How steak is a metaphor for life
One of the joys of getting older is discovering what you truly enjoy and honing in on it. I’ll probably write several blog posts on this topic, but this represents … Continue reading How steak is a metaphor for life
Tag: food
Korean, Mexican flavors come together at northwest OKC’s ‘Chigama’
So, I ain’t gonna lie. I’m beat. Kristi, too. I’m lying in bed as this blog is being crafted. We’re both super busy at work. We’re both still managing multiple … Continue reading Korean, Mexican flavors come together at northwest OKC’s ‘Chigama’
Your breakfast idea for the weekend starts with Trader Joe’s sriracha ranch
You don’t need to go to the big city for the best breakfast in America. You can have it at home, and all it takes is Trader Joe’s sriracha ranch … Continue reading Your breakfast idea for the weekend starts with Trader Joe’s sriracha ranch
Paco’s Tacos might have the best tortillas in America
It’s Labor Day weekend 2018, and for the second straight year, Kristi and I are taking a little vacation. Last year, it was Albuquerque. This year, it’s Southern California. And … Continue reading Paco’s Tacos might have the best tortillas in America
Review: WalMart’s ‘Keep It Green’ pre-packaged smoothies
So, Kristi and I have been drinking smoothies for breakfast for at least a month. Our first foray into smoothie-world was centered on fruits, spinach and Greek yogurt. I’ll write … Continue reading Review: WalMart’s ‘Keep It Green’ pre-packaged smoothies
Breakfast with full-on Southern charm: Buttermilk Kitchen everything I expected Atlanta to be
Flew in to the ATL Tuesday night with a trip through the Deep South ahead of me. But my first mission was breakfast. A quick Google search landed me on … Continue reading Breakfast with full-on Southern charm: Buttermilk Kitchen everything I expected Atlanta to be
Best food truck I’ve had in OKC so far: MOB Grill
One of many cool things about working for Griffin Communications is “food truck Wednesday.” A local eatery on wheels stops by, and we don’t have to venture out for lunch. … Continue reading Best food truck I’ve had in OKC so far: MOB Grill
What do you like to put in your smoothies?
I’m on kind of a health kick in the days after mom’s passing, not because I recognize my own mortality but because I recognize my own frailty. I just need … Continue reading What do you like to put in your smoothies?
Pasta puttanesca sounds fancy, right? It’s super easy, fast and inexpensive
While I enjoy cooking, so does my girlfriend, Kristi. It just so happens that she’s way better at it than I am. Of course, as a blogger, I can churn … Continue reading Pasta puttanesca sounds fancy, right? It’s super easy, fast and inexpensive
Yankee potato soup recipe cures what ails you — and it’s stupid easy
Everybody should have three or four dishes they can whip up from memory. They don’t have to be fancy. In fact, this time of year, comfort food rules the roost, … Continue reading Yankee potato soup recipe cures what ails you — and it’s stupid easy
The world’s easiest slow-cooker pot roast comes to $4 per (huge) serving
One of my New Year’s resolutions for 2018 is to cook more in my slow cooker. I’m no chef, and I’m not fancy, but I’m a big believer that cooking … Continue reading The world’s easiest slow-cooker pot roast comes to $4 per (huge) serving
8 New Year’s resolutions for 2018
New Year’s 2018 greeted the United States with a deep freeze, colder weather than we’ve seen in these parts in half a decade. For me, that meant an evening indoors … Continue reading 8 New Year’s resolutions for 2018