One of my favorite cold-weather dishes to serve my family and friends is risotto. Risotto is an incredibly versatile dish, perfect for cleaning out the vegetable drawer or using leftovers. When you learn the basic technique of adding liquid to… Continue Reading
It’s Black Friday and my wife and I had a major decision to make. Go Christmas shopping or visit Redding’s newest microbrewery, Wildcard Brewing? Needless and happily to say, we both would rather lift a glass or two with friends… Continue Reading
Have I got a story for you! First off, it’s been a hell of a week, eh? After everything my sump pump has been through, I should probably buy the poor, tired little guy a beer. And my tree –… Continue Reading
I love heartwarming headlines that reveal human nature. One such truth — no matter how badly you’ve screwed up, there’s always someone more inept. Proof? Minnesota’s Moon Rocks Missing No More. Ah, the “Gopher State,” their motto? “’Star of the North’… Continue Reading
I picked up an O Magazine at the market the other day. Who doesn’t love Oprah’s Favorite Things List? As I perused the cover I realized that she had included a list of “ways to relax” inside the magazine, and as I looked… Continue Reading
Bridal season starts in January so I’m starting a series of articles on altering wedding gowns. I get calls all the time asking if I can do alterations on gowns for the next month or even the next weekend. “Last… Continue Reading
On September 12, 2012, The Village Voice wrote a not-complimentary review of the new restaurant opened in Times Square by celebrity TV chef Guy Fieri. Three weeks later on October 2, the New York Observer published a scathing review of Guy’s American… Continue Reading
One of the best parts of my job is getting the chance to tell the message of a business in the most creative way possible. I’ve been a part of projects that have used everything from animation to live action… Continue Reading
Hey, kids. Christmas is coming up, and it’s time to work up your Santa-list and the even longer one for your parents. As a reformed child, I know that getting what you want requires determination and lack-of-discipline. Here are keys… Continue Reading
Nothing says you put time, thought and effort into a gift like personalization. I don’t mean just pasting Uncle Barry’s name on the coffee mug you bought at Target. I mean creating something unique for that special individual. Before you… Continue Reading
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