January 2010

You've got to start somewhere!  We all had our 'first' 5k, or 'first' 1/2 marathon walk, or a 'first' anything! Pick something, sign up and do it!  Make the commitment not only to yourself, but perhaps to a friend, co-worker, spouse or favorite charity, all of which will make your training and preparation all the […]

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Specifically, don't be shy about trying new types of meat & game!  I recently had the chance to try some wild venison, and wow, was it delish! I did a 24 hour marinade in a full-bodied wine (the alcohol will evaporate during cooking), bay leaves, garlic, juniper berries, beet root, nutmeg and beef broth…  I […]

Oh!  Whenever I go into a coffee shop and order a short black espresso or a green tea, it's all I can do to not reply to the barista, when asked the question above,'do you HAVE any food"? I don't consider bagels, muffins, scones and cakes to be 'food', and as such, why would I […]