May The Stars Light Your Way
This evening, I updated the server software from Fedora Core 9 to Fedora Core 10. The update went very well, with only one minor annoyance (mod_proxy) that was easily fixed. Total system downtime was about 50 minutes. I am currently downloading all the updated software…
Over on Facebook, my buddy Ron (and, later, Dave (and later still, Doug)) asked us to list 15 books in 15 minutes — to consist of a list of 15 books I’ve read that will always stick with me. Here’s my list. It’s generously proportioned…
Dang. An oldie but goodie passes away.
http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/TV/06/23/obit.mcmahon/
On Monday, June 6, 2009, I had the pleasure of cooking for the Master French Chef’s Gala Dinner, hosted at Midwest Culinary Institute at Cincinnati State Technical & Community College. The gala rounds out several days of events for the visiting Master French Chefs. I…
Hosted by Brian Scott of Vintner Select Distributors. Event hosted by the students of the Midwest Culinary Institute under the direction of Donna Schmitt and Chef Matt Winterrowd. Amuse Gueule Shigoku Oyster; apple, chervil & shallot Gramona 2004 Cava Gran Cuvee Langostine; potato, artichoke &…
At the end of a long holiday weekend, I cooked at home for Wendy & myself. On the way home from an enjoyable Civil War Walk through Spring Grove Cemetery (we arrived late and did not hear Abraham Lincoln speak), we stopped and picked up some food to prepare at home. Here’s what we made:
Certainly not the most balanced meal I’ve ever cooked, but it was full of flavors we were craving. It was an enjoyable, easy meal, and a good way to finish off the weekend. How did you commemorate Memorial Day? Let us know in comments.
I hope everyone has an enjoyable Memorial Day weekend. This unofficial start of summer is something I look forward to every year, and am pleased when it sneaks up on me unexpectedly, like it did this year. As a result, my Monday is relatively free…