Revolutionary…Palace Malice…Normandy Invasion…Vyjack…Lines of Battle…Overanalyze…I’d love to know the stories behind the naming of these horses– some of the contenders that will compete at this Saturday’s Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Read more…

Today’s post is in response to a request from my son. We had lunch recently at a wonderful gastro pub here in Orlando, The Ravenous Pig. Read more…

Years ago, I found the inspiration for this recipe in The New Basics Cookbook. I have adapted it for the slow cooker and it works perfectly every time. Read more…

It’s Super Bowl time again this weekend and time to think about some good sports-watching food.  The guys in my house love a good sandwich and so I was looking through my cookbooks for inspiration. Read more…

On some special Saturday, try this recipe for a really delicious sandwich. It’s inspired by a recipe from Nancy Silverton, but there are endless ways to make this your own. Read more…

Greek meatballs aren’t so different from other meatballs, but they are enhanced by classic flavors found in Greek cuisine—mint, oregano, and a hint of allspice.  These are light in texture and nicely flavored, and go really well with the classic Greek yogurt salad called tzatziki. Read more…