a barrer, as the man bumps into an invisible wall his face filled with contempts and shock, “I picked up a few tricks since the last time.” Leon smiles and starts to force the man backwards. The mans smile falters as he stumbles back. With a sweep of his hand he reaieses energy and sends the body bags flying at the shadow. “Take these with you and be gone.” With a flash the man disappears with the bags and Leon sits up in bed breathing heavy. Reaching for his pad and pen to keep track of his new information.
He could smell rotting flesh before he realised he was dreaming. The smell heavy in the air around him, thick and overwhelming like fog. The sky a weird mix somewhere between twilight and dusk. Just dark enough that he could only make out what was closest to him. Six body bags lay at his feet, empty. He could make out the hazy figure of a man standing in the fog laughing at him. This is a dream he thought calmly trying to reassure himself, hardening his will around him like a forcefield.
“Not for long old friend,” he said from just outside Leon's field of vision in his deep, low, commanding voice.
“We are not friends.”
He walks closer, his footsteps echo hollowly on the ground “Still stuck on trying to stop me?”
“Not going to try this time, I will stop you,” Leon says looking defiantly into where he knew the cold eyes would be looking at him from the darkness.
“Poor little Leon,” he says walking in a circle around him, “I could have given you the world.”
“But at what price?” Leon says, turning his head trying to track the movement in the darkness.
Laughing, “What does it matter? I speak of forevers, of time frames your tiny little mind can‘t even grasp the concept of. Do you even know what forever means? I will give you one chance, save the others and join me. You will have lifetimes to live. And more wealth then you could spend in a thousand lifetimes. Think about it, I can show you how to achieve your every desire“
“Never,” Leon said, his anger riseing him him like a volcano.
“ Fine. You have had your chance. The others, more willing, even now they feel my whispering to them. And they are receptive to what I have to offer..”
“…Until they see your true face”
“… by then it will be to late.” he says, a smile slowly creeping across his face.
Leon looks down at the body bags, “Why six?”
“They aren‘t as powerful as you, Nor do they have talent that Aaron did. The need to be bound together as a coven and their energy to be focused to do what it took only you and Aaron to accomplish together. And then there is the seventh, thats a fun one. I am going to take my time with her. She is going to be fun to break, and she isn‘t as strong as you.”
“Seven? There isn‘t a bag for seven.”
“ She won’t need one,” he says inching closer to Leon, the shadows moving with him keeping his face hidden, “You know the future is a fluid thing. I know you feel her near you.”
“That’s close enough,” Leon says once again focusing his will into a barrer, as the man bumps into an invisible wall his face filled with contempts and shock, “I picked up a few tricks since the last time.” Leon smiles and starts to force the man backwards. The mans smile falters as he stumbles back. With a sweep of his hand he reaieses energy and sends the body bags flying at the shadow. “Take these with you and be gone.” With a flash the man disappears with the bags and Leon sits up in bed breathing heavy. Reaching for his pad and pen to keep track of his new information.
Saturday, August 10, 2013
Gamesday2013 and Hey guess what....
Hello lovelies, I know it has been a while and for that I am sorry. But I have a lot of stuff going on and besides telling you about my vacation I have a few things to tell you about.
I will cover the new stuff first. The bad news is that my computer crashed a week ago so it has been slow and steady getting my computer back to what it was before. The part that really sucks is that I lost ALL my music, But slowly and surely I am loading my CD's back on to my computer. and it is in a word, Tedious.
Good news, I am moving at the end of this month. So in all reality, this will probably be the only post I make this month. I want to be more organized this time so I am trying to do a little packing every day during the week and a bit more on the weekends.
The last time I moved I ended up saying fuck it and throwing most of my stuff in garbage bags. Yeah I had to replace a lot of stuff so I am hoping to avoid that this time.
So that takes care of that, now on to the fun stuff.
Memphis was awesome. So for my vacation, my friend and former roommate from college Doug.
This year to save money we decided we were going to drive down to Memphis. So our first stop in the way down was Cleveland. We stopped and visited with another friend from college who showed is that really awesome restaurant called Melt, that was featured on the show Man vs. Food for a grilled cheese sandwich that is absolutely huge. Being the fat guy that I am I decided to try the Melt challenge.
The sandwich itself is a triple decker and I could taste Blue cheese, cheddar, goat cheese, gouda and god knows what else along with a pile of French fries and coleslaw. I had to eat the sandwich with a fork and knife it was soo gooey.
