Getting the Band Back Together: The Bountiful Pot

When you live in, or hail from, the Lowcountry of South Carolina, there are staples in your diet: seafood, corn, potatoes, even beef sausage. But all together? The amazing delicacy you see above is a result of hundreds of years of taste testing and perfection — literally. As is often the case, you have to … Continue reading Getting the Band Back Together: The Bountiful Pot

The First Time Ain’t The Greatest!

As I emerge from the Thanksgiving food coma…I reflect on the meals I have been invited to partake away from the friendly confines of home. The vast majority have been excellent. However, there have been some fails. I am reminded of the line from Prince’s “Raspberry Beret:”: “They say the first time ain’t the greatest….but … Continue reading The First Time Ain’t The Greatest!

A Taste of Spain in New Jersey

It’s been a long time since I’ve done one of these posts. We recently took some friends of my daughter-in-law out for a taste of the local area. What many people do not know about Newark, NJ is that there is a rather robust Portuguese community here. They celebrate it each year (although recent observances … Continue reading A Taste of Spain in New Jersey

There’s Pumpkin…Then There’s “Punk’in”

Right off the top...break's over! I'll admit it. I got a bit burned on the pandemic-related topics so I took a short (eight-month) hiatus. It's time to dust off the ol' keyboard. We'll still hit some of the seriousness because -- let's face it -- COVID times continue. There are other things to observe as … Continue reading There’s Pumpkin…Then There’s “Punk’in”

The Message in the Marketing

In the world of marketing...appearance is everything and perception can be reality. Case in point...this Peloton ad which has been the source of great controversy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pShKu2icEYw The ad has been criticized for showing the husband gifting his physically fit wife with a Peloton exercise bike. There was so much backlash toward what some considered the … Continue reading The Message in the Marketing

Excuse Me…Your Fireplace Smells Like Chicken!

I would have loved to be a fly on the wall at the marketing meeting that hatched this idea. Recently I saw this item and literally did a double take. Imagine a log you will throw in your fireplace that -- as it burns -- releases the scent of the Colonel's 11 herbs and spices. … Continue reading Excuse Me…Your Fireplace Smells Like Chicken!