Category: Food

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 hand. There’s always something convenient […]

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.

My dad would make caramel corn at home when I was a kid. It was always made for special occasions like New Years Eve, Fall celebrations and various birthdays by request. Now, as an adult, I’ve wanted to do the same for years. Every year when fall hit I’d mention to my wife that “we […]

I attended my first Meetup for the Chicago Dads MeetUp group last month.The night started a bit slowly. I got to Haymarket Pub & Brewery early and wasn’t totally sure about meeting a whole new group of people. I honestly didn’t know what anyone looked like!

This past weekend was no different than most. I did the laundry, dishes, and gave the dog a bath. I put together something from IKEA that should have taken half the amount of time it would have if the instructions had words to go along with the pictures. Nothing incredible, but the every day can […]

We bottled the beer this week. It was a process I’ve never taken part in before, but really enjoyed. We cleaned bottled, sanitized oxygen sealing caps, filled the bottles, etc. If the taste tests are any indications, it’s going to be amazing! Its smooth, dark and has a light coffee flavor. Now we just wait for the […]

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.