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There’s no better example of American cuisine than an excellent Cheeseburger. Freshly ground beef, properly seasoned, seared to perfection, medium rare, American cheese slice(s) melted just to where it flows over the patty but not to where you can see through it, ripe tomato (sliced very thin), mustard, mayo, easy on the lettuce – and Continue reading Random burger comment #48563 They say a picture is worth 1,000 words – but in this case, I’d say 1,000 calories. Catch the perfection of this burger found on Serious Eats – A Hamburger Today. Toasted bun, American cheese, minimal lettuce (burgers are not supposed to be salads). The only thing that would make this better would be grilled Continue reading Searching for the perfect burger They say you never get a second chance to make a first impression – and they’re wrong. Whoever they are – they’re mistaken. And WAY too many businesses have bought into the fallacy. Here’s the truth – you make a first impression every time a customer or potential customer comes anywhere near your “front door.” Continue reading Making first impressions, over-and-over again Look closely at the sign. I get the concept of Sushi being uncooked, but I draw the line if it’s still moving. Posted from the very point of inspiration with WordPress for BlackBerry. When I follow the rules, the process may not always be as fun but the results are usually better. I learned this while baking cinnamon rolls: There are times when “leaving well enough alone” is the best approach. Good cooks know when they have the achieved that “just right” taste – and so should managers Continue reading Lessons in cinnamon roll baking Couldn’t resist snapping this photo of a restaurant in Santa Maria, CA. “You can get anything you want . . . . ” Egg Foo Taco, anyone? Or, perhaps the Sweet & Sour Pork Burrito? Have you ever fumbled in the dark to turn a light on/off in a hotel room? This little extension is a brilliant idea. They should use this image in their advertising with a headline “We Think of Everything.”
What are you over-looking in your business? Posted from the very point of inspiration Continue reading Let there be light I live in a gorgeous part of the world. PARADE Magazine last week did a special feature on a town just up the road from us, calling it “Happy Town USA.” Colleagues have been after me for years to host a retreat out here. And I guess they’re correct. I mean, who wouldn’t want to Continue reading Strengths retreat #1 The view from our private lanai/balcony Must cooler today in La Quinta (CA) – I’m guessing we are still over 100′ but no where close to Friday’s 121 nor yesterday’s 110. It just feels better. Easier to sit outside and enjoy the heat. I think there must be a little bit more vacation Continue reading Yes, but it’s a dry heat !! I have found a product that trumps EVERYTHING else on my “I want that” list: |
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