Colt AR-15 Sporter Lightweight rifle. This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic license. A GREAT WEEK FOR THE SECOND AMENDMENT IN THE UNLIKELIEST OF PLACES THANKS TO THE CLARITY AND FORCE OF BRUEN AND HELLER OVERVIEW & INTRODUCTION In N.Y. State Rifle and Pistol Ass’n v. Bruen, 597 U.S.…
JTF Guantanamo photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Billings MILITARY COMMISSIONS AND GUANTANAMO ARE IN THE NEWS IN THIS POLITICAL SEASON, AND IT IS INDEED POLITICS THAT HAS DEPRIVED THE COLLECTIVE AMERICAN PUBLIC OF BOTH JUSTICE AND CLOSURE FOR BOTH 9/11, THE USS COLE ATTACK, AND OTHER ACTS OF WAR. OVERVIEW &…
August 2nd, 2024 Linguine alle Vongole – Linguini with White Clam Sauce This dish, though a southern Italian favorite, has become so popular in the US that it is rarely left off of a menu regardless of the restaurant. It celebrates the freshness of the sea when you use locally sourced clams available in most…
July 26th, 2024 Goodfellas Sausage and Peppers The scene with Paul Cicero (Paul Sorvino) and his crew enjoying this old country classic outside is a slice of my past, minus the Mob. Summer nights had as much of this on the barbecue or the stove as the venerable hamburger and hot dog. The sausage can…
July 12th, 2024 Spaghetti di Tornola This recipe celebrates not only our abundant seafood here in Hampton Roads but also my native Calabria in Southern Italy, where my ancestors hail from, and to where I will someday return to live and die in the backyard like Michael Corleone—could be worse. I give tribute to one…
June 14th, 2024 Roasted Smoked Paprika Potatoes Ingredients: Extra virgin olive oil 1 pound yukon gold potatoes cut into even sized chunks Garlic cloves ½ tablespoon smoke paprika Salt and pepper Parsley Preparation: Cut your potatoes into even sized chunks and add to lightly salted, boiling water. Parboiling the potatoes will give them a nice…
June 14th, 2024 Antipasto Platter This is Italian freestyle and involves a festive platter, traditional ingredients, and your imagination. These items are spread on one or two platters and served with a basket of fresh bread. Recommended components of the best Father’s Day antipasto—use the best that you can find: Salume such as sopressata, pepperoni,…
June 14th, 2024 Arugula Salad with Hazelnut Brittle Ingredients: 1 bag arugula Shaved parm or pecorino (however much you like) Even goat cheese would be good with this. Hazelnut brittle (recipe below) The Best Vinaigrette (recipe below) Hazelnut Brittle Ingredients: This will make more than you need for the salad, but store it in an…
June 7th, 2024 Spring Risotto & Chicken Broth Homemade broth is something I always have in the freezer and make it in big batches. It’s the basis of so many recipes and using something homemade always has the most flavor. There are a ton of recipes out there on how to make broth, but this…
May 24th, 2024 Orecchiette con Cima di Rapa Calabrians like simple food and frequently combine vegetables with pasta and cheese . This pasta is “little ears” and is found in our local stores. Use broccoli rabe, kale, broccolini, or any green you like. My daughter made this in Siderno this week. Ingredients: Large bunch of…