Now it hurts for me to admit this but I could not finish the challenge. And there is talk of having my fat man card revoked. But as the sandwich got cold the cheese got hard and it just tasted weird and it made me gag and I just couldn't. I am sorry.
So from there we drove south were we spent 3 days in Memphis for Gamesday 2013. The Friday before gamesday we were invited to a BBQ hosted by Games Workshop at the World of Battle which is their US headquarters store.
The Next day was the actual event. This year it was defiantly a lot smaller then previous years. But this year the invitation and all their free giveaway stuff was themed around the Dark Angels with is the Space Marine chapter that I play, so needless to say I was excited to see the Dark Angel statue at the entrance. Had to stop for a photo.
The next stop was Lake Winnie a small amusement park just outside Chattanooga. And I want to put the emphasis on small. It is probably an amazing park for little kids, or for a family get together. But from someone like me who enjoys roller coasters this was definitely not my kind of park, there were 6 rides. And I was almost to fat for a couple of the rides.
From there we spent the night in a little town in Virginia. We left early that morning headed for Pittsburgh. As a part of our tradition we hit a baseball game.
So PNC park was the last stop on our trip before heading back east. All in all probably the worse stop of the trip. The hotel was attached to an airport so you had to use the Airports long term parking which was $13 a day which is the most we paid for parking the whole time. All in all it was a fun trip can't wait for next year. Will probably fly driving was tough that's for sure.
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Happy Birthday to me.......
The sun has once again made its journey around the sun. As always it has made me quite introspective. At 31 I am not where near where I expected to be. And yet I am not sure if what I am feeling is a midlife crisis. I’ve wanted so much more out of my life but the only one I can blame is myself. Lately now it seems as if the things I want move themselves just beyond my reach, and I am growing tired of fighting forward trying to get them. It feels like I have spent my whole adult life fighting forward without thinking about why.
At 31, I think, it is time I start to think about why, and figuring out what to do from here that makes me better. I want to make things better for me, because I want things to be different. I have looked at everything from my personal relationships to what I do for a living trying to figure out what I need to do to bring my self to that next step beyond simple contentment, to true happiness. Don’t get me wrong, I am by no means saying that I am unhappy, just that I am tired of just coasting.
As I get ready to set out on vacation and think about what is in store for me over the next year so that I have more to say then just, I existed. It is time to Live.
With that said, I am going to put my goals for the up coming year and you all can check my progress and help me if you want.
The list is as follows:
Lose at least 60 pounds
Get a car (really big goal)
Travel (more then just to Gamesday)
Those are the 3 big ones, and that is all I can think of for now.
As I am writing this I should be packing for my trip to Gamesday, which is in Memphis this year. When I come back in a week I should have some pictures and stuff to post and share with you all.
So until next time take care.
At 31, I think, it is time I start to think about why, and figuring out what to do from here that makes me better. I want to make things better for me, because I want things to be different. I have looked at everything from my personal relationships to what I do for a living trying to figure out what I need to do to bring my self to that next step beyond simple contentment, to true happiness. Don’t get me wrong, I am by no means saying that I am unhappy, just that I am tired of just coasting.
As I get ready to set out on vacation and think about what is in store for me over the next year so that I have more to say then just, I existed. It is time to Live.
With that said, I am going to put my goals for the up coming year and you all can check my progress and help me if you want.
The list is as follows:
Lose at least 60 pounds
Get a car (really big goal)
Travel (more then just to Gamesday)
Those are the 3 big ones, and that is all I can think of for now.
As I am writing this I should be packing for my trip to Gamesday, which is in Memphis this year. When I come back in a week I should have some pictures and stuff to post and share with you all.
So until next time take care.
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Beef Wellington
I have kinda gotten behsind in posting this. Last week I made the Beef Wellington.
If you would like to see the video here is the link: Beef Wellington Vid
It actually came out awesome. I forgot to take pictures of the enitre process to show here. But I do have a couple to share.
So this first pic is the wellington wrapped up nicely and scored ready to go into the oven.
Wellington fresh from the oven ready to rest before sliceing
Sliced on my plate ready to be eatern.
If you would like to see the video here is the link: Beef Wellington Vid
It actually came out awesome. I forgot to take pictures of the enitre process to show here. But I do have a couple to share.
So this first pic is the wellington wrapped up nicely and scored ready to go into the oven.
