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This past week, I took a friend (and prospective client--he says, with hope in his heart) to one of the most charming little restaurants i...

Some desserts deserve more recognition than they receive.  Panna cotta is one of those under-recognized, overlooked, and often neglected del...

I am lucky for many reasons, not the least of which is my birthday.  It's July 3rd.  Not on the 4th.  That means I have 2 full days of c...

This is Father's Day weekend.  I hope you all called your Dads and and expressed your hearts' true feelings.  And I know as I writ...

First, I have to apologize to all of my sensitive readers.  Today's topic is very adult.  I should probably apologize to all of my other...

My beautiful and perfect wife is out of town with her mom and sister, and I'm home alone.  A time for quietude, watching sports, playing...

What will you do when the Four Horsemen ride up outside your front door and greet you with the ol' tip of the hat?  Don't think the ...