The Art of Approach Notes
I’m starting to get floored by the amount of resources available on YouTube when it comes to jazz pedagogy. The level of analysis is astounding and really motivates me to hit the ‘shed and work on a few things. The…
Inertia is why turntables provide the best-feeling DJ experience (NO Audio)
It’s all about the platter inertia when it comes to why turntables provide the best feeling DJ experience. That’s it, that’s all. The “wheels of steel” simply feel better, and inertia is the singular reason why. In this example, we…
Laughing at myself…
Nothing more to say. Clogged drains are a pervasive issue, but we manage to stay on top of things on our block, It really does come down to a collective, block-by-block effort to effectively root out cleanliness issues on a…
Rotting boxes behind the hospital
When you walk the streets each day, you notice trends and patterns. Not much more to say.
We’re firmly committed to helping our neighbors rebuild!
As I collect my thoughts, I’ll let the video speak for itself. The past several days have been very bad days for Chicago, but this city has been through much worse and will most certainly recover. My wife and I…
Fried jerk turkey
One of the best surprises from this past Christmas was a serious hookup from my brother-in-law, “E.J.” He goes to a popular establishment on Chicago’s South Side and they will jerk and cook any meat you bring. “E.J.” opted to…
I love to “prep” with my wife!
Food preparation time provides and opportunity to talk and unwind. We have a blast cooking together, but “flow” is everything–particularly after a long day. We have an established routine: She handles the seasoning of the meat, while I chop. We…
New computer build w/AMD Ryzen 3 3200G
It’s always a blast to build a new “box.” This is a low-budget, yet rather powerful machine. The SSD, along with 32 gigs of RAM makes for a fast and lean machine for video and audio chopping. The new year…
Grilled salmon steaks
Another easy favorite for the grill. You’ve got to watch out for the bones, but the steaks are packed with flavor. It’s actually cathartic to watch them (peeking allowed) cook indirectly, after a quick sear on both sides.
Look at this!
A random sample.
Easy grilled salmon fillets
It doesn’t take long to fire-up the grill with a basic chimney starter. As the coals get hot, prepare the salmon fillets with your seasoning of choice. Apple wood–just like with chicken–always works well.
Basic grilled boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are always easy fun on the grill. Apple wood and a nice, light char are all I really need. My awesome wife, “Sweet Genie,” seasons the thighs to perfection. Simply finish in the oven for the…