My Fall / Winter Favorites
A few of my family favorites, some I love to prepare, and all that I love to share!
How did she do that? (Salisbury Steak Recipe)
When I was a kid, I never thought too much about food. All I knew was that you didn’t miss dinner at my house. My cue to run home for dinner was the five O’clock whistle that blew from atop a 300 ft smokestack in my hometown. We always had dinner together although I...
A Forever Friend
I think I can safely say that most of us have a lot of friends. With the use of social media, we might even say that we have thousands of friends, fans or followers. But how many are forever friends? Those very few special people that hold a unique place in your life....
Cottage & Lakefront Living Show
A Great Michigan Weekend! There are so many unique things about Michigan that make life here so special. Just one of those many things is the tradition of the family cottage. Memories have been made for decades and continue today. I am fortunate to have been asked...
Bring Back An Old Favorite – Hobo Pie Recipe
Gatherings at the cottage should be laid back & easy. That is precisely why the food we usually prepare is simple hamburgers and hot dogs. Nothing wrong with that, everyone loves them. Back when I was growing up (Which is still in progress) I was a Boy Scout....
Very Special Salmon
I owe this recipe to a very special person that I miss dearly. My mentor and great friend, the late Paxton Mills. Paxton and I worked together in Denver. He was a phenomenal on-air talent and a great cook. I could never figure out why he made the greatest salmon I...
New Site Has Arrived!
I appreciate you checking out the updates to the site. I've made several changes, a couple I'd like to show you here - and create a little space for your feedback (please leave a comment below if you have thoughts) One change is a new logo for the site and for my work...
Beef Bourguignon
In early January, I conducted a survey to find out what winter comfort foods people enjoyed the most. The response was incredible. I have been able to determine that there are about 20 go-to recipes that we all gravitate towards in the winter months. Many were...
She Is Such A Tease
Some days she is so sweet and kind that you fall in love and can scarcely believe your good fortune. Then, there are other days when she offers a cold shoulder. She is capable of great warmth, but her mood can change in an instant and freeze you in your tracks. How...
Lobster Colorado
VALENTINE'S DAY RECIPE: LOBSTER COLORADO What's not to love about tender & juicy Filet Mignon (wrapped in Bacon no less) and topped with succulent Lobster? This is a simple, elegant dinner. Granted, we don’t splurge on beef tenderloin and lobster every other day,...
A Little New Years Perspective
I’m in the kitchen whooping up some Bolognese’ for Jeaner (my pet name for Jeanie) and got to thinking about the flip to 2017. I have seen so many social media posts today exclaiming “I’ll be so glad to put 2016 behind me, what a horrible year!” It might have been....
The Calendar Flips, and Everyone Flips out! (A Paleo Banana Nut Muffin Recipe)
I like to think of myself as an observer. Heck, I’ve been observing stuff all my life. Here is an observation from this holiday week between Christmas and New Years. As luck would have it, I woke up Christmas morning with a fever, chills, and an epic head cold....
After a Five Year Hiatus, Christmas Returns
This year will be different. When (our youngest son) Jordan was first diagnosed with cancer back in late November of 2011 Everything stopped. We stopped celebrating. When I asked him if I could bring a tree and gifts to his hospital room, he said Dad, “We’ll have...
Take a Deep Breath
What smells better than bacon and coffee? Don’t rush me; I’m thinking! Taking a slow deep breath can do a lot more than just fill your lungs with oxygen. It can also fill your mind with memories of simple things like smelling your mom’s cookies baking. The other...
The First Big Snow
Nearly 30 years ago, I wrote and recorded a piece called “The First Big Snow.” Somehow, it became one of those stories that my listeners would call and request Every year when the threat of a heavy snow first appeared in the forecast. Now that Thanksgiving is behind...
My Boulderado Breakfast
Truth be told, I have one absolute favorite breakfast. I look for it on every menu I can get my hands on. If the restaurant serves it, that’s what I get. Nothing beats a perfectly poached egg and that luxurious sauce. My weakness is Eggs Benedict. Unfortunately,...
Harvest Stuffing
In a skillet cook carrot, celery and onion in butter until tender but not brown. Stir in sage, salt, cinnamon and ¼ tsp pepper. In a large mixing bowl combine bread cubes, apples, walnuts & finally cooked vegetables. Drizzle with enough chicken broth to moisten & toss...
It’s Finally Here
On the last day of August, I wrote a piece called “The Change.” It was about the approach of Labor Day Weekend and how our seasons were evolving. Much has happened here in the last 60 days. We packed up and moved again. This time is the LAST time. Our...
How is the House coming along?
So many of you have messaged or emailed to ask that question. It is very nice to know that you cared enough to reach out to us. Our building project is progressing very well. It will be quite an adjustment getting used to living in a cottage. As most couples...