As much as I don’t care for the Yankees, this is a touching moment in baseball. If you don’t well up just a little bit, you either don’t give a damn about baseball, or you don’t have a pulse.

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Happy Taco Tuesday! I’m really wishin’ I was fishin’. I’m gonna take a long vacation sooner than later and I want to get in a lot of fishin’. Any ideas on where to go? In the meantime, let’s make tacos.

Beer Battered fish Tacos with Quick Pickled Onions and Cucumber and Chipotle CremaVegetable oil, for frying2 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons ground cumin3 teaspoons cayenne pepper3 teaspoons garlic saltA few dashes of Tapatia hot sauce12 ounces beer. I use Modelo for this recipe.3 (8-ounce) tilapia or cod fillets, cut into chunks8 (8-inch) flour and/or corn tortillas,…

You can thank me in the morning.

French Dip SquaresCooking spray2 (8-oz.) tubes refrigerated crescent rolls4 tbsp. butter, divided2 medium onions, thinly sliced4 sprigs fresh thyme, dividedKosher saltFreshly ground black pepper1/4 c. whole-grain mustard1/2 lb. deli roast beef, patted dry9 slices provolone1 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley1 clove garlic, minced1 c. low-sodium beef broth1 tbsp. Worcestershire saucePreheat oven to 350° and grease a…

Ask Alexa to play Sinatra and get busy in the kitchen!

Linguine with Seafood1 lb. linguine4 cloves garlic, chopped1 red onion, coppedWhite wineOlive oilUnsalted butter½ pound medium shrimp½ pound scallops1 pound musselsKosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to tasteFlat leaf parsley, choppedPinch of red pepper flakesBring a pot of heavily salted water to boil, cook the linguine till al dente.Meanwhile in a skillet, sauté garlic, onion…

Who doesn’t like Hamburger Helper once in a while? My mom used to make this dish when I was a kid. Little did I know, It would become a very popular, boxed, just add milk and water meal. I gotta say though, this is much better than the box.

Creamy Beef & Shells8 ounces medium pasta shells1 tablespoon olive oil1 pound ground beef1/2 medium sweet onion, diced2 cloves garlic, minced1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 cups beef stock1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce3/4 cup heavy creamKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste6 ounces shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese, about 1 1/2 cupsIn…

Happy Taco Tuesday! Please teach your children though, it’s OK to have tacos any damn day of the week. Let’s not pigeonhole them any more than they are. This recipe was sent to me from one of my listeners of my little radio show. Her name is Rebecca.

Mexican Street Tacos2 tablespoons soy sauceLime juice squeezed from one lime2 tablespoons canola oil, divided3 cloves garlic, minced2 teaspoons chili powder1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon dried oregano1 1/2 pounds skirt steak or tri-tip, cut into 1/2-inch cubes12 street taco tortillas, warmedYellow onion, dicedCilantro, rough choppedLime wedges, for squeezingIn a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, lime…

All 18 California national forests, including Shasta-Trinity, close due to wildfire threat

Michele ChandlerRedding Record Searchlight Ten more National Forests in California will temporarily close starting at 5 p.m. today due to “unprecedented and historic fire conditions throughout the state,” the USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region announced on Wednesday.Those forests include:Shasta-Trinity National ForestEldorado National ForestKlamath National ForestLassen National ForestMendocino National ForestModoc National ForestSix Rivers National ForestPlumas National…

I saw the movie, “American Hustle” the other day. One of the scenes featured the cast in a restaurant enjoying one of my favorites. By the way…Amy Adams has a dirty little mouth! Cin Cin!

Chicken Picatta2 boneless, skinless chicken breastsKosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to tasteFlour, for dredgingOlive oilDry white wine2 tablespoons unsalted butter2 cloves garlic, chopped2 tablespoons caperFresh lemon juice from 1 lemon1 ½ cups chicken stock⅓ cup heavy cream2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, choppedAngel hair pasta, cooked, for servingCut each breast in half lengthwise so you…