Wellington fresh from the oven ready to rest before sliceing
Sliced on my plate ready to be eatern.
So yeah. I seriously think you all need to try this at home. I want to see your creations. Beef wellington is not as hard as anyone make it seem and it would make a really stunning presentation at a dinner party.
Oh and if you want me to walk you thru the recipe step by step here in writing. Let me know I will be more then happy to do that for you.
Happy Cooking!
Saturday, June 1, 2013
The Chef is back...
For those of you who know me. You know that I am a huge fan of Chef Gordon Ramsey and the show Hell's Kitchen. And I have been thinking about doing a series of demo videos demonstrating some of the dishes that are served on Hells kitchen. So what did I do. I went out and bought beef tenderloin and mushrooms to make beef wellington. But guess what I forgot. I forgot to buy puff pastry. And I refuse to make it because of what happened last time. (Mutters to self)
That is something you can look forward to coming here and to my Youtube channel in the near future, hopefully more like next weekend.
Along with the beef wellington. I am going to do a simple mushroom risotto. Show you a quick pasta with chicken or talk friend of mine into doing a pasta with lobster for you all because I am deathly allergic to shellfish. And also eventually a rack of lamb.
In the mean time if there are any fod questions you have. Or if there is something you would like me to show you, feel free to ask. If I am able I will be more then willing to show you if I can or give you the right info.
That is something you can look forward to coming here and to my Youtube channel in the near future, hopefully more like next weekend.
Along with the beef wellington. I am going to do a simple mushroom risotto. Show you a quick pasta with chicken or talk friend of mine into doing a pasta with lobster for you all because I am deathly allergic to shellfish. And also eventually a rack of lamb.
In the mean time if there are any fod questions you have. Or if there is something you would like me to show you, feel free to ask. If I am able I will be more then willing to show you if I can or give you the right info.
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Tattoo Mania
There is just something about the sound of a tattoo gun that sets my teeth on edge, and send shivers down my spine. For me I think it's equal parts obsession and addiction and all of it is fun. I am also one of those weird people who finds the process of getting tattooed relaxing and enjoyable.
I say this because it seems as though all of my friends are showing up with new tattoos and showing me. Yes, I am happy for my friends but also the green eyed monster, Envy, is raring its head demanding more ink on me. And I want it so bad that I am watching youtube vids of people getting tattooed.
I know sad right? Especially for a guy that already has 3. The simple fact of the matter is those 3, while they are a good start are no where near enough. I want more. But I have narrowed it down. I think my next tattoo will be another dragon on the inside of my calf going up over my knee. But the problem is what color to make it. The picture you see is the one I already have. I want the other one one to start about mid calf and work up to my knee and be a total diffrent color then the one I already have.
I say this because it seems as though all of my friends are showing up with new tattoos and showing me. Yes, I am happy for my friends but also the green eyed monster, Envy, is raring its head demanding more ink on me. And I want it so bad that I am watching youtube vids of people getting tattooed.
I know sad right? Especially for a guy that already has 3. The simple fact of the matter is those 3, while they are a good start are no where near enough. I want more. But I have narrowed it down. I think my next tattoo will be another dragon on the inside of my calf going up over my knee. But the problem is what color to make it. The picture you see is the one I already have. I want the other one one to start about mid calf and work up to my knee and be a total diffrent color then the one I already have.
Does anyone have suggestions? Or tattoo ideas of their own? Comment and let me know.
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Hobby time, what keeps me busy.
Hey everybody.
For those of you who know me or are members of my facebook know that I play a game called Warhammer, and Warhammer 40,000(40k from here on out). And know that once a year I go to what is known as Gamesday. I have started my preperations for Gamesday, which by the way is in Memphis, Tennessee this year.
Those preperations mean that I have pulled out my 40K pieces. In this case the Necrons. The necrons are soulless robots bent on bringing back their rule of the universe, by destroying all life. Sounds fun right. Hell Ya! Thats why I play.
Anyway what you are seeing on the table is all of my necron pieces. All of them, both fully painted and not yet put together. This is the first army I started playing all those 12 years ago now. I know, I'm a total nerd, right? Right! And I love every moment of my total nerdness. I just figured I would share this little tidbit of myself with you all, and let you all know what I was up to. And what is keeping me away from my story, which I will also continue as I find insperation, and that has been slow to some lately. If you want to know about the game, how its plays, the point of the game I will be more then willing to take a moment and walk you thru a turn and any of that kind of stuff. All you have to do it ask the questions in the comment or in my email. I will be more then happy to answer them all. and take some more pictures of this army, or any of my others.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
writers block...
