After three days in Maine I headed down to New York with my sister, Kelly.  I lived in New York from 2006-2008 and I love visiting my friends and my …

My sister thought that a lobster would be a good stocking stuffer.  It was very funny to watch everyone’s surprise when a live lobster was pulled out of a stocking. …

This breakfast might look fancy, but I promise you that showering, changing, and walking to brunch would have required more effort.  Poached eggs are simple to make, and if you …

This is a recipe (if you can even call it a recipe it is so simple) that I picked up while working at a restaurant 7 years ago.  It is extremely …

It took a couple tries to come up with this recipe.  I did try using only low fat cheeses, but felt that the result lacked flavor.  I settled on combining …

Pizza is a really quick meal to make for dinner.  It can also be a lot of fun.  I always search my fridge for any possible toppings and then make …

Uncle Gordon is my godfather.  Gordon and my Dad met over 30 years ago when my Dad picked Gordon up when he was hitchhiking.  Gordon is married to Susan who …

Just in case I have not made this clear, Thanksgiving is by far my favorite holiday.  I love all the food, and especially the turkey.  My Dad and I could …

My dad, Jack, loves turkey more than anyone I have ever met. He has also mastered the art of perfectly cooking the Thanksgiving turkey. Before I hop on a flight …

Gravy is always on hand on Thanksgiving to accompany the turkey and mashed potatoes.  But what do you do with leftover gravy?  Here are some great ideas: 1.  Add it …

Homemade stocks are so much tastier than store bought.  I do use store bought stocks when a recipe calls for a small amount of stock, but if I am making …