Family

Anthony Manuel Ramos

Nov 2, 20232 min read

Cooking with Cocktails

Recently, I had the pleasure of hosting a “Cooking with Cocktails” dinner party for our cousin Kristen to celebrate her birthday with...

Anthony Manuel Ramos

Jul 15, 20212 min read

Reflections on the Lake

The July 4th holiday was a whirlwind of family, fun, food, some frivolity and most importantly, we planned a very special day to...

Anthony Manuel Ramos

Jun 23, 20214 min read

Nesting

It has been a week – officially – that we’ve moved into our new home. Last week, we had a whirlwind of activity as final finishes were...

Anthony Manuel Ramos

Apr 22, 20213 min read

The Unexpected Grandparent

Just a little over a week ago, our daughter gave birth to our second grandchild – a baby girl! Our 17-month-old grandson is now a big...

Anthony Manuel Ramos

Jan 27, 20213 min read

Salt, Acid, Fat & Smoke

The history of food preservation is fascinating; for centuries people have salted, pickled, smoked, and dried their food to make it last...

Anthony Manuel Ramos

Jan 5, 20213 min read

My Chef Alter Ego - Part I

When I was in high school, a field trip to the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) located upstate New York made an indelible impression...

Anthony Manuel Ramos

Jan 1, 20211 min read

Glancing Back & Moving Forward

While this past year certainly provided challenges for many of our friends and families, we know everyone is looking forward to the new...