Nothing warms the soul like a giant hunk of meat with a hearty sauce. A shank — be it beef, lamb or veal — does just the trick. For maximum taste, brown the shanks first and then braise them with lots of liquid to tenderize the meat. The slow cooker works great for this. But…
For October’s travel post, I’m taking you on a journey to the charming castle-filled city of Budapest, which I fell in love with over a weekend. This is a perfect time of year to visit, when the crowds are gone and a hearty bowl of goulash can keep you warm. The Danube divides the capital…
Looking for a simple, cheap and hearty meal to soak up the massive quantities of beer you may have been drinking lately in honor of Oktoberfest? Try some polish sausage and fermented cabbage. If you can find some fresh kielbasa, use that, but it will need to cook a lot longer. I prefer to make…
In last week’s veggie share, I had a choice between celery and okra. Most would have gone with the celery. But I decided to take a chance with the okra. Then the fun of finding a good preparation method began. If not cooked properly, okra can have a slimy inside or a stringiness that makes…
What better day could there be than the autumnal equinox to skydive on Long Island? For some reason, it seemed fitting to jump out of a plane on the first day of fall. This particular adrenaline filled activity had long been on my bucket list. The company, 516-Skydive, is located in East Moriches, about 60…
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