Look

Look

Because
food, bikes,
and cars can
all be a feast
for the eyes

As I've been a total #BMW #E30 fan with my own 325

As I've been a total #BMW #E30 fan with my own 325iC convertible "Simply Red," it was especially exciting to see @rhody_e30 take 3rd place in the 30 under 30 category at last month's @audrainconcours #concoursdelegance. Nice work, my man. Seriously - it's really as good as it looks -- a super really clean car and clearly it's a whole lotta love right there.

Met Bradley Price of @autodromo last month at the

Met Bradley Price of @autodromo last month at the Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week down in Newport, RI. Bradley makes amazing custom watches and driving gear the automotive scene. Not only is Bradley a great guy who lives near where I grew up, but he's really talented as all hell. I'll have to start saving up for the watch in the second photo -- as again -- I'm all about the #foodbiker color scheme! #acmw2021

Had a blast last month at the @audrainconcours #c

Had a blast last month at the @audrainconcours #concoursdelegance, run by the @audrainautomuseum down in Newport, RI! Check out this amazing #Panterra owned by Carlos Melo. Just beautiful, and obviously I'm very partial to the #foodbiker color scheme. #acmw2021

Waiting for wheel rim repair number 2 after a poth

Waiting for wheel rim repair number 2 after a pothole bent both the front and rear. @swissbakers making the waiting easier with ham and cheese #croissants - simply incredible. #carlife #eatitlikeyoustoleit #driveitlikeyoustoleit #foodspo #foodporn

Perfect pork #paillard to continue Food Biker #fla

Perfect pork #paillard to continue Food Biker #flatland week. This is some pork loin that’s been flattened and tenderized, and is yet strong enough to quickly grill. Most of the stuff I’ve shown you this week is cooked in the pan - as it’s so thin that it cooks in about 1 or 2 minutes per side, so this is the exception. Serve this on top of a salad and you’ve got a great light lunch or dinner. #cheflife #eatitlikeyoustoleit

More Food Biker flatland fun! Bistec de Palomilla

More Food Biker flatland fun! Bistec de Palomilla is a thin beef #Cuban delight, and takes advantage of a quick marinade and 1-2 minutes per side in a hot pan. Follow that up with some pan fried onions, black beans, rice, and an ice cold beer, it’s #tropical food for a tropical night.

Well, Food Biker #flatland week continues here not

Well, Food Biker #flatland week continues here not with #CFS (aka, #chickenfriedsteak ) but with its cousin, #chickenfriedchicken. It’s not quite the same as traditional #friedchicken — but it’s close. FYI, the previous CFS post was finished in cracker crumbs, and this CFC was finished in flour. Note that this white gravy is a thinner consistency than in the last post, which is closer to what you really want to shoot for. (If you make too much roux, just reserve it!)

Doesn’t really matter that it was almost 90ºF h

Doesn’t really matter that it was almost 90ºF here in MA today. People make #chickenfriedsteak #CFS all the time down in #Texas and throughout the West where it gets a lot hotter.

Nothing clears your mind better than going for a r

Nothing clears your mind better than going for a ride and walking on the beach. BTW - Heed these signs! They’re there for a reason. #RevereBeach #Vespa #ET2 #urbanbeach #scooters

Wonderful plate of Q at @smokeysweetbbq —- The B

Wonderful plate of Q at @smokeysweetbbq —- The Barnyard plate… a little of everything. Really nice smoke on the ribs. Loved the take on the macaroni salad (a little tuna in there) and the cornbread - which was a little bit like the corn pancakes I grew up with. Thanks for a great meal and looking forward to coming back. #BBQ #greateats #cornbread #eatitlikeyoustoleit #rideitlikeyoustoleit

Kicked off a 166 mile NY/MA ride yesterday at @smo

Kicked off a 166 mile NY/MA ride yesterday at @smokeysweetbbq for some wonderful Q! Wait until you see the plate I ordered… #BBQ #greateats #cornbread #eatitlikeyoustoleit #rideitlikeyoustoleit

A brilliant and kind childhood friend of mine woul

A brilliant and kind childhood friend of mine would have turned 50 today, and constant childhood pressures on him to achieve may have been to blame. Step back and let kids bloom.

