Ratatouille Recipe
June 15, 2009 – 11:10 pm | 24 Comments

I’m beginning to think that a lot of the food I make comes purely from inspiration.  It’s either that or I’m really a sucker for marketing.  I was walking past a giant display of flat …

Read the full story »
Food

Recipes, tools, techniques, and quick tips to help you work a kitchen like a pro.

Leadership

Leadership tools and techniques that I find interesting and useful (mainly the ones that work).

Music

Instrument and accessory reviews, tips, scales, practice sheets, and music.

Projects

Everyday project management tools to help my life run smooth and my personal projects.

Technology

Cool tech stuff that I find out there and things I find will help you go through your day.

Home » Archive by Author

Articles by Edel Alon

Edel-Ryan Alon is a starving musician, failed artist, connoisseur of fine foods, aspiring entrepreneur, husband, father of two, geek by day, cook by night, and an all around great guy.

Community Service Letter Template
December 5, 2010 – 10:23 pm | No Comment
Community Service Letter Template

I’ve been asked on occasion by parents if their child can volunteer some hours in the non-profit organization I help out at. I guess these kids need a certain number of hours where they help …

Everything Green – Dan Wilson
December 2, 2010 – 12:01 am | No Comment
Everything Green – Dan Wilson

Everything Green (lyrics)

You gave me the first love
That I ever knew
And I folded open
Like wings on a warm day
No one ever tamed you
You made your own rules
When you ran beside me
Your freedom was mine too
I …

Different Perspectives
December 1, 2010 – 10:14 pm | No Comment
Different Perspectives

I was recently quoted in the San Francisco Chronicle:
“The main issue is all about instructional time,” said Edel Alon, president of the Ocean View PTA. Parents “should not tell the district how to teach the …

Oatmeal Cookie Recipe
November 30, 2010 – 11:07 pm | One Comment
Oatmeal Cookie Recipe

I found this recipe on the web. The cookies turned out good. I tried it at 10 minutes and the cookies were gooey. I tried it at 15 minutes and they were way over. At …

My Chemical Romance – Sing
November 27, 2010 – 12:19 am | No Comment
My Chemical Romance – Sing

I’m prepping for NSSN (Not So Silent Night). My Chemical Romance is one of the highlighted bands next to Smashing Pumpkins. I might be getting old but I think the Smashing Pumpkins should try a …

Thanksgiving Survival Guide – 4 of 4
November 24, 2010 – 12:01 am | 2 Comments
Thanksgiving Survival Guide – 4 of 4

Game Day! One of the biggest mistakes I’ve seen over the years during Thanksgiving is poor planning of oven time. Believe me; you don’t want to be the holdup especially if you have guests who …

Thanksgiving Survival Guide – 3 of 4
November 23, 2010 – 12:19 am | No Comment
Thanksgiving Survival Guide – 3 of 4

All about prep. Now that I’ve decided what to make and I’ve bought my ingredients, the next step is to prep.  What I do next is to print all of my recipes and look at …

Thanksgiving Survival Guide – 2 of 4
November 22, 2010 – 11:14 pm | No Comment
Thanksgiving Survival Guide – 2 of 4

Shopping day! I’ve compiled my list of ingredients from the recipes.  Here’s what I need:

Potatoes
Butter
Heavy Cream
Celery Root
Rib Roast
Sausage
Onions
Celery
Carrots
Leeks
Yams
Bell Peppers
Chicken Stock
Pork Shoulder
Red Potatoes
Tomatoes
Cabbage
Salad
Corn
Cranberries

My dad once told me that I should organize my list before I go …

iPod Nano Watch
November 21, 2010 – 9:55 pm | No Comment
iPod Nano Watch

Santa Claus came early this year and brought me an iPod Nano 8GB (6th generation). Yes, it’s the multi-touch and it’s also in orange. I’m actually so excited about it that I haven’t connected it …

Thanksgiving Survival Guide – 1 of 4
November 20, 2010 – 11:12 pm | 2 Comments
Thanksgiving Survival Guide – 1 of 4

What’s for Thanksgiving dinner?
Thanksgiving is fast approaching and I feel like I’m running out of time to plan and prepare a meal.  I decided to get ahead of the game and start sooner …