My son was helping me unpack some boxes last week as we continue to move into the new place. He found the "Dad's Book of Awesome Recipes" by Mike Adamick and hasn't put it down. What caught his eye? The rainbow pancakes are featured on the front cover.
My dad would make caramel corn at home when I was a kid. It was always made for special occasions...
I’m having a Dad-chelor party next month. The idea is similar to a bachelor party. Starting fatherhood is a big step so I wanted to get a group of guys who are important in my life right now together to celebrate the end of childlessness....
Stemilt Fruit sent us a box of Gala apples from Washington State earlier this week. These mellow-sweet apples were...
I love mushrooms. They are one of only a few foods that I love having with almost everything. Mushrooms can...
Life is busy. There are many days I come home and just don’t have time to spend cooking. There are other things around the house to take care of that are more important than spending hours in the kitchen. That’s where I let the grocer’s freezer section give me a...
If you know anything about me you'll know that I'm a father, a tech geek, and a beer nerd. Breweries are great to visit, but are not a necessity to celebrate. Grocery stores, liquor stores, beer festivals, restaurants, bars, and even personal collections can keep beers in your hands.
You know why I love pizza so much? There are a million kinds to choose from. The differences in brands, styles, toppings, and ingredients is nearly endless. And I, just like everyone else, have my favorites. Let's break it down.
I’ve only just gotten into drinking beer in the last year or two. One big reason is that the only beers I had only had crap beers until recently. My first beer was a can of Coors, purchased by a friend. It was 2008 and I’d never had a beer...
I love this quick and easy to make chocolate eclair cake recipe. Its a favorite of my wife’s family. My mother-in-law taught me how to make it and now I’m sharing it with you! Its perfect for any family get together and something your kids can help with preparing too! Ingredients:...
One of the fun things we got to do this past summer was test out a couple of recipes from...
I swore it would never happen. I didn't have a clue. The rules I had set up for myself in my pre-child world didn't stand a chance once I became a dad. Here are six ways I've changed my standards since becoming one.
Who wants to eat something basic for Mother's Day? No one! That's why I was so happy to find out about Olive Garden’s Ready-to-Bake Bundle. They prep an amazing meal and I just heat it up!
We have yet another family favorite recipe for the winter. This time in the way of a quick to prep...
I attended my first Meetup for the Chicago Dads MeetUp group last month.The night started a bit slowly. I got to...
The NCAA March Madness month is now in full swing. Every year I mean to pick out brackets and every year I forget to do it until AFTER the games actually start. This year was no exception. I pick teams, but it’s not for an office pool. It’s just to...
I was at the grocery a few weeks ago and wanted to try something new. I couldn't find a recipe that inspired me so I made one up. This stuffed pepper recipe is one that both my wife and I love.
We spent Thanksgiving Day up in Wisconsin with family on the lake. The day involved playing football, beer sampling, lots...