Ok, so who doesn't love a cheese soufflé? While my oven was broken (I bought a new stove), I had to cook in a portable oven. This Breville oven was the best. I cooked roasted chickens and cakes in this. Amazing. Enjoy this picture. It was DELICIOUS!
Fresh tomato tart is amazing lunch The perfect lunch.
Not sure why there are so many naked torsos on a shelf, but when life gives you lemons..... you make a sausage party. Seriously, these torso-less forms are ready to go! I don't know what brought these to this specific location, but nevertheless, these guys are here to party. It's a sneak peak into a... Continue Reading →
So many chickens, and so little time. I live in a big farm to table environment and this makes me very lucky. Chickens and eggs are not exception from that exceptional occurance here in Southern Maine. I have seen so many egg sizes, colors, and incredible taste. I heard children sining about eggs, too. They... Continue Reading →
Just a quick commentary about this year's Halloween M&M's. Classic Halloween colors set against a backdrop of COVID-19 fears and worries. Trick or Treating cancelled, replaced by parents buying thwards of candy confecitons and chocolately nibbles of sweet perfection. These remind me of Charlie Brown and The Great Pumpkin. I think all of the costumes... Continue Reading →
This is an amazingly soft shirt that I love to wear all summer. It is lightweight despite being a double layer of amazingly soft 100% cotton. Check out the brand, and start your obsession now.
I recently found myself in Northern Georgia, and while I was traveling over a mountain to get to Helen, GA I drove through an area called Hogpen Gap. Part of the Appalachian Trail. The view was beautiful and while the day was beautiful, the traffic was light. So many mountain ranges from this one spot.... Continue Reading →
I began my focaccia quest because I wanted to get a nice and crispy slice of pizza, and I am hard pressed to find a quick grab & go option. I know, 21st century problems of a man in New England. I am not sure how it happened here in the 207, but the pizza... Continue Reading →
There is something about a beautiful piece of chocolate cake. This cake is really out of this world. This is a gluten free version, and it is pretty amazing. It is from Ceres Street Bakery in Portsmouth, NH. Worth a visit when you are in town. This is a heavy, dense cake that absolutely melts... Continue Reading →
The tactile feel of an item is almost as strong as the visual. My eye is drawn to objects with depth, and layers of surface colors and textures. This picture is lambs wool, from Ireland. It is beautiful, and feels exquisite.
Inside the Arlo in Soho, a second floor rooftop deck is transformed into two winter cabins in the woods. These cabins are AMAZING. They are sitting on the rooftop deck, so that green space is open to the elements. The cabins have a dining room table for 6, plus a sitting area with couches and... Continue Reading →
I started with this post back in October, and it has been in the drafts folder, collecting dust and curious glances from the other photos. What can be said about toothbrushes that refuse to cover up? In this 'look at me' world that is filled with social media influencers and swarms of Instagram-famous personalities, I... Continue Reading →
I'm not going to lie. This is pretty impressive. I don't care who you stand with. I really don't. But this is impressive. Keeping my political views off of this blog. Too many other places for people to rant and spew worthless opinions. Keeping it light and laughing whenever I can.
Halloween is such a special time in New England. I grew up in Florida and being able to be in a nice, Fall environment is amazing to celebrate this holiday. I remember one year the temperature dropped to 60 degrees, and I had to wear a winter coat under my superman costume. Seriously, like kill... Continue Reading →
It all began with a little tomato Homemade pasta is a labor of love. I made fresh pasta last week and I cooked up a batch of Bolognese sauce to accompany it. Making pasta is fairly easy to do with some basic equipment and a little time. My next adventure will be to make sheets... Continue Reading →
Great to see so many bees around in the city. There must be a hive nearby because I noticed about a hundred bumble bees flying around these purple flowers in downtown.
When summer arrives and the farmer's markets scream to life, you have to take every advantage to take in the local flavors. In New England, we have wonderful markets all summer, that evolve from stands of vegetables and flowers, and piles of tomatoes and corn. As the lifecycle of the market matures, we are treated... Continue Reading →
Never miss the opportunity to use fresh figs. While they are not available year-round, I always grab them when I can. This tart is a simple quick to make, delicious appetizer.
It's been a weird couple of days. I wore this shirt in Portsmouth on Saturday. I wore a long sleeve white cotton oxford over it, and I had a guilty pleasure knowing some people saw it and registered it as a gay pride shirt. I generally have a hard time screaming a gay vibe. I... Continue Reading →
I recently wrote a post about a rainbow shirt I bought with a friend of mine. He's also gay and a bit of a pill about certain things. He saw a picture of the shirt and had a mini meltdown, telling me how dumb the concept of pride is and how he would never wear... Continue Reading →
The Cedar pines are gearing up for a massive pollen release. The weather has been cool and rainy, which is perfect conditions for an over-production of pollen. The two trees I have in my yard are approximate 20 feet high, and probably 20 feet wide. When the wind blows, I can see a 20 foot... Continue Reading →
Now that Spring is trying to show up in New England we're able to fire up the charcoal grill and cook with fire, like the men we are. I made a screaming hot fire and seared both sides of this monster steak, before bringing it inside to be finished off in the oven. It was... Continue Reading →
It never escapes me how lucky I am to live in the 207. New England has so much beautiful nature spectacles to look at each time of year. People flood the Northeast in the Fall to drive around and look at the foliage, the beautiful leaves of red, orange, and yellow as the mountains are... Continue Reading →
I have a lot of sympathy for the people who are being impacted by this political nonsense. There is so much going on right now, so much mis-information and deliberate deception. I just don't understand why we can't separate church and state. It's very bothersome to me that we allow lawmakers to try to forward... Continue Reading →
So I bought this shirt the other day, and I plan to wear it to the Boston Pride Parade next month. I like it, because it is subtle, yet speaks to me. Being an East Coaster, the anchors work for me as well. It is the first piece of rainbow clothing, ever. Except perhaps my... Continue Reading →
Sailor or Pirate vibes? I am not sure which I am feeling with this bracelet and wallet. The bracelet is from a company called Sailormade, and the clever clasp is called a brummel. The brummel was invented in England in the early 1890's, and by 1895 the brummel was standard issue to the Royal British... Continue Reading →
According to Urban Dictionary, Brompers are Rompers made for and worn by a man. Also known as man rompers. I am not sure how I feel about them. This guy is definitely feeling this crazy vibe. He strolled through this parade with mountains of self assurance and confidence. You'd have to be confident to pull off look. I... Continue Reading →
A slowfood recipe for a delicious tomato tart.
