I saw a comedian eating a big piece of baked ziti on youtube. With a glass of wine. Then people posted how good it looked or what no meatballs?

I said it is almost better then sex. But at my age I can’t have sex 21 Times a week. But Italian food that many times a week I can still do. There is nothing like Italian food for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week.

U don't get heartburn?? I luv it 2 but I gotta watch my intake of red sauce, I'm better off mixing it up a bit,,,Aurora(blush), Aglio w/anchovies, capers & sicilian olives, Carbonara etc..

Made Fresh German bratwurst w/a ragout of carmelized onions,shredded pickled beets & cabbage,,w/ crispy 4cheese pierogies 2 nite.

I’M dam sure the food you prepare is outstanding and I know your an outstanding Chef because you also describe the food and prep professionally.

Some nights, we have what we (the wife & I) call "fend nites"..meaning that each of us just fend 4 ourselves ,maybe 'cause one of us isn't hungry @ the same time as our significant other,,or don't know what were in the mood 4,,so 2nite was 1 of those nites..I got myself some thin sliced focaccia that was laying around, & layered it w/ some fresh mozz ,then thin slicing pepperoni, Cooper sharp ,a couple slices of Roma tomato then some Danielle Prosciutto ..a dash of granulated garlic & dried oregano, then folded that bad boy together & grilled it in a cast iron pan real slow in some duck fat...Man,was that shit bangin!..well, just throwing shit 2gether as I go along got me in trouble...I saw the look in my baby's eye & even though she already ate a bowl of healthy banana nut granola cereal,,gave her half of my sandwich then went 2 make another 4 us 2 split..now, I presume ill b making them more often,,so much for " fend nites".!

That is a great story, love this.

Good man.

Wife’s birthday, she loves Villa Lombardi Veal Parm.

So that’s what she got, I did a papadelle pasta with braised beef.

happy birthday to your wife dues !!!!

Happy b-day 2 the Dues Wife!

Thanks Guys, she had a wonderful B-day

Sounds like you and your Wife had a great Anniversary Hood.
All the best.

Thank you too Meyer.

Happy anniversary you hoodlum you

My Grand daughter made a surprise appearance here tonight. When her mother had an urge to go to the track at Belmont Park with her boy friend.

So I got to see her here for a while.

Love going to Belmont.

We had a outback Burger tonight and some Wings

Wow... that's the 1rst time u spoke 2 me Foots....I love reading ur posts about the old days when life was normal..much obliged.

Monday nites din-din..Fresh Rosemary & garlic infused pork loin..over Porcini Risotto w/ spicy sautéed broccoli rabe & slow browned Irish Kerry butter & pan jus.

Woooh, that beat out my Meatloaf.

lunch delivery from Spomoni Gardens half a Sicilian with desert total 42 dollars tip 50 dollars. Worth it I am healing slowly.

Nice, enjoy..... is the roll & Roaster still over there in Sheepshead Bay?

Feel better Foots.

Im goin to get a Lobster Roll somewhere.

Taco’s

Smoked then grilled Asian style Skirt steak w/cumin butter basted grilled corn on the cob, cheesy Potatoes Dauphinouis & a side of baby tri color peppers and onions ragout ....wife asked 4 Smores (since the grill was still aglow) & received & relieved...I didn't partake in the dessert but everyone else (specially kids) loved the messy things...my dessert was a double of Cointreau....Memorial day in our large back yard & deck.

Went over to the neighbors and cooked burgers and dogs for the kids shish ka bobs for the ladies and steaks and baked potatoes for my neighbor and I.

Very neighborly of u..good man!

Outstanding.... Love grilled corn on cob, Skits steak great wen marinated or glazed.
Question.... What is the Dauphinois for the Potato? I will look it up, sounds great. U da Man.




Great crowd pleasing foods.

Nice .

Oh yes , that Potato dish is awesome.

Even though it's a true French dish, traditionally w/ no cheese, I added Asiago ,real Cheddar I got from an Amish farmer dude I know..(in the Reading Terminal Market ) & Locatelli...it makes 4 a more of a richer & luxurious texture & flavor..the hard part is peeling & paper thinning the potatos (via a Mandolin)...then layering them w/the butter & cheese, very time consuming.

Yes, I recall my Wife’s Sister doing those once and her using a special device to slice the potato.
Big job and procedures to get it good.

That cheese sounds really good. I love a lively sharp cheddar.

Before & After

Ahh..very nice Dues..looks sliced & nice w/ precision..very delish looking ..wish I could sample a taste ...looks like u r not a novice @ bbq..SLAINTE!!

hahah nice dues !!!

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Thanks Guys,,, thank you both... coming from you Hood , that is a huge Compliment.

Glad you got a kick outa that Meyer, when I was younger I never was interested in cooking since the ladies always did it but when you get older you figure out how to do it better than them. Look out for my chicken I BBQ’d today,....postin picks now.

The Ribs came out so good yesterday my Wife and friends rallied for my BBQ chicken today.

I did give in and smoked for another three hours today while playing horses, smoking cigars and drinking Beer.

Here is the before & after again.........