I think one of the best things about being limited by spastic back pain (more here) has been this: mental clarity. With my new physical limitations, in a weird way, I feel more observant. I am very conscious of every move that I make, as I lay in bed all day. I wonder if the slightest movement
Category: Food
My Thanksgiving Turkey and Gravy Recipes
If you’re cooking for Thanksgiving, you know the drill: it’s Go Time. My children encourage me to write down my favorite recipes, and so, here is my take on Thanksgiving turkey. For me, brining is essential, to give a pretty bland bird some tenderness and flavor. The sugar also helps caramelize the turkey, and gives
A Favorite Braised Beef Recipe
It’s surprisingly cool and breezy today, on Sunday. So, I am cooking a braised beef dish for Sunday Dinner. It’s the kind that can cook ever-so-slowly in a low oven and is very easy to make. It is a crowd-favorite in our home. And, it’s a great dish for a dinner party or to woo a potential
The Best Dim Sum Ever
It’s been a beautiful Sunday. Not too hot and the sun is out and bright. I took our 15 year-old out for a first-time-behind-the-wheel experience at the local high school parking lot. That was a great deal of fun. Much laughter and youthful excitement. Then, we after went out for dim sum. After b-school, Mrs.
Sunday Rambutan and Beef Stew
At the grocery store this morning, I saw the beauties above. They’re rambutan. If you’re from SE Asia, or have travelled through there, you may know about this luscious fruit. Inside is a soft, sweet, and citrusy delicacy that cannot be grown in the U.S. This batch is from Ecuador and comes just once a
My Sunday Pasta Sauce
I really enjoy doing creative things. I think it’s one reason why I like VC: no two entrepreneurs, markets, and Board experiences are the same. Rules of thumb help, but ultimately, you have to digest and discern, and then, decide. Similarly, I think it’s one reason why I’m attracted to fly fishing, fly tying, and