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One morning years ago, my then 10-year old daughter wanted to make a sandwich to bring to school for lunch. The only problem: no bread. No big deal. We dug through the fridge, found some sliced turkey, shredded cheese and…
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No on Syrian Strike: Norms and Consequences
We should not strike Syria in response for their use of chemical weapons on their own people for two reasons: norms are not laws and consequences were never identified before the weapons were used. First, President Obama was very careful…
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Dorm Room Food: Here’s What I’ve Got, What Do You Need?
Colleges and universities are humming back to life. Some students are just starting out completely new dorm life. Here’s a first of-a-kind video and picture book just for iPad that’s dirt cheap ($3.99), provides practical help, and is a conversation…
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Ramen Smash! Dorm Room Snack by and for College Students
“No, Dad.” My oldest son stopped tapping on the computer, but still had his back to me after politely enduring me telling him about a ramen noodle recipe I’d just put together. “Here’s what we do.” He still didn’t turn…
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My Pioneering Role Model Mom
Like a rumbling multistage rocket ripping with purpose to a world beyond, positive role models boost, guide and inspire us to heights not even they could ever imagine. My greatest role model is my dear ol’ mom. Mom is an…
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“Tasting the Tour” with Cherries, Blueberries and Peaches on Top – All in Pictures
The 100th Tour de France wrapped up three incredibly exciting weeks of road racing with a spectacular first ever late evening finish in Paris last night. Terrific stuff – kind of like ending it all with a big fat…
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“Tasting the Tour” – Food From the 100th Tour de France Route, Part 4: Pan Seared Sea Scallops
After a well-earned day of rest following a week of fast-paced racing through France capped by eye-bugging climbs up the Pyrenees, the Tour got back on the road today ripping their way from Saint-Gildas-des-Bois to Saint-Malo in northwestern France. (For more…
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“Tasting The Tour” – Food From the 100th Tour de France Route, Part 2: Provencal Vegetable Tian
I got a good wry smile out of this line from SBNation.com regarding today’s stage 6 of the Tour de France from Aix-en-Provence to Montpellier: “A relatively short 176.5 km trek across flat land should see this year’s sprinters shine…