Tag Archives: Food

The Odds Must Be Crazy

Posted on August 15, 2022 by turfcapper

Spent a spectacular weekend at Saratoga this weekend, with a tip of the cap to I.M. Bettor for hosting. It was my first trip to the spa in three years, thanks to the pandemic, but it brought back a number … Continue reading →

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Sweet Corn Fettuccine Alfredo

Posted on September 22, 2019 by turfcapper

Late summer into early fall is the best time of the year for eating. So many fresh foods out there. If you follow my Instagram you already know my affinity for fresh tomato sandwiches. This idea popped into my head … Continue reading →

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Life As A Low Roller

Posted on September 2, 2019 by turfcapper

I have been interested in contest play for a while now, but the DRF folded their contest site just as I was looking to get involved, and several of the others ask for a $50 membership before you even have … Continue reading →

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Stuff Your Turkey

Posted on November 24, 2018 by turfcapper

Here’s my bagel stuffing recipe. 5-6 large bagels from your best local bagel store (Ess a bagel, if you are in Manhattan) … mix egg, plain, wheat, rye. I’m not a big measurer as I cook. Learned to cook in … Continue reading →

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A Summer Freshening with 10 Days Until the Spa !

Posted on July 10, 2018 by turfcapper

The ‘capper took a break from the Handicapping grind for a few days over the Fourth of July, call it a “freshening” for Saratoga if you will. Traveled to Bar Harbor, Maine, and Acadia National Park for a few days. … Continue reading →

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Laurel Park

Posted on July 2, 2018 by turfcapper

I enjoyed an afternoon at Laurel Park this past Saturday, the first time I had ever been there. I was on a business trip in the DC area so things timed out right for the stop as I headed back … Continue reading →

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It’s The Grind

Posted on June 18, 2018 by turfcapper

“Love the Grind” has long been one of my Handicapping mottos. It’s practically holding down a second job to do it well. This weekend the grind got to me, traveling up and down the east coast to visit family with … Continue reading →

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Bourbon

Posted on December 29, 2016 by turfcapper

We’ve been having a taste off of moderately priced bourbons at family holiday events lately  . . .  so far, Makers Mark and Bulleit are the leaders in the clubhouse. I plan to introduce the sneaky solid Evan Williams at … Continue reading →

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