Wanderings

For the Love of American Music

For the Love of American Music is a new podcast hosted by Jenna Martinez. You may remember Jenna from a previous interview I had with her for JP. The premise of her show is to talk with other creative people who are passionate about American…

Beer Can Chicken

Beer Can Chicken

Beer can chicken is the coolest thing I’ve cooked in a long time. It is a simple recipe and a set and forget it cooking method. Basically, get a whole chicken, a drink of your choice, use indirect heat, and Voila! You have a delicious…

Life is a Tire Swing

Life is a Tire Swing

Good afternoon! I am so happy to announce that JP is back full time! I have made some behind-the-scenes changes and now have a manager to manage the site when I am wandering around. JP is going through some positive changes and I will add…

Wandering South

Wandering South

Hello, friends and neighbors. I have been absent for a while, and I apologize. I make no excuses, but I have been through some dramatic life changes. The most pressing issue has been a medical one. So, I do what I do best, wander. I…

The Sea Cook Photo Shoot 2

The Sea Cook Photo Shoot 2

  The second photo shoot for The Sea Cook went comically well. For the shoot, I made caramel flan, mushrooms in red wine reduction sauce, molasses cookies, and a London Broil with mashed cauliflower. Remember, the recipes I am developing do not mix well together,…

Wandering Again…

Wandering Again…

Hey, it’s me again. I went wandering again on Friday night down in Atlantic Beach and man, what a time we had. Before I get into that, I feel I should clarify a few things. I’ve been very busy these past few weeks with work…

Atlantic Beach Artwalk

Atlantic Beach Artwalk

  It has been a tough week for me personally. So when my mother invited me to go to the Atlantic Beach art walk, I jumped at the chance to go to the unique town center, right on the beach. The town center comprises boutiques,…

Style

Style:   What is the key difference between two cooks or two recipes? Style. A cook’s style is his or her artistic expression. The life of a professional cook or chef is not an easy one. The hours are long; the pay is often low,…

Christmas at the beach

The other night I wandered down to Atlantic Beach, Fl. The area around the amphitheater was decorated to the hilt for Christmas, called Deck the Chairs.. There were several prominent pieces, all donated by local businesses. Christmas music was playing through speakers strung across the…