Eggs are versatile, but an #egg carton is too. Top

Eggs are versatile, but an #egg carton is too. Top #wrenching tip — number each spot and put your parts in each as you work on a project. I keep a pad handy and write down what they are, quantity, and move on to the next part. Photos as you go help too. Saves you time and no lost parts!!! #rideitlikeyoustoleit #driveitlikeyoustoleit #eatitlikeyoumeanit

Also... Awesome #maplesyrup from @guidosfreshmarke

Also... Awesome #maplesyrup from @guidosfreshmarketplace... multiple flocks of geese honking and heading north... hardware store run for nut/bolts for the bike... first spring peeper sounds... first mosquito in the garage... first dead mosquito if the season. #springisfinallyhere #thingsarelookingup

Ellabelle inspected at @treysonracin ... perfectly

Ellabelle inspected at @treysonracin ... perfectly cut meats and fresh produce at @guidosfreshmarketplace ... and a stellar short ride in the 74F afternoon sunshine. And people are getting vaccinated. #thingsarelookingup #eatitlikeyoumeanit #rideitlikeyoustoleit

Things that you find after removing four quirky E1

Things that you find after removing four quirky E12 (E-Torx) bolts and finally removing your driver’s seat: A quarter and the following crumpled note apparently left for the car’s very original owner. Thankfully no ancient #frenchfries found. #dontbeajerk #driveitlikeyoustoleit #wrenching

Mission accomplished on the #MINI, but unfortunate

Mission accomplished on the #MINI, but unfortunately it didn't solve the "limp mode" problem. Eventually changing out the blow-off valve did. Threading this single breather hose (the one to the right) was a huge mess of a job but it likely needed to be done anyway as the plastic gets really brittle over time and was clearly the case when I removed the original. #wrenching #underthehood #driveitlikeyoustoleit #clubman

You see this? This means STOP. DO NOT PASS GO. You

You see this? This means STOP. DO NOT PASS GO. You've got a bubble in your tire, which could blow out at any time as the sidewall has busted internally. Go get this fixed immediately. And if your tires are over 10 years old, time to recycle them - even if they look great and there's plenty of tread. Tires are more complicated than they look and they can be falling apart internally. #driveitlikeyoustoleit #987 #Porsche #Michelin

I absolutely love a simple roasted sausage recipe

I absolutely love a simple roasted sausage recipe by @jamieoliver - it's insanely good. The key point is letting your oven do the work by caramelizing a bunch of cherry tomatoes and garlic - making a ridiculously rich and garlic-y sauce that you dip fresh bread into. #eatitlikeyoustoleit #dinnerofchampions #roasting #foodporn

Speaking of #Vespa -- Here's a shot of "Deuce, my

Speaking of #Vespa -- Here's a shot of "Deuce, my #ET2 down at Yirrel Beach down in Winthrop, MA. Having #summertime thoughts here in early February, but we'll all have fun things to look forward to -- together -- assuming everyone gets vaccinated! So keep those masks on and hang in there! #rideitlikeyoustoleit #eattoride

As you all know, I love cool bikes and cool cars.

As you all know, I love cool bikes and cool cars. Well, #Vespa #scooters also fall in that category, particularly when one lives in a congested city -- as being able to go in the bike lane is sometimes the way to fly when you're picking up take-out and struggling to find parking.

For fun, I checked out another #ET2 - this time an hour away up. Bent front fork and a rattle can paint job = reminder to always try and look at a vehicle in person before buying. The owners were lovely, but clearly a hard pass at their asking price. #keeptherubbersidedown #eattoride #rideitlikeyoustoleit

#Caciola is Portuguese marinated beef, and is defi

#Caciola is Portuguese marinated beef, and is definitely still under the radar. With a bit of Sao Jorge cheese (kinda like a cheddar) - it's a mind-blowing lunch. Every time I ride down to Warren, RI - I try to pick one of these up at the #SipNDip down there. Lunch on the rocks on a chilly day at #Swansea (MA) town beach. Spring will be here soon, but why wait?

This humble little donut shop (#SipNDip) in Warren

This humble little donut shop (#SipNDip) in Warren, RI (right across the MA border) easily has one of the best #sammiches you'll find in the state. I think I crowed about it before, but it's worth mentioning again. Lots of riders pull in here too. More in my next post. #eattoride #eatitlikeyoustoleit #rideitlikeyoustoleit #caciola

Sometimes you're just lounging on the couch, and y

Sometimes you're just lounging on the couch, and you look out, and you happen upon a moonrise. And then, you think about how lucky you are to be alive in the universe. And then, you wonder what's for dinner. #eatitlikeyoustoleit #eattoride #forkintheroad