The Traveling Pendant

Hello again world!

I started this blog way back, who knows when...but never really used it. I thought since I don't have four leaf clover any longer, I would post thoughts, rants, essays here.

My newest project, which I was lucky enough to find an agent for (phew!) is called The Traveling Pendant. Basically the idea began when my mother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last year. She wished she had traveled more, and since she was unable to travel we decided to send my surfboard pendant to all the places she wanted to visit. The pendant is made of bone in the shape of my surfboard and has her initial's carved on the back.

The idea too off, and will be worn by so many wonderful people I am speechless when I stop to think about it.

You can follow along on FaceBook at The Traveling Pendant . Please forgive me if that link is ugly, I am refreshing my html skills!

That's it for now, but please spread the word and stay tuned for LOTS of cool stuff!!

Peace, Chris

Recipe for Irish Stone Soup!

It's Tuesday here, and a cold one in New England for sure! Raw, damp and overall blecht. Naturally this weather makes me think of soup, and coincidentally, a few folks have asked...what the HECK is Irish Stone Soup?

So on this dank, dark day, I share with you my recipe for stone soup:

(few) of any veggie you may have (carrots, snow peas, asparagus, broccoli etc)

(one) of anything you may such as onion, cabbage - chopped

broth - if you have chicken stock great, or beef stock, fantastic...if not stone soup takes on a new life. Substitute any of the following, soy sauce, spaghetti sauce, water, broth from another can of soup in the house mixed with water, or anything you may have. This is the basic idea for stone soup broth, get creative, what sounds gross will probably taste amazing!

Meat can also be added if you have any...hamburger, chicken, steak, anything if not, a clean stone will do. A virtual one please. This is the main ingredient of stone soup. As it is made with whatever you may have, even with the thinnest cupboards.

Pasta which can naturally be substituted for rice, tortellini, or anything else from raman noodles to spaghetti o's.

Seasoning is also key here, basil, garlic (again if you have it), bay leaves, salt, pepper...whatever ya got that will make the house smell good and warm it up with your bubbling caldron of stone soup.

COOK - as long as you like really.....

MMMMMMM ENJOY!

Cheers, Chris =)

Let me know who has made this (and I know at least some of you have) and what other ingredients have rocked your stone soup world!

Welcome World

Welcome to my very first blog post! Here you will see my thoughts, concerns, rants, recipes...anything really that strikes me. Please leave any and all comments you may have. I not only welcome, but invite, everyone to drop by, say hello and leave a hello!