I woke up this morning to the announcement that one of my best friends and his wife just had their new baby, so this Tuesday morning is definitely starting off on the right foot. I am so happy for them and their new 7 lb., 9 oz. bouncing baby girl!! Congratulations! And with me being…
Game Day Recipes
The game is on, the snacks should be great. Whether you're hosting a crowd or it's just you and a friend on the couch, these recipes deliver — wings, dips, finger food, and everything else that makes watching more fun.
4th of July Fruit Skewers
Happy 4th of July! Here in America, we are truly blessed to have so many things to be thankful for this Independence Day. With all the fun celebrations comes great food and a need to figure out what to bring to the BBQ. These 4th of July Fruit Skewers are a great addition to any…
Fried Pickles
Everything in life should be as good as Fried Pickles. Perfectly crispy. Perfectly crunchy. A little bit tart and a little bit sweet. Fried Pickles have it all…guaranteed to change the way you think of the dill pickle. Everything in life should be as good as Fried Pickles. Perfectly crispy. Perfectly crunchy. A little…
Buffalo Chicken Wings
I am the luckiest uncle in the World because I have the coolest niece and nephew in the World. Now, I don’t want to make this a competition, but they are the coolest. 😉 Every time I head to Atlanta, I get to hang out with them and that makes this Uncle Bear (as I’m…
Candied Pecans
When I say Candied Pecans, the first thing that pops into my mind is “THEY’RE SO ADDICTIVE!” I promise myself that I’ll only have one or two…or maybe three. Another three won’t hurt. OK, one more…but that’s it. You get the gist. These things are so tasty and good that sometimes it’s hard to control…
Dad’s Award Winning Chili
It’s a little overcast here in LA as I write this and, well, it gives me hope that Fall is in the air. It officially starts this Friday…and it is hands-down my most favorite season of the year. There is something about the cool, crisp air that just elicits great memories for me. Plus, with…
4 Seasons Vegetable Dip
Nothing brings on a snoozefest quite like a vegetable tray…and with Memorial Day coming up, this is a holiday that deserves much, much better! Don’t get me wrong, I love vegetables, but when perusing the buffet table at a party, I will ALWAYS pass on those completely uninspired, individually compartmented trays of the good stuff. …