So as promissed here is a peak at how far I have gotten before I got hit with writers block...
"The shuffler’s had just cleared the third barricade and were making there way onto the kill floor. All of the residents with the longest range riffles were starting to take aim and I started to hear the first bursts of fire and as I looked out and see for every one they dropped there seemed to be 20 more to take its place. I let out a little silent prayer to a god I am not sure still exists after all the horrors I have seen.
I took a deep, steadying breath and sited thru my scope and begin dropping the targets as they emerged from the wreaked cars. All of us trying to focus on what was right in front of us, and not wanting to be the person who mentioned that we would probably run out of ammo before this was over, or what would happen if we were over run.
Squeezing the trigger of my
CZ 550 hunting riffle, with its familiar 8 pounds balanced perfectly give me a sense of comfort. I began my own grizzly task of securing headshots, pausing only long enough to reload or take a sip of water.
In the first half an hour we mounded at least hundred of the shuffler’s before I got the idea to try to turn the dropped ones into a fourth barricade."
It is only a start and this will actually be in the middle somewhere. Let me know what you think look forward to some imput.
"The shuffler’s had just cleared the third barricade and were making there way onto the kill floor. All of the residents with the longest range riffles were starting to take aim and I started to hear the first bursts of fire and as I looked out and see for every one they dropped there seemed to be 20 more to take its place. I let out a little silent prayer to a god I am not sure still exists after all the horrors I have seen.
I took a deep, steadying breath and sited thru my scope and begin dropping the targets as they emerged from the wreaked cars. All of us trying to focus on what was right in front of us, and not wanting to be the person who mentioned that we would probably run out of ammo before this was over, or what would happen if we were over run.
Squeezing the trigger of my
CZ 550 hunting riffle, with its familiar 8 pounds balanced perfectly give me a sense of comfort. I began my own grizzly task of securing headshots, pausing only long enough to reload or take a sip of water.
In the first half an hour we mounded at least hundred of the shuffler’s before I got the idea to try to turn the dropped ones into a fourth barricade."
It is only a start and this will actually be in the middle somewhere. Let me know what you think look forward to some imput.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
The Writing Bug...
i have decided to try my hand are writing. I had an idea for a short story at work the other day and I got really excited. And it seems as though every time I sit down to write it i get interrupted. "Important" phone calls from friends and family. And today I haven't exactky lost the insperation, I just can't figure out where and how to start.
All because of a quite from my warhammer codex for the Necrons "Their number is legion, their name is death." and I could see this desolate landscape with smoked out ruins and I got goosebumps now if only I could put that down and hoepfully give someone else some goosebumps.
I will promise that if I can get anything out that even mildly resembles a story I will share it here for you all.
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Help!!!.....
I have been trying to think about what to do from here. I have come to a dead end in my thought process. I have no idea how to rename my blog. I know that because it will not be focused on cooking that I should change it.
If anyone has any ideas I would love your help.
I want to write something meaningful, but I feel stuck, unable to untangle all the things in my head and get them out into something coherent that can be understood.
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Existential Crisis
I am just sitting here listening to music and I thought it was time I spoke to you all again. I am aware it has been a while since I have posted. In all honesty I am having a hard time finding inspiration and comming up with topics to write about. So I am thiking about giving the blog itself an overhall. Changeing the focus from food, to random goings on in my life. And including recipes and cooking how-tos randomly.
Lately it feels as though everything is trying to happen all at once, and I have been feeling a bit overwhelmed, uninspired and run down. And it's not just about writing, its been everything in my life that I find enjoyment in. Maybe it is just a bit of depression taking hold for a bit. For those of you reading this there is no need to be worried about me. I will bounce back soon, and even sooner when/if I find another outlet.
Thats enough of me whining. You all take care of yourselves. As always feel free to comment, or send me a message. At this point I can promise I will respond to everything.
And I think I will go thru and start to re-vamp the blog a bit. So you can look forward to some changes in the next few days/weeks.
Friday, April 5, 2013
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Kilted...
Now even though kilts and St. Patrick's Day are traditionally celtic, and I happen to not be, as far as I know, I find the kilt comfortable, and it is a cool way to share in another cultures traditions even if only for a day.
