Travel to Roma

Last November, Duane and I spread our wings across the city of Roma! A stupendous trip. We absorbed all things Roman — from ancient city ruins to current yummy cuisine…steeped in history with a vibrancy that only Rome can do.

Let’s go back! Or have a short trip of your own in this video we put together. Photos and videos are all ours — even the soundtrack music. Duane (Spencer) wrote every track…there are times you’ll think it’s music from ancient times, and then total Mediterranean jet-set vibes.

Duane Spencer at Audiosparx

Duette

Let me know what you think — as you sink into Roma.

Not Ur Grandma’s Beef Stew

beef stew

beef stew

Yes, I confess. I’m an Italian food junkie. But sometimes my American side kicks in. Pancakes, hot dogs, hamburgers, mashed potatoes, grilled cheese sandwich, BLT, (endless list). The other day I was hankering for beef stew. It’s fun to gather ingredients and just dive in (following simple braising methods) and put together a yummy stew. I served it over rice. Duane and I demolished it.

Because I created it on the spot (but with the usual characters cooking in the pan), and since Duane wrote this cool music to accompany the process, I call it: Not Ur Grandma’s Beef Stew.

This under 1-minute video tells all. 🙂