A Christmas at Home

Amanda and I spent this Christmas with my parents  in Dayton. It was nice to see them and my sister’s family on the actual holiday, because we usually make it down on the weekend after. The fact that both Christmas and New Years gave give the gift of a long weekend this year is very [...]

The Greenhouse Tavern

I finally made it over to The Greenhouse Tavern for lunch with Troy and Alex. I apologize for no photos of the food, it was so incredibly good that I just wanted to eat it – not photograph it. Troy and I split Foie Gras Steamed Clams (w/ east coast clams, butter & grilled bread-$13) [...]

Fall is about food

It’s my firm belief that fall / autumn air carries food smells better than any other season. Winter is too cold and windy. Spring is wet and conflicting with other scents. Summer is oppresive and humid. But Fall… fall, to me, is the season for restaurants. The fall menus are hearty and  inventive. Red wine [...]

Piatt Castles

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Last weekend Amanda and I drove to Dayton for a nice visit with mom, dad and my cousin Lisa who we only see every eight years or so it seems. We planned our way home via one of the many castle-like structures that are scattered around Ohio. Mac-A-Chee and Mac-A-Cheek are within [...]

Soppressata

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A month or so ago Amanda and I made Soppressata, with the help of our foodie friend Troy. (who throws the “Not Luck” parties.)

Armed with Michael Ruhlman’s book on the subject and an inexpensive 5lb pork shoulder and the other necessary and wanted ingredients we ground and mixed our way into six feet [...]