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An Apology to the World

An Apology to the World

Dear World, The United States of America, your quality supplier of ideals of liberty and democracy, would like to apologize for its 2001-2008 service outage.The technical fault that led to this eight-year service interruption has been located. Replacement components were ordered Tuesday, November 4th, 2008,…

Productivity Books Galore

Productivity Books Galore

Recently, I’ve been sent several very interesting productivity books and am slowly working my way through them. The titles I’ve received: Zen to Done by Leo Babauta The Power of Less by Leo Babauta Making It All Work by David Allen Never Eat Alone by…

Ten on Tuesday: 10 Things You're Really Good At

Ten on Tuesday: 10 Things You're Really Good At

From this site comes this week’s Ten on Tuesday: 10 Things You’re Really Good At. In no particular order, mine are:

  1. SCUBA diving. Wendy & I are certified at the Rescue Diver level.
  2. Humor. I’m a funny guy. What can I say?
  3. Cooking. I’m a damn fine cook. Should be — I’ve trained enough and love it completely!
  4. Teaching. I really enjoy teaching.
  5. Working with college students. Akin to #4, above, these are skills developed in my job.
  6. Being a husband. I think I’m finally getting good at this!
  7. Traveling. I am a good travel partner.
  8. I’m unusually good at judging if something will fit… For example, if we’re packing the car, I can look at what needs to go in and correctly estimate if it will fit or not. Sad that this is one of my super-powers.
  9. Proof-reading and editing. With all the technical writing I’ve done, I developed pretty good editing skills (and some bad habits — like writing in passive voice).
  10. Setting long-term goals and accomplishing them.
  11. I’m really good at putting my foot in my mouth. One might think after 40+ years on this earth that I’d cease doing that. Not so! Only the frequency has changed — thankfully, it has decreased. But it still happens.
Quote of the Day — January 7, 2009

Quote of the Day — January 7, 2009

Show me another pleasure like dinner that comes every day and lasts an hour. — Charles Maurice de Talleyrand

Ten on Tuesday: 10 Things You Want to Do in 2009

Ten on Tuesday: 10 Things You Want to Do in 2009

From this site comes this week’s Ten on Tuesday: 10 Things You Want to Do in 2009. In no particular order, mine are: Continue to lose weight. I’m down approximately 20 pounds since August 2008! Compete in Culinary Competitions through the American Culinary Federation. This…

3 for $33 at The Summit Restaurant

3 for $33 at The Summit Restaurant

3for33summitGive your taste buds an education!

Born of the passion for excellent cuisine, the Midwest Culinary Institute at Cincinnati State spreads and shares its fervor with an international array of students who wish to turn their passions into careers. Under the tutelage of M.C.I.’s expert chef instructors and professional restaurant management team, students are prepared to realize their full potential as chefs and artists. Part of that process was recognizing the need the students had to stretch their wings, ply their craft, employ their skills, and implement their creativity. The result is The Summit, the restaurant that’s more than a working classroom; it’s a celebration of the culinary arts. Staffed entirely by students under the direction of Executive Chef Matthew Winterrowd, former Chef de Cuisine of Daveed’s and a Cincinnati State culinary program graduate, The Summit gives you the unique opportunity to see tomorrow’s culinary stars as they’re rising.

You’re invited every Thursday and Friday night at The Summit!

Three courses from our selected menu are available for only $33! Come enjoy the culinary creations of Chef Matt Winterrowd and his team.

  • Wine pairings are available with each course for an additional charge.
  • Complementary valet service is available.
  • Alcohol, tax, and gratuity are not included.
  • No substitution.

Don’t forget… Happy Hour Thursdays starting at 5:30pm.

Reservations recommended… Please call 513-569-4980 or visit midwestculinary.com.

3 for $33 Menu

First Course Selections:

  • Romaine Hearts — Proscuitto, Sherry, Valdeon & Dried Figs
  • Butternut Squash Ravioli — Leeks, Sage, & Buttermilk
  • Sea Scallops — New Potatoes, Garlic, Bacon, and Tarragon

Second Course Selections:

  • Roasted Chicken — Mole, Turnip, Black Eyed Peas & Greens
  • Seared Red Grouper — Cucumber, Fennel, and Dill Tartar
  • Smoked Pork — Rapini, Spaghetti Squash, Cranberry & Nutmeg

Third Course Selections:

  • Parsnip — Pineapple, Walnut, Brie & Cinnamon
  • Apple — Chamomile, Cardamom & Brown Butter

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Quote of the Day, 12-15-2008

Quote of the Day, 12-15-2008

From Kenny Shopsin, owner and cook at Shopsins in New York: “The way that I choose to function is to pick an arbitrary, stupid goal, become totally involved in it and pursue it with vigor. And what happens to you in that pursuit is your…