@hakman70.bsky.social
Just a husband, father and U.S. Navy veteran in wine country trying to navigate through life...
Technically it took place on the night of the 5th (but the 6th over here). We got word when we were in Disneyland. That juxtaposition still blows my mind. Add to it that Lou was on my ship before he went to BUD/S, then made it all the way to 6 where he became good friends with my brother ⚓️💔
Of course I took 2 quarts over to our Coastie officer friend & neighbor for him and his family! He has gotten wise that if he doesn’t get his fair share right away, his teenage son devours the rest of whatever I give to them 😂
@hakman70.bsky.social · 17h agoPasta with vodka sauce tonight. Everyone loved it. Great birthday dinner for our daughter ❤️
2 years ago today during our drive from VA to CA, we stopped for a few hours in Nashville to connect with a Navy brother I hadn’t seen in 30 years. He insisted on taking us to Hattie B’s and treating us to just about everything they make (lots not pictured). Phenomenal grub!
Pasta with vodka sauce tonight. Everyone loved it. Great birthday dinner for our daughter ❤️
FB food memories: Messing around with our Ooni & some homemade dough. Wing sauce that the wings were braised in last night, plus the leftover wing meat, spicy soppressata, jalapeños, queso fresco, jack cheese and red onions. Nice kick to it!
FB food memories: Chicken tacos with avocado & salsa made by the back kitchen guys, along with pink beans with a bit of onions & cilantro. I sure miss those lunches.
Today was my wife’s last day in mammography, ever! She’s quite happy to not have to squeeze the boobies anymore!
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Totally subjective. You might like to reheat your pizza a different way. And I’ll never be that social media asshole to say you’re doing it wrong. I’ll just say that in a pan on low is my favorite way. Crispy crust and the cheese re-melts perfectly.
FB food memories: Dinner! Toast, avocado, Louisiana hot links, sunnyside up egg (w/@KindersFlavors Red Garlic seasoning blend), onions, cilantro & fresh thin sliced jalapeño.
Our daughter’s birthday is coming up. I asked her what she wants me to cook (besides lamb & rice dolmas a few days after). She said pasta alla vodka, Caesar salad & our favorite local sourdough. Easy enough. This was the last time I made this for her.
Homemade pickles, homemade pickled red onion and homemade pico de gallo. No, I didn’t make the spicy brown mustard.
@hakman70.bsky.social · 3d agoSpent all freaking day applying grout to ALL the back splash. I never want to do that again. Now it’s time for some beer & bratwurst
Spent all freaking day applying grout to ALL the back splash. I never want to do that again. Now it’s time for some beer & bratwurst
FB food memories: 1 year ago today. Wings marinated in seasoned buttermilk overnight, then on the grill over mesquite, then into a pan with sauce & offset heat to finish.
4 years ago today. My daughter took this while she was leaving the park. Even as a lifelong Giants fan (and Dodger hater), I still consider Vin to be the greatest broadcaster of all time.
FB food memories: An actual smash burger. The kind that has to be smashed in order to eat.
Pizza time! Ever since I was a kid this place has been the spot in town. Old school place with an arcade in back, multiple beers on tap.
There’s a Mexican market & taqueria about 20 minutes north of us that has hosted a free breakfast for veterans & their families every single Saturday (even during some of our large fires) for over 16 years now. This market does so much to give back to the community.
21 years ago my friend Will died. 10 years ago we stayed with his parents for a week in Orlando. She cooked every day. Being Puerto Rican she showed me a few cooking tips, and introduced me to pigeon peas. This memory popped up from a year ago just after her passing ❤️
FB food memories: pulled pork tacos. If our kitchen wasn’t dismantled I’d make these again today. But I’ll settle for some local pizza!
Our last road trip we stayed over in SLC. The next day while driving by the flats we wondered what is going on way out there, so we drove out. Several thousand people there for a huge international amateur rocket competition. We stayed out there for hours. Amazing stuff.
I made a new batch of pickles (they’re in there, trust me). I ran out of white vinegar so I used apple cider vinegar instead. Added red onion and more garlic cloves.
Doubled in size, containment still at 20%. We were going to meet friends at a brewery later on today to enjoy some cold beers outside. I think that’s been scrapped. The smoke is shitty.
@hakman70.bsky.social · 6d agoSmoky sunset
