Random thoughts and observations from a guy with a lot on his mind…
I’ve been playing with Twitter for a while now & have worked it into my daily routine (for the most part). I started looking at who my followers are following & discovered there are a lot of celebrities and cast members from my favorite shows using Twitter too!
It’s pretty interesting to see how big media Continue reading “Interesting Twitter Accounts”
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I clicked on this ad on the New York Times front page & was taken to a really cool website for The Watch Avenue. I’m in the market for a new watch but this place looks like it’s out of my price range…
I’ve had my eye on an Omega Seamaster (300M Quartz) for quite some time. If 2009 goes as planned I hope to have one of these on my wrist by this time next year…
I have a few clients in Northern Indiana so I’m up there every couple of weeks. About a year ago while heading back to my hotel room I had a craving for Sushi. Crossing my fingers I hit up Google Maps and found a place right down the road from where I would be bedding down for the night.
The Chubby Trout is located just east of State Road 19 on County Road 6 in Elkhart, Indiana. They offer a very complete menu with everything from steaks to seafood to pasta and the specialty item I was looking for; Sushi…
I’ve been visiting this establishment for some time now & the place seems to be a hangout for a lot of regulars, as most of the patrons appear to know one another, especially at the bar. Most of the four-tops throughout the restaurant area are filled with couples enjoying their evenings with friends.
Being a lone diner I usually grab a seat at the bar, with the other lone diners, and order up a cold one. Continue reading “The Chubby Trout – Elkhart, Indiana”
Blueberry Topping
This quick sauce is just the thing for ice cream or Cheesecake. You can substitute frozen berries if fresh are unavailable.
2 tablespoons butter
2 pints blueberries
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 lemon, juiced
Combine all ingredients in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring up to a slow boil and stir gently until the berries breakdown and release their natural juice. The consistency should remain a bit chunky. Cool to room temperature and serve on top of cheesecake or any other sweet desert. Yield: 2 1/2 cups
Cheesecake
This desert takes a little bit of work but it’s worth it. It’s VERY rich so you can feed a large crowd with just one. Top this desert with caramel or a fresh Blueberry Topping to make it even more delicious!
Crust:
2 cups finely ground graham crackers (about 30 squares)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
2 (8-ounce) blocks cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 lemon, zest finely grated
1 pint sour cream
To prepare crumb crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the crust ingredients together with a fork until evenly moistened. Lightly coat the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan with non-stick cooking spray. Continue reading “Cheesecake”
Steve over at Kremer.com has posted his famous Lasagna recipe. Steve shared this recipe with me many years ago and it instantly replaced our tried and true dish that we had been making for years.
Give it a try & let Steve know what you think!
The New York Times travel section had an interesting article today about the quality of food in today’s airports. DFW has to be my all time favorite place to have a layover. If you can’t find a good place to eat here you’re not looking hard enough!
Along those lines AirlineMeals.net has a fun blog dedicated to the humble in-flight meal of today and meals of the past. Pretty cool stuff!