That’s the punchy current state slogan. The former was “Seize The Day Off” – so maybe the Maryland tourism board could use a little help, but you get the idea. This month, I’m encouraging you to explore Maryland. If you live within driving distance, you’ll be surprised at what an amazing and inexpensive adventure you…
When it comes to finding an inexpensive fish, there’s not always a lot of good options. Basa and tilapia tend to be widely available and cheap, but they can be almost entirely devoid of taste. Catfish, although reasonable, can be off-putting. Preparations generally are limited to frying or cajun-style to mask any dirt-like taste. For…
On Tuesday the NY/NJ Baykeeper held its 2nd Annual Oyster Benefit at the Scandinavia House. The stars of the event were the excellent Montauk Pearl oysters from Montauk Shellfish Company. Gordon shucked furiously trying to keep up as the guests slurped down the briny goodness. Fortunately I don’t have to head out to the Hamptons…
When someone mentions “lake country” — it’s Italy that usually comes to mind, but there’s a smaller, cheaper, less crowded version — the Bodensee (Lake Constance in English). It covers, Germany, Austria and Switzerland, but the German part is most accessible, least expensive and the focus of this month’s travel post. The water is clear,…
I’m an avid fan of oysters – especially super fresh, local ones. If there’s a $1 oyster happy hour in NYC, odds are I’ve been there or at least know about it. These days, the focus of these happy hours isn’t just about luring in drinkers with cheap oysters as bait. Instead, the goal is…
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