I am a real FAN, NOT a Fanatic, but you can't deny Tanya Rocks.

Dan has declared this weekend, "Tanya Weekend", what exactly does that mean you ask? I am only listening to Tanya's music. I have been a fan since I saw her on Hee Haw in 1970 something. Then through mutual friends at time I was very sick, laid up in a less than perfect military hospital, I got a card from Tanya. Talk about a pick me up.

What brought on "Tanya Weekend" you ask? Well, I was simply toiling away, got on a conf call and as I was on hold for the host to login, the background music was Tanya singing "What's your mama's name", so I took that as a sign. Only Tanya Tucker music the entire weekend.

Call Me Dan, I would appreciate it.

Great simple recipe for the grill

Hey everybody, just wanted to drop a very simple and easy to prepare new Dancipe.

1 Port tenderloin
2 jars or cans of Black Cherries in JUICE, not glaze or pie filling. ( I prefer Trader Joes Marano Cherries)

Marinate the tenderloin overnight in a dish or bowl so the loin is completely covered.

Remove Tenderloin from the dish and toss on the grill leaving the cherries in the dish. (I prefer to cook on charcoal or wood)

Heat skillet or saute pan and toss the cherries in with a dash of your favorite seasoning salt until the juice begins to thicken. (I prefer Nicks seasoning made in Madison, IL at Hamilos Bros)

When the tenderloin is done (and don't overcook and dry it out), remove and let it sit for about 3 min, then slice. Place on your favorite serving dish and and drizzle the cherry sauce over the pork.



Call Me Dan and enjoy, it's a party in your mouth!

Been absent.

Hey everybody, sorry I have been a bit inconsistent lately on posting but transitioning to new DP developers and rolling out the new Podmaxx site, I have been up to my eyeballs in tempermental devs and programmers. Just keep the messages coming, the energy has been fantastic and your emails have produced some great new product ideas. And for your info, we are perfect on hitting milestones to date.

See you all at the next group planning update.


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USA Cares

Hello everyone, I wanted to take a minute to talk about a great organization that I can't even begin to say enough about, USACares.Org.

The impact this organization has had is incredible. No way should a returning veteran, especially one returning from two years of combat have to face a foreclosure. Giving a hand up, not a hand out.

How about this...

Let's make today, "Random act of kindness day", do something nice for a stranger, someone you know, friend, relative, etc. Just do something nice for someone else. It feels pretty darn good.

Romeo's Euro Cafe is Top Shelf!

Romeos Euro Café-- http://www.eurocafe.com/Static/About_Euro_Cafe.html

Charming, fun and quaint are the first words that come to mind when you walk in to Romeos. Well, maybe I should add, “Super Yummy Sweet”, as the many wonderful desserts they offer are in full view as you walk in.

The menu was as advertised, very euro cross cultural. However, it had a very definite Greek influence in a great many of the dishes. They offer a very limited yet diverse selection of micro brews and wine, but the fun really begins when you see the menu.

We got the ball rolling with the Feta Dill Fritter and Eggplant Cappicola appetizers.

The Feta Dill Fritters were a very simple pastry ball filled Gyro meat, Feta, Pine nuts and Spinach. It was a true burst of flavor in every bite and the texture from this fantastic combination leaves you wanting more after every bite. Served with a wonderful side of Tzatziki Sauce (yogurt sauce) it’s an item I can’t recommend enough. Two thumbs up, 5 stars, however you choose to rate it, it’s just darn good.

Now, the Eggplant Cappicola was indeed a pleasant surprise. I really didn’t know what to expect here as I knew the quality of the cappicola ham would make or break this dish. That question was answered with my first bite, the cappicola was TOP SHELF. Eggplant wrapped around sliced cappicola and provolone and deep fried. Enough said, well let me add one more thing. They did serve a very tantalizing little marinara sauce on the side. This sauce would taste great on a catcher’s mitt. Fabulous!

Let’s get ready to rumble and talk ENTRÉE!!

After going back and forth and again and again with our top 5 choices, then our top 3, then we narrowed it down to one, only to have our server convince us to try “her favorite”, the Pasta Rustica.

This concoction of Italian sausage, Jumbo Shrimp, Zucchini, Mushrooms and Sweet Red Peppers tossed in Ziti with a Pesto Cream Sauce was true delight. The flavor blast this dish provided was beyond description. In my opinion, it was the sausage that really brought it all together. Very lean and exhibiting a very subtle yet full blast of flavor is how I described this fantastic naturally encased delight.

Dessert? If I talk about the Lemon Curd Tart or the endless layers of Devils food, Chocolate Mousse, Cheesecake I will have to leave and get a carryout, IT WAS THAT GOOD.

So often the difference between a great or bad dining experience comes down to the service as we all know, well, I don’t even know where to begin. Per her words, she was 83 and hailed from Massachusetts originally. She was the true “icing on the cake”. Pay her a visit and let her know that, Dan sent you.

My opinion on Facebook

I have never been real big on the whole social network stuff like MySpace and Facebook, but I was recently coaxed into joining Facebook and I jumped in head first.

Well I have to admit, at first it was very nice reconnecting with old friends and classmates, exchanging pics of our families and catching up on life in general. Then it happened. The "food flinging", the "passing out drinks", "snow ball fights", etc, etc, etc. It's insane and can be very overwhelming!!

So here's the deal according to me, Facebook really can be alot of fun, but if you fling food, or any of that other crapola, you can no longer Call Me Dan. Think about it.

Smile

I want everyone to do me a favor tomorrow and simply smile and say hello to the first stranger you see.

Replay Radio is Rockin!

Add free music to iPod or favorite player.

Wow my new friends at Applian Technologies have created the most incredible internet recording software we have ever tested. You can record any and all of your favorite AUDIO AND VIDEO. Move it to your iPod or favorite handheld media player if you choose. This app rocks.

See for yourself, take the trial for a test drive.

I love "MyPetBaRock!"

I was recently surfing all of the various collectibles and stuff that come out every few years when a new president is elected or makes a mistake, lol. Anyway, I ran across this cool and unique take on the famous pet rocks.

MyPetBaRock I placed my order.