Hi, I’m Dave, welcome to my world.
First and foremost, I LOVE to eat… not the trendy small plates, not the avocado toast, not the Keto stuff, frankly I like cheese too much for vegan, and nothing that is overly healthy. Pizza, Meat, Cheese, Bread, and more Pizza… For the most part I eat and cook normal everyday meals, and that’s what I’ll be sharing with you. The majority of what is posted on this web site will pertain to food in some way shape or form, but I also travel, play sports, take photos, and read books along with working a day job.
With eclectic taste and the subtlety of a flying mallet this web site will reflect my fundamental qualities as a human and explorer of new and interesting conditions with a straight forward approach. I don’t want this website to be like all the other Lifestyle sites so below are my promises to you and some of the topics I’ll post about.
The promises I make to you the intrepid web surfer…
- You won’t have to read through 12 paragraphs of my personal memoir before you get to a recipe. A paragraph with tips, modifications, or additional thoughts is all it should take.
- Any products that I endorse (other than the Deals category) will be because I either already use/own it or recently tried it out and liked it enough to pass it on. I will NOT be trying to score free stuff/product sponsorships and will NOT say I like something strictly for compensation.
- Advertising and links to third party content (other than the Deals category) will be kept pretty sparse on the site. I’d love to pay for the hosting and time, but I’m doing this as an expression of my stupidity not to make money!
- Other promises to come.
Content Areas…
BOOKS
I read a lot (about a book a week), and mostly paper but the occasional eBook. If I come across something that I find especially well written I’ll review it and give a link to Amazon if you want to buy it and throw a few pennies my way.
DEALS
These are not going to be recommendations, but discounts and deals that I come across that fit the mold the of what I am interested in or might fit with the general content of DDP’s Kitchen. Cooking tools, food/restaurant coupons, tech bargains, etc.
FOOD
What more can I say… did I mention I like pizza? Cooking is a pleasure for me, especially when I have an audience (think big family meals). This site is mostly about food and I hope you can enjoy some of the flavors I provide for you.
EATING OUT
When I travel, I start looking for restaurants long before arrival. I hate to eat at chain restaurants on the road, so unless I have suggestions from friends and family, I often consult Yelp (looking for local favorites and mom & pop type places) for my meal choices. When I hit up these restaurants, I’ll review the best ones I find so that you can have an idea of where to go when you visit stray towns across the United States.
LIFESTYLE
I’m not sure what this really means to me, but Lifestyle will be the catch all category for the posts that don’t fit anywhere else. Think home, garden, health tips and other random musings.
SPORTS
I’m in my mid 40’s and still play baseball (real baseball… tried softball for two seasons and didn’t enjoy it) in a couple leagues two to three days a week from spring through fall. I’ve also participated in the New York Yankees fantasy camp three times and still coach my son and help out with an American Legion baseball team. Sports are pretty much as close as I get to fitness so anything athletically minded in my life will get a mention here.
RECIPES
Every recipe you see here has been contrived, tried, modified, simplified, and verified by me. I’ve made them all at least once, and usually two or three times to tweak and make them as simple as possible. You don’t have to make them exactly the way I do, and substitutions are perfectly fine and encouraged. When it calls for fresh tomatoes and you only have canned, who cares its close enough! I would love for you to comment and rate any and all of the recipes on this site and provide your thoughts and additions. If you have a recipe that you think is awesome, please send an email to info@DDPsKitchen.com with the recipe and I’ll try it out. If my family likes it (they are a tough and picky crowd), I’ll post it and give you full credit with a link to you site, blog, Facebook or whatever if you want me to.
TECHNOLOGY
Who doesn’t love the latest gadget? When I purchase a new TV, phone, or other technological marvel I’ll be sure to pass on the experience and my thoughts on the process and results.
TRAVEL
I travel for work a couple times a month, and this affords me the opportunity to experience new hotels, restaurants, and attractions from Virginia through the Northeast. For the past ten years I also have had the pleasure to take a two-week summer driving (think Clark W. Griswold) vacation all over the United States. I plan to share some of these adventures with images, descriptions and reviews of destinations and experiences.
A little more about me…
I live about an hour outside of Philadelphia. Have previously lived in Northern Virginia and grew up a Navy brat in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
I’ve been married for almost 20 years with a son, a daughter, and two dogs.
I love pizza, have never been to Egypt, and still play baseball.
Enjoy the site!
Dave