In Portsmouth, there is a relatively new French bakery called Elephantine. Every single thing that they touch is like magic. I grabbed a pretzel one day and snapped a quick picture. I know it's not the best picture from a lighting perspective, but the pretzel is amazing. It's chewy, it's airy, and to be quite... Continue Reading →
As any New Englander will tell you, if you don't like the weather just wait five minutes. When the calendar says Spring and you stick you head outside to find winter hanging on for dear life, it's nice to see mother nature fighting back. It's amazing to live in a place with so many seasonal... Continue Reading →
So this happened to me at the supermarket last night. (Not to be confused with 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum'.) Picture it. Sicily, 1912. No, that is something else. Picture this. A cold night in New England in January. Temperatures are dancing at or near the freezing point. Constant misty... Continue Reading →
Hanging out in Portsmouth, NH. In 603 to be exact. I can see over the river and into the 207 from where I am. New Hampshire's state motto is 'live free or die', so is not uncommon to see it around tourist locations in Portsmouth. I snapped this picture of a camp flag, from Sault... Continue Reading →
On a cold Saturday in February, I decided to fry some zucchini for lunch. I topped them with onions which I also fried and served them with a horseradish and mayo sauce. Bring on the cold anytime.
I recently listened to a podcast where two men were discussing how one of the men was going to get a couple of chickens to look after. It is a hilarious exchange between the two men, because one of the guys obviously has this agenda. The other man completely lost his mind with the humor... Continue Reading →
Here's the thing. In my state, recreational marijuana use is legal with certain limitations. To each his own. One day this summer, a friend of mine asked me to stop at a certain nursery to pick up a special fertilizer that aids in the healthy growth of a marijuana plant. My friend is a home... Continue Reading →
I recently pulled a piece of ginger from the crisper drawer of my refrigerator. I set the ginger on my stainless steel island and took a step back. This ginger had a personality, a little extra spark. Rubbing my chin with my hand, I set mind at work trying to determine where I had seen... Continue Reading →
Fresh tuna is one of my favorite types of fish. This is thin slice of Ahi tuna, over Asian slaw in an endive leaf. The wasabi aioli packs a solid punch.
I found this guy hiding on a shelf in Portsmouth. After a little research, I found that it was a game that the town plays with the kids. They have a list of stores and and they run around and find Waldo. He gets around, because he is everywhere. Once you spot him you can't... Continue Reading →
On the menu, lobster and rotisserie chicken, crackers, brie, and blue cheese. A little humus, eggs, and fruit round out the meal. It's delicious to be able to pick and choose the tasty morsels that you want to eat.
Elizabeth Warren's march in the 2018 Boston Pride parade was monumental. There must have been 200 proud supporters of both Warren and the LGBTQ community. It was a wonderful display.
OK, I admit it. I post a lot about food. It's a huge passion for me. I sometimes use it as a creation of expression, and sometimes I just like to eat. I love to make people happy by preparing good food that I know they will enjoy,
One day last winter, I took the day off and went for a roadtrip. I ended up in North Conway, and came across this old bridge. I've been here before so I wasn't surprised to see a covered bridge. However, I stopped and walked through the bridge and it amazed me the craftsmanship and effort... Continue Reading →
Amazing moment in NYC, from July 2017.
There is an old fire tower in Dover on top of a large hill, and if you go there before the sun rises you can see Portsmouth come to life in a magical array of colors. With the naked eye, you can see the big green bridge (I-95) if it isn't cloudy. Sometimes I take... Continue Reading →
Boston is beautiful at night, right in the heart of downtown.
Nothing like the last sunflowers of the year in New England.
I love this building on an island in Portsmouth. It's a beautiful victorian monstrosity that used to hold Navy prisoners. The river that runs between Portsmouth and Kittery was a long battle between the two towns. In the end, Portsmouth was awarded the honor.
Check out this great recipe.
In June of 2018 I attended my first Pride parade. Honest to God. Having been closeted all of my life, I avoided things like this because of fear of being outed. But it was time. The social climate around the LGBTQ community has been changing so much for the better, and the world seems to... Continue Reading →
Maine wild blueberry pie is one of my favorite things to make in the summer. This one was delicious.
This is a KO Pie, from East Boston Marina. Here's the scoop. Bottom crust is regular pie dough, and the top is puff pastry. The filling is a savory mixture of beef, carrots, onions, and such, cooked into a thick stew. You pick it up with your hand and eat it like a sandwich. It's... Continue Reading →
I am not really a fast food person, but a few days ago I had the urge for some fries. I don't know why I did it, but I bought a happy meal from McDreadfuls. Inside the happy meal was this hysterical little bundle of french fries. I didn't count them but there couldn't be... Continue Reading →
Just a basic introduction
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