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When I was younger I remember getting the day off from school for Casmir Pulaski day. He seemed like a pretty cool dude, though I never really delved into why we got a day off in his honor. That's besides the point on this post... Let's make a Pulaski! You will need: 2 ounces Bourbon 1 ounce Maraschino liqueur 1/4 ounce sweet vermouth 1/2 ounce Amaro Ok, so: Pour everything into the bottom of a Boston shaker. Add a bit of ice and stir. Don't shake it, you'll bruise the flavor profile of the ingredients. Strain it into a short glass or a martini glass. Serve cold. Again: (Disclaimer: drink responsibly. remember to hydrate when outdoors in the heat for extended periods of time. please don't drink and drive)

It's summer, it's warm, it's awesome. So how about a drink? C'mon, I know you want one... What if I told you it had watermelon and tequila? There's that smile! Watermelon Margaritas Stuff you're gonna need, per drink: 1-1/2 oz. Patron Silver tequila 1 oz. freshly squeezed lime juice 1 oz. orange juice 1 tbs. agave nectar 5 cubes of watermelon, 1/2 inch 1 small watermelon wedge Ok, so: In a cocktail shaker, muddle the watermelon with the agave nectar. Add ice, Padron, lime juice and orange juice to the shaker. Shake for about 15 seconds. Strain in to a short glass over ice. Top with the watermelon wedge. Well that was easy... (Disclaimer: drink responsibly. remember to hydrate when outdoors in the heat for extended periods of time. please don't drink and drive)

Ok, people talk about style and fashion all the time. Men who adhere to even the slightest code of appearance may sometimes be questioned of the status of their sexuality. That’s a load of crap. I’m not one that parades in the finest of something or really even puts too much into my “style”, or whatever it is that you wish to call it. However, there are a few things I think every man should at least know. Wether to adhere to these little nuggets or not to adhere to them is entirely up to the man. My father once told me style is dynamic, much like people, so find what works. Ok, so on to these little nuggets of happiness: -Suits will always be cooler than sport jackets. -If you don’t own a suit, buy one. Navy, black, or dark gray, as a solid color. -If your suit isn’t comfortable, you will suffer. Purchase accordingly. -Find a good tailor. Just trust me on this one. -Own at least three ties. If they are three whimsical ties, buy three that aren’t. -Throw away your seersucker suit, Matlo...

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Ok, so you likely don't know what I do for a living. To be honest, I often have trouble truly explaining it. My friend John calls me a "time-traveling venture capitalist". It could be true, right? At least it sounds fun. But really, for the most part, I cook. Better yet, I design things for people to cook. Not always, but it's part of my "job". So here's a really easy steak recipe for you, from me, with love, and a high five. Sherry Steak * Nonstick spray coating * 2 beef tenderloin steaks cut 1/2 inch thick and trimmed of fat * 2 tablespoons dry sherry * 1/8 teaspoon salt * 1/8 teaspoon cracked pepper * 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon crushed * Fresh chives or parsley sprigs Ok, so: Spray a cold 8-inch skillet with nonstick spray coating then heat skillet over medium high heat. Add steaks and cook for 3 minutes on each side then transfer steak to a serving platter. Carefully add sherry to the skillet then add salt, pepper and tar...

Ladies and gentlemen, I love to eat. It's a lot of fun. However, it saddens me when the Summer season brings about a crappy burger. Hamburger recipes are immense in number, and that's totally ok with me. But, please don't try and experiment if you don't know some basics. I don't claim to be the world's best hamburger grill-master extraordinaire, but allow me to give you a simple, easy burger recipe. What you’ll need: 1 lb. of lean ground beef 2 tablespoons of melted, unsalted butter 1/2 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon of seasoning salt Ok, so: In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients except for the salt. After the butter and Worcestershire sauce have been well incorporated into the meat, roll the beef into small balls. The size of the ball can vary dependent on how large you would like your burgers to be. Using a cleaned mayonnaise jar lid, sprayed with cooking spray, press the balls into patties. Use the inside of the jar lid, pressing do...