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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Orzo with Rancho Gordo Puglia Lentils and Calabrian Chilies
An Italian comfort dish with Rancho Gordo lentils, orzo, Calabrian chili paste, and a splash of balsamic. Simple ingredients, deep flavor, and a kid-approved favorite.
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