For a little history, the kilt goes all the way back to the 16th century. While kilts were becomming popular around the time of the scottish hero William Wallace, it is unlikely that he would have worn one like they portray him wearing in Braveheart as played by Mel Gibson.
Below is a link to a video with a demo from Slaters on how to put on a kilt. I will change the video link when and if I upload a demo. Kilt Demo This guy is wearing his to a formal function. My kilt is does not have as many buckles, and I am wearing my with a teeshirt and sneakers or boots
Enjoy, Happy St. Patricks Day.
And those of you in New Haven. Hope to see you all at the parade.
Monday, February 25, 2013
Guess Who's Back
Hello all you wonderful readers. I know that it has been a while almost 3 weeks, well a couple of those weeks wern't completely my fault.
As I am sure alot of you have figured out, I live on the East Coast, in Connecticut. And a few weeks ago we had Storm Nemo dump a fuckton of snow on us. My town got 40" Lucky for me my apartment faces a downhill slope so I wasn't burried as much as alot of people.
The first couple of pictures are the view from my door, that was as far as I could open my door that first morning after the storm.
All in all the snow ripped the cable from the house, rendering me without cable and internet and I had to wait a long while for the cable company to come fix it. But I am back now. Yaaaaaayyyyyyy!!!!!!
Just figured I would give all of your lovelies an update about how I've been. How about you all. Let me know how you all have been?
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Thursday, January 31, 2013
A little more about me me.
It has been a while since I posted anything. And since I now have a couple of professional writers following me on twitter, I need to seriously step up my content. So if anyone has any suggestions on future content, or wants to give me feedback please feel free.
Now for the new stuff. Someone asked me what my hobbies are other then trying to write a blog. And I have to confess I am a bit of a nerd in terms of my hobbies.
I am an avid reader and I will read anything as long as its good. But I am a huge Stephen King and Dean Koontz fan. But Anne Rice is awsome and recently I got into Jim Butcher, His Dresden Files series is an awsome step for popular fiction. I also have a huge collection of cookbooks (surprise, surprise). The most recent count puts just my cookbooks at 108 I believe. 
I also have a shelf of just novels, and these are just the books I own physical and not the ones I have on my kindle. I read alot. I also love horror movies. Always have always will. Along with that I have since the summer of 2001 or "02" played a tabletop game called Warhammer 40,000. I mentioned it before when I wrote about my trip to Chicago. But the game requires buying pieces most of them are made of plastic but you have to assemble and paint them. So it is deffinatly a hobby that speaks to the collecter in me. The picture below it one of the pieces I am currently working on.
I also have what some people would call "old lady" hobbies. And call them what you want, yes I do crochet, knit and most recently I started teaching myself to quilt. Not the most cool things I know, but I am enjoying myself and they allow me to donate the things I make to people who really need them.
As always thanks for reading. And there will be some new food posts comming soon as soon as I stop being lazy and actually go grocery shopping. But if there is anything more you want to know about me, or my hobbies, feel free to post a comment and I will get back to you.
Monday, January 21, 2013
... I don't know...
I have come to another moment where I am not quite sure what to write for you guys. I do know that in the near future I want to do a post on making bread, but until the moment I stop being lazy and actually get up to go grocery shopping to get more yeast, and go grocery shopping in general there is nothing I can bake, or cook for you.
I do want to tell you that I have off and on had this really cool idea for a book and as I solidify the idea for that and get some ideas on to the screen I will share some of those thoughts with you as well.
Also no one has really asked me any questions lately so there is nothing to add on that front. I guess that is all for now, so until next time. Stay well, peace and love
I do want to tell you that I have off and on had this really cool idea for a book and as I solidify the idea for that and get some ideas on to the screen I will share some of those thoughts with you as well.
Also no one has really asked me any questions lately so there is nothing to add on that front. I guess that is all for now, so until next time. Stay well, peace and love
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Rant Update. Spoiler alert (I win)
Good news. I just got back from dinner with my sister. And she actually picked a good restaruant. An actual restaruant and not some crappy chain. I am also please to admit that I may have created another foodie.
Another Foodie is born!!!!!!!!!! Let the world rejoice. She also said and I quote "Bacon makes everything taste awsome!"
Something I have already known to be true. At least she is finally comming arround and is starting to trust her big brother.
Friday, January 11, 2013
Restaruant Rant
I consider myself to be a nice guy most of the time. And with my sister celebratening a birthday recently, I offered to take her to dinner, a decision I think I am going to regret.
