If you’ve been around Nashville for a while, you’ll remember Houston’s hawaiian ribeye. It was one of the few items on their menu that I really liked. The steaks were marinated in a tangy pineapple mixture that was flavorful but not overwhelming. This is my version of that marinade. It’s pretty simple and can easily be [...]

I can’t believe it’s September already. While I was pretty much sick of the  summer heat, it seems like the summer months flew by.  September and October have always been my favorite months. They bring back memories of new school clothes, high school football games, and multi-color leaves in the mountains. My mental switch from summer mode to fall mode usually [...]

I swore I wasn’t going to talk about salmonella but I’ve gotten several questions today so I thought a quick post would be appropriate. When handled properly, most eggs are reasonably safe so you shouldn’t alter your eating habits very much if you’re an egg lover like I am.
 Having said that, it’s always better to be [...]

A couple of months ago, I was fortunate enough to be able buy a Canon EOS Rebel. I’m still getting the hang of all of the settings and I needed some practice taking outdoor shots. Farmer’s markets are a vibrant mix of colors and textures so I figured it was a great place to go to practice. I took these yesterday and [...]