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15 Books That Will Stick With Me

15 Books That Will Stick With Me

Over on Facebook, my buddy Ron (and, later, Dave (and later still, Doug)) asked us to list 15 books in 15 minutes — to consist of a list of 15 books I’ve read that will always stick with me. Here’s my list. It’s generously proportioned…

Ed McMahon dies at 86

Ed McMahon dies at 86

Dang. An oldie but goodie passes away. http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/TV/06/23/obit.mcmahon/

Master French Chef's Gala Dinner, 6/1/2009

Master French Chef's Gala Dinner, 6/1/2009

On Monday, June 6, 2009, I had the pleasure of cooking for the Master French Chef’s Gala Dinner, hosted at Midwest Culinary Institute at Cincinnati State Technical & Community College. The gala rounds out several days of events for the visiting Master French Chefs.

I worked with Matt Winterrowd (executive chef of the Summit), his staff, and Jean-Robert de Cavel, both of whom were recognized my the MFC group.

It was  a pleasure to cook with Chef de Cavel again, and it’s always fun to cook with Chef Winterrowd and the Summit staff. Also, Rob (who I used to work with at Pigall’s) was there, too. It was great to see him (twice in two days!).

5/14/2009 Wine Dinner at Midwest Culinary Institute

5/14/2009 Wine Dinner at Midwest Culinary Institute

Hosted by Brian Scott of Vintner Select Distributors. Event hosted by the students of the Midwest Culinary Institute under the direction of Donna Schmitt and Chef Matt Winterrowd. Amuse Gueule Shigoku Oyster; apple, chervil & shallot Gramona 2004 Cava Gran Cuvee Langostine; potato, artichoke &…

Memorial Day Dinner

Memorial Day Dinner

At the end of a long holiday weekend, I cooked at home for Wendy & myself. On the way home from an enjoyable Civil War Walk through Spring Grove Cemetery (we arrived late and did not hear Abraham Lincoln speak), we stopped and picked up some…

Memorial Day

Memorial Day

I hope everyone has an enjoyable Memorial Day weekend. This unofficial start of summer is something I look forward to every year, and am pleased when it sneaks up on me unexpectedly, like it did this year.

As a result, my Monday is relatively free & open. At this moment, it seems like a great opportunity to sit on my back porch, read, and drink some adult beverages. And just take it easy.

How do you plan to spend your Memorial Day?

Speculation…

Speculation…

Be aware that there is a news conference on Friday morning at 10:30am, in time for the announcements to hit the noon news in Cincinnati. The speculation is fun to read — just like popular fiction. Cannot wait for the news at noon on Friday.…