I live in an area where there are some amazing restaruants, and being a cook I love going out to eat. But being a good brother and a proper gentleman, I gave my sister the choice of where to go.
I would like to formally state that I am not a snob when it comes to where I eat. I have found some really amazing hole-in-the-wall places that make amazing food. I do however, when possible, like to avoid chain restaruants insted I like to support independant, local business owners.
My sister is not of the same mindset. I asked where she would like to go and the first name out of her mouth is a chain sportsbar. I have eaten there before, and all I can say about the food is it is overly salty, probably so you buy more of their stale tasteing beer. Everything on their menu is deep fried and coated in tons of sauce. I don't even remember if they have a burger. (Seriously what kind of place doesn't serve a burger?)The only thing I enjoyed was my fried pickles.
So tell me Dear Readers, am I expecting to much to want to go to a nice place to celebrate a birthday? And is it unreasonable to ask her to request someplace else?
I will come back with am update tomorrow after dinner
amd let you guys know what went down.
But feel free to comment your ideas answers to the questions.
As always thanks for reading.
I live in an area where there are some amazing restaruants, and being a cook I love going out to eat. But being a good brother and a proper gentleman, I gave my sister the choice of where to go.
I would like to formally state that I am not a snob when it comes to where I eat. I have found some really amazing hole-in-the-wall places that make amazing food. I do however, when possible, like to avoid chain restaruants insted I like to support independant, local business owners.
My sister is not of the same mindset. I asked where she would like to go and the first name out of her mouth is a chain sportsbar. I have eaten there before, and all I can say about the food is it is overly salty, probably so you buy more of their stale tasteing beer. Everything on their menu is deep fried and coated in tons of sauce. I don't even remember if they have a burger. (Seriously what kind of place doesn't serve a burger?)The only thing I enjoyed was my fried pickles.
So tell me Dear Readers, am I expecting to much to want to go to a nice place to celebrate a birthday? And is it unreasonable to ask her to request someplace else?
I will come back with am update tomorrow after dinner
amd let you guys know what went down.
But feel free to comment your ideas answers to the questions.
As always thanks for reading.
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
New Year 2013
First and foremost Happy New Year to all of my readers. May the year 2013 bring with it the realization of all your dreams and aspirations.
Like the Irish say, “May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be ever at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face and the rain fall softly on your fields.”
With the last line in it is usually used as a goodbye “And until we meet again, may God hold you in the hollow of his hand” But like it is, I think it makes for a nice blessing for the upcoming year.
Often times with a new year, comes a renewed fervor of health consciousness. Myself included, I have often made those same empty resolutions year after year. I always keep them vague enough that I am successful no matter what.
With that said, this year I am posting my New Year resolutions here. And giving myself as little wiggle room as possible.
In the year 2013,
I WILL exercise more. At least 2 times a week and when I get a car I will join a gym.
I WILL develop a social life, and that includes going out to do things and meet new people. Which kind of goes hand and hand with the first one.
I WILL post blog entries and videos more often and include a better variety of food, not just baked stuff. I want to say that I will post something here once a week even if it is just a status update or answering a question or 2.
That, as my favorite writer would say, Dear Reader is where you come in. Please, ask me questions, make comments or tell me how I can get better. I am doing all this for you. I want to share my love of food, and life with all of you.
Like the Irish say, “May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be ever at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face and the rain fall softly on your fields.”
With the last line in it is usually used as a goodbye “And until we meet again, may God hold you in the hollow of his hand” But like it is, I think it makes for a nice blessing for the upcoming year.
Often times with a new year, comes a renewed fervor of health consciousness. Myself included, I have often made those same empty resolutions year after year. I always keep them vague enough that I am successful no matter what.
With that said, this year I am posting my New Year resolutions here. And giving myself as little wiggle room as possible.
In the year 2013,
I WILL exercise more. At least 2 times a week and when I get a car I will join a gym.
I WILL develop a social life, and that includes going out to do things and meet new people. Which kind of goes hand and hand with the first one.
I WILL post blog entries and videos more often and include a better variety of food, not just baked stuff. I want to say that I will post something here once a week even if it is just a status update or answering a question or 2.
That, as my favorite writer would say, Dear Reader is where you come in. Please, ask me questions, make comments or tell me how I can get better. I am doing all this for you. I want to share my love of food, and life with all of you.