Protect the Flame: Daily Habits for a Meaningful Life
Your spirit needs care just like your body. Discover the daily habits that help protect your flame and bring more joy, peace, and meaning to everyday life.
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Rancho Gordo Borlotti Bean Risotto della Contadina (Farmer's Risotto)
Learn how to make creamy Rancho Gordo Borlotti Bean Risotto della Contadina with Arborio rice, pancetta, cabbage, saffron, and Parmesan.
Why I Bought FBTC Instead of Bitcoin or MicroStrategy
I bought the Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) at $52 per share. Here's why I chose a spot Bitcoin ETF over Bitcoin or MicroStrategy.
Burrata Sandwich with Marinated Cherry Tomatoes
Make this easy burrata sandwich with marinated cherry tomatoes, roasted red peppers, and crusty bread for a fresh, flavorful summer lunch.
Beans & Greens on Toast with Rancho Gordo Yellow Eye Beans & Escarole
Creamy Rancho Gordo Yellow Eye Beans simmered with escarole, soffritto, and poached cherry tomatoes, served over garlic-rubbed sourdough toast.
The $100,000 Club Log #1: What Our Catering Business Numbers Are Telling Us
We analyzed five years of catering data to understand declining deliveries, changing office trends, and why recurring accounts are key to rebuilding our path to $100,000 months.
Why Everyone Needs a North Star (More Than Goals)
Looking back at old journals, I discovered the difference between goals and a North Star—and how life can move in the right direction even when plans don't.
Making Room for the Future: Letting Go of the Past
Moving a catering business after 20 years forced me to sort through old manuals, drums, and memories. A reflection on letting go of the past and making room for the future.
The Good Chair: Sharing Music, Vinyl Records, and Memories With My Daughter
Every Saturday morning, my daughter and I sit in the "good chair" and listen to records. A reflection on vinyl, music appreciation, parenting, and how the albums we love become memories passed from one generation to the next.
Learning How to Carry Stress: Healthy Ways to Cope When Life Feels Overwhelming
A business owner reflects on stress, stoicism, and the healthy coping mechanisms that have helped him navigate fifteen years of entrepreneurship. From meditation and music to walks in the woods and time with family, these are the tools that make stress easier to carry when life feels overwhelming.
Rancho Gordo Golden Split Pea Soup with Ham Hock and Korean Sweet Potato
Make this Rancho Gordo split pea soup with ham hock, bacon, Korean sweet potatoes, and zucchini. A rich, golden comfort food recipe ready in about an hour.
Cedar Plank Salmon with Maple Mustard Glaze (15-Minute Recipe)
A simple cedar plank salmon recipe with maple syrup, horseradish mustard, charred lemon, and cedar smoke. Fifteen minutes on the grill delivers a restaurant-worthy dinner.
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