Welcome to my Blog
Welcome to my corner of the internet, where culinary adventures, rhythmic melodies, sparse lines of code, and tales of exploration converge! I’m thrilled to invite you on a journey through the myriad passions that color my life. As an avid home chef, I find solace and creativity in the kitchen, crafting dishes that tantalize the taste buds and nourish the soul. When I’m not wielding a spatula, you’ll likely find me on stage, grooving to the bass lines that underscore our band’s melodic narratives. But the music doesn’t stop there; I’m equally enthralled by the harmonies of programming languages, continuously exploring the digital symphony of algorithms and innovation.
Alongside my beloved wife, I embark on adventures to far-flung (well, mostly near-flung) destinations, where each new experience enriches our bond and broadens our horizons. Amidst it all, family remains my anchor, grounding me in love, laughter, and cherished memories. Join me as I share snippets of my many journeys, brimming with flavor, rhythm, and exploration.
Chicken Mashed Broccoli
Chicken Mashed Broccoli This is more named for the ingredients than really it being "Mashed Broccoli"... I've been making a recipe that I found on...
Connecticut River – Before and After
Roll your mouse over the image to see the after! The spot marked with the "A" is where our cottage is in Old Lyme... as you can see, it'll be a...
Chicken with Potatoes (pork chop variation)
I had some of the ingredients for the Pork Chop with Potatoes, Onions and Rosemary recipe, so I thought I'd go ahead and try it with Chicken!...
Pork Chops with Potatoes, Onions & Rosemary
Pork Chops with Potatoes, Onions & Rosemary I love when I Google various ingredients to see what ideas I can get - this was one that I found,...
Chicken Parmesan alla Mastrio
Sometimes you have an ingredient but you just don't know what you're going to do with it until you start. This was one of those situations. I had...
Gnocchi Alla Romana
Gnocchi Alla Romana I'm just copying this down because I'm going to lose the recipe... made this last night, and it was AWESOME!! 8...
Something cool…
But I can't seem to post this to my other sites? Oh well, check this out anyways, hopefully it'll work! (give it a few to load, it's kind of big)...
Cowboy Caviar
Cowboy Caviar 1 15.5 ounce can black beans, drained1 15.5 ounce can black-eyed peas, drained1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes, drained2 cups frozen...
Rolled Chicken Breast with Prosciutto & Asparagus
Rolled Chicken Breast with Prosciutto and Asparagus Well, I looked around the kitchen and had three ingredients, but didn't know what I wanted to...
Gnocchi Night – A success!
A couple of months ago, I was over our friend Mary I's house and we were talking about, of all things, food! I mentioned how I made gnocchi with the...