TThe score at halftime of the 2013 AFC Championship Game was 13-7 and the New England Patriots were in the lead. My party guests were silent, anxiously glancing at eachother, wondering if THIS game would be Ray’s last. I, on the other hand, was as cool as a cucumber, knowing that Flacco and the rest […]
Battle of the Bel Air Salon Pedicures: Jordan Thomas Vs. Visage
Any woman that has planned a vacation knows that a proper pedicure is as important as packing just the right outfit. So, I phoned Jordan Thomas for an appointment prior to heading down to Key West for some much needed R&R. When I made the appointment, I explained to the Receptionist that I wanted a […]
Harford Hotspots: Open Door Café – “It Wasn’t a Complete Loss Because the Roll was Delicious”
My girlfriend Jane and I decided to meet for lunch on a stunningly gorgeous Saturday afternoon to plan our upcoming trip to Paris. The Open Door Café seemed like the perfect location – not only could we sit outside and soak up the sun, but we could also take advantage of their free Wi-Fi. We […]
Everything From Soup To Nuts: Easy Entertaining Ideas
I love being treated to a decadent meal at my friend Jane’s house. Not only is the food delicious and expertly prepared, but she always manages to make the evening special by using the fancy martini glasses or opening a singular wine. However, when pressed to provide her deepest entertaining secrets, Jane will tell you […]
Harford Hotspots: Basta Pasta – Soups, Pie, Chicken Gypsy, and “The Best Sauce Ever Tasted”
Our meal at Basta Pasta in Fallston took almost 3 hours from start to finish, but that can’t be blamed on poor service. Quite the opposite! When I met my oldest and dearest girlfriend for lunch last Sunday, we had a lot of gossiping and catching up to do. And the food was so enjoyable […]
Novice Judge Samples Harford County Farm Fair Culinary Competition
For someone who loves to eat and cook as much as I do, I was surprised that I was a little nervous about being a judge for the Culinary Competition at the Harford County Farm Fair. After all, it wasn’t MY food being complimented or criticized. Perhaps it was just that I was in the […]
My First 5K Run: Racing Toward an Emotional Anniversary at the Harford County Farm Fair
Three years ago, my girlfriend Stacie and I were ready to embark on our first trip overseas. After 2 years of planning the trip of a lifetime, we were more than ready to leave the men behind for a week of sightseeing and shopping in London. Until the dreaded phone call from my doctor. Apparently, […]
Harford Hotspots: Farm-Made Ice Cream at Broom’s Bloom Dairy…Or Try Making it Yourself at Home
After a long absence from exercising on a regular basis, I recently started hitting the gym with a vengeance and eating a healthy diet of low-calorie, whole foods. What’s my goal? To lose weight? To live a long and healthy life? Yes, of course. To one day fit into my favorite suede pants again? That […]
