While riding through the back roads of Tuscany on my BMW GS motorcycle with my buddy Dave, we stop in this small village for lunch at an unassuming bistro where I order Aglio E Olio, not because I know what it is, but because the …
Read MoreSay It Ain’t So
Chapter 22 in the R. M. Dolin novel “The Dangling Conversation.” 10/25/2023 MANDY “I think it’s over between me and Henry, we haven’t spoken in weeks, and it doesn’t seem he cares if we do or don’t. WES “I fear the same with Nadia. It’s …
Read MoreRed Chili Shrimp: Pan Seared or Smoked over Cedar
Everyone likes shrimp, right? However, it’s too often deep fried (boring), sauteed in heavy grease (yucky), or devoid of flavorful elegance (insulting). This spicy shrimp recipe, however, features New Mexico red chili along with a nice blend of spices that can be further enhanced by …
Read MoreFleet EV Management Technology
I was recently invited to attended an Electric Vehicle (EV) Technology Demonstration day in Paris by some of my engineering colleagues who live and work in the Paris area. The event showcased a myriad of small software technology companies providing information technology (IT), services to …
Read MoreRenault Electric Vehicle Evaluation
This past April I was afforded the opportunity to participate in an evaluation of one the new Renault electric vehicles, specifically, the Megane sedan. Myself and another automotive engineer spent three days traveling around northern France to push the Megane through what we considered would …
Read MoreThe Curious Case of the Overweight Carryon
I’m a frequent traveler who’s still as equally excited for every trip as I am amazed at the bizarrely unexpected ways adventure reminds me how food and language are not the only differences between countries and cultures. My steadfast rule when caught in an unexpected …
Read MoreChicken Gyro
Greek Gyros are very flexible as they can be a simple mid-day sandwich or part of a nice dinner when paired with a Greek salad. While lamb is the traditional Gyro protein, who says you can’t use chicken, especially given the price disparaging and availability …
Read MoreTzatziki Sauce
If you’ve ever had a Greek Gyro, you know how important tzatziki sauce is. Like any good cuisine there are a hosts of ways in which it can be prepared and this sauce screams experimentation. I provide the basic set up below, but feel free …
Read MoreStir Fry Vegetables
Stir fry is more about the technique than the ingredients. Regardless of what you add to your vegetable medley, the process is pretty much the same; start with the vegetable that take the longest to cook and add as you go. Stir fry is usually …
Read MoreGochujang Shrimp
Gochujang is a Korean chili paste that has a bit of a kick, however, this recipe will offset some of the spice with honey, which is a common Ying and Yang in Korean cuisine. If you’re a spice whinny, use less gochujang sauce, the taste …
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