I’ve been entirely occupied acquiring certifications in the Google Cloud Platform, quite a different taste of Kool-Aid compared to the AWS offerings, and thus have not had a lot of  …

  American, Egg, Salad, Spring, Vegetarian

As spring rolls in (SO SLOWLY), my thoughts turn to warmer days and lighter dishes. One of my favorite places was a Middle Eastern / Mediterranean restaurant in Alphabet City.  …

  Asian, Condiment, Israeli, Mediterranean, Side Dish, Snack, Spring, Vegan, Vegetarian

As the “Wearing of the Green” approaches, with the required Corned Beef and Cabbage, I’ll do as I usually do, ignore the “tradition” and go for the traditional. Tradition calls  …

  Baked, Braise, Fried, Irish, Pub Food, Spring

I had so hoped I’d escape my every summer, summer cold. SILLY BOY…. Now that I feel like four of the seven dwarves (Grump, Sleepy, Sneezy, and Dopey), I need  …

  Autumn, Drink, Global, Spring, Summer, Vegan, Vegetarian, Winter

Melt in your mouth shortbread cookie filled with a sweet or savory jam. OY!, What’s not to love.

  Baked, Dessert, European, German, Global, Israeli, Jewish, Spring, Vegetarian

Fresh, Healthy, Tasty and if made right SPICY!

  American, Creole, Cultural-Misappropriation, Side Dish, Simmer, Spring, Stew, Summer, Vegetarian

Bone in rib-eye. Thick, Meaty, Infused with butter and herbs

  American, Autumn, Cast Iron, Cook For One, Fried, Spring, Summer, Winter

It is almost spring here, Easter has arrived and left, days are getting warmer, and I have stopped wearing my AWS hoodies. And thoughts of food turn to heavy grilling  …

  Egg, Global, Salad, Spring, Summer, Vegetarian

Rich smokey ham, tangy mustard, and smooth beer. – A perfect Easter Main Course

  American, Baked, Follow On, Roast, Sauce, Spring

Yes, I am aware, this is February, and yes, I am TOTALLY aware we have more than a foot of snow on the ground. I am also aware, I am  …

  Barbecue, Ingredient, Roast, Slow Cooker, Spring

Sunday, my day to splurge and spend time in the kitchen. Having spent the day yesterday in NYC, K-Town, with a vegetarian, I have a craving for meat feast, of  …

  Asian, Baked, Cast Iron, Cultural-Misappropriation, Korean, Sauce, Spring, Summer, Thai

As we race into the unknown of summer, I take comfort in the fact that gardens and fields will yield and abundance of fresh produce. The only thing I fear  …

  Basics, Condiment, Quick Pickle, Side Dish, Spring, Summer, Vegetarian

So the great lockdown continues, seems you take your life and liberty in your hands to ride in a car with NY Plates. Luckily, my local megamart is a very  …

  American, Autumn, Bean, InstaPot, Soup, Spring, Winter

It being Cinco De Mayo, I’ll follow the rest of the USA and do something Tex-Mex. Not true Mexican, but “Gringo Mexican”, just as “Cinco De Mayo” is not a  …

  Baked, Mex-Tex, Pub Food, Spring