by Neal Dionne | Jul 1, 2016 | Food & Recipes, Summer, Uncategorized
Grilled Vegetables are a favorite in this house. Now that the Farmer’s Market is bursting with freshness, I simply slice these goodies and plop em’ in a large mixing bowl, drizzle with olive oil, season and gently mix with a rubber spatula. On the grill...
by Neal Dionne | Jul 1, 2016 | Food & Recipes, Summer, Uncategorized
This is so good and so easy. Season the chicken as you usually would and throw it on the grill. Melt a stick of butter in a sauce pan and add a jar of apricot preserves. Stir until combined and bubbling. When the chicken is nearly done, start brushing the chicken...
by Neal Dionne | Jul 1, 2016 | Food & Recipes, Summer, Uncategorized
I love these things. They have a fair amount of fat and that equals flavor. The most important thing is not to over cook. I marinate them for 24-hours in a zip-lock bag with a thick and sweet Italian dressing. The sugars allow for the sweet crunchy edges without...
by Neal Dionne | Jul 1, 2016 | Food & Recipes, Summer, Uncategorized
Burgers and Hot Dogs are a go-to for many. I like a burger with a crusty exterior and a warm pink center, seasoned simply with salt and pepper. Additions are almost limitless. Add some steak fries and Cole slaw and call it good!
by Neal Dionne | Jun 12, 2016 | Food & Recipes, Story, Uncategorized
Who knew? I wish I had done it sooner. After months as a sort of shut-in, writing, reading and cooking, I got up early and made my first trip of the season to the Farmer’s Market. That long slog through winter when fresh ingredient acquisition is difficult at best...
by Neal Dionne | May 31, 2016 | Story, Uncategorized
Jeanie and I were once invited to go out on Lake Michigan with a friend and his wife. They had a huge ocean yacht with multiple state rooms, a full galley, luxurious living room and every amenity one could imagine. We sailed up the coast to the North and back. It...
by Neal Dionne | Apr 30, 2016 | Story, Uncategorized
I have been a kid all my life. I started out as a kid of course, and naturally, I got bigger, but not much else has changed. My wife Jeanie says I have “Peter Pan Syndrome.” Do you remember the song from the classic story? “I won’t grow up, I won’t grown up; I...
by Neal Dionne | Apr 14, 2016 | Story, Uncategorized
Last night, our whole family gathered for Grandson Ethan’s 11th Birthday Party.Ordinarily, I would have been working overtime on a meal that would feed at least 16 people in grand style. Not the case here. It was a school night. All of the adults had worked until...
by Neal Dionne | Apr 10, 2016 | Story, Uncategorized
I don’t think I’m any different than most Foodies. We care about the quality of ingredients and are always looking for new ways to do things along with all the tried and true meals in our repertoire. I have to tell you that one of my favorite things to do is to go...
by Neal Dionne | Apr 10, 2016 | Story, Uncategorized
No, I’m not talking about one of those ridiculous competitive cooking shows. (I am not a fan) Those shows to me are exactly the opposite of what cooking truly is. Cooking for me is a couple of things. First, it is an expression of love when you put a plate of food...
