A Rustic Riff on Scampi Shrimp, White Beans & Ditalini
A rustic twist on shrimp scampi—creamy alubia blanca beans and ditalini take the place of plain pasta, creating a silky base for buttery shrimp, bright tomatoes, and a little Serrano heat.
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Café-Style White Bean & Tuna Toasts
A cozy café moment at home: creamy alubia blanca beans, rich jarred tuna, and a touch of Serrano heat piled onto buttered English muffins. Light, rustic, and just right for a workday lunch.
Alubia Blanca Pasta e Fagioli (Italian-American Remix)
Pasta e Fagioli, but make it Italian-American. Pancetta for depth, bacon for smoke, and sweet little alubia blancas that even my bean-skeptic wife loves. Creamy, hearty, and just a touch rebellious.
⚾ Cliff’s Notes: Baseball IQ for Kids & Teens (Baserunning Edition)
We’ve been building a running set of “Cliff’s Notes” for our team from Baseball IQ for Kids & Teens. This edition covers baserunning — the golden rules, smart decisions, and review questions every young ballplayer should know.
The Gross, Glorious, Totally Worth-It Guide to Surviving DMV Allergies
We moved to the DMV thinking we were immune to allergies. Four years later, we were congested, cranky, and armed with a four-step plan to stop sinus infections in their tracks.
Lou’s Sweet-Heat Meatloaf with Buttermilk Panade and Tangy Glaze
Moist, tender, and packed with flavor — this sweet-heat meatloaf uses a buttermilk panade for incredible texture and a tangy glaze for the perfect finish.
Chickpea & Farro Italian Wedding Soup Remix
Mini meatballs, creamy Rancho Gordo chickpeas, farro, and escarole in a rustic twist on Italian wedding soup—with a splash of balsamic to brighten each bite.
Creating Space For Fulfillment
Meditation teaches us to pause before reacting. What if we widened that pause to life itself? In a culture obsessed with busy, creating space might be the most radical path to fulfillment.
Why I Added to My CROX Position
Crocs stock fell 27% on earnings, but I added to my CROX position. Here’s why I believe in dollar-cost averaging, brand strength, and long-term durability despite short-term uncertainty.
Hearty Chickpea & Farro Soup | Rustic Italian Comfort in a Bowl
Simple ingredients, slow simmer, big comfort. This hearty chickpea and farro soup is Italian-inspired warmth in a bowl.
Seek Out the People (and Places) That Inspire You
Inspiration isn’t passive. You have to put yourself in the places where it lives—whether that’s a gym, a baseball field, the woods, or a gallery. And when you do, it changes you.
Life Feels Better with Music On
A quiet afternoon, a favorite song, and a few old photos reminded me how much better life feels with music playing in the background.
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