LIFE NTERTWINED

I have to eat, right? Yesterday, I chose to eat at a wonderful Japanese restaurant over eating at a pizzeria or one of the most popular fast food chains. We know the ones in which I speak. I just simply was not into a fast chow-down last night. I wanted an establishment that was going to wow the socks off my eyes; some dim lighting with the appearance or the illusion of a fine dining atmosphere. Okay (smile), it was a Japanese/Chinese establishment and it was not illusion; I was seated at a C- shaped dining table with a glossy red wood grain. The table was adorned with  nice champagne glasses and silver place mats, really simple but elegant. This restaurant was called Jacky's Galaxy and Sushi Bar . In an earlier time, I would never have considered a ChinJap restaurant a luxurious venture. However, with it's newly designed location in North Providence, RI, it gives a foodie like me a run for my my money. Times are changing. While munching on my dinner, I couldn't help bu...

     I needed to make something that didn't take a long time. My taste buds called for rice and chicken, but I wanted to to do something a little different. Hey, tacos seemed like a great idea. The typical taco in my memory consist of hamburger and crushed tomatoes, lettuce, cream cheese, etc. I'm not much of a cream cheese person and neither are my boys. So, I thought, let's put together something simple that the little ones wouldn't pick apart. Chicken and Rice Tacos .   Here's what you will need to yield 10-12 tacos: 1 tablespoon Oil 1/2 cup diced onions 1/2 green peppers Garlic Salt - as needed Garlic Power - as  needed Your choice of seasoning - as needed Poultry Seasoning - as needed 2 tablespoon Italian Dressing 1 Pack of Yellow Mexican Rice (or Mexican rice of your choice) 1 box of tacos  1 lb Boneless Chicken Strips Reserve at least three burners stove top. In a skillet on the first burner, you will put the diced onions and pepper...

There's nothing like a bowl of Wonton Soup. It is a perfect appetizer or just a meal if you can't hold a large meal. Ken Wok is located in North Providence, RI. The food is excellent there. I don't eat Chinese food often but when I do, this is the place over all others that I have been to so far.

Try this recipe that I threw together and the flavors totally surprised my palette. It was soooo good that I ate it before taking a snapshot. I'm sure this mix of foods have been put together for ages.....just not anywhere in kitchens of my life. I'm no reknowned chef but my discoveries can help some other newbie. My basic ingredients: 4-5 Potatoes (depending on # servings you want) 1 Onion (1/3 of it diced or sliced julienne style) 1/2 cup of Kielbasa 1 pinch of salt (optional)                Or 1 pinch of garlic salt or garlic powder                Or Heck, use whatever seasonings you like. I achieved satisfaction by doing a pinch of both. Yes, I know that salt is not your friend so be aware when you choose your flavors. As for myself, I tend to stay away from it. This dish is totalled distracting. To prepare: Cut potatoes into small c...

It's a snowy Tuesday morning in January. I stopped by my homespace, Mikki's, house. I was anxiously anticipating my ceremonial breakfast. It has been a wonderful tradition for several years. Hey, my motto....why make breakfast yourself when someone else can make it. I'm just kidding. I'm being a wiseguy. Oh, and if you have a kindle fire, place that on the table to listen to some sweet jazz, like Brian Culbertson. Wow!