Who is this guy?
For those of you that know me, you know I am, shall we say, a man of many talents. I consider myself a Macgyver'esk guy with little that could not research and then "figure out" - what can I say, I am.. a bit of a dork.
Leader of a $ multi-billion corporate Professional Services division by day. By night I transform to RC Car Magazine contributing writer (yes, that would be little remote control toys, but a wee bit more expensive) and writer for PHG Wine. Throw in a about 12 years of classical piano experience with international performances for over 3000 people, some firearm marksmanship, a mild artistic ability, a love of fire, MBA, a general frustration over the motorcycle my wife won't let me have, a good disposition but tempered with a belief that my perseverance and wit will concur any strength advantage you may have, a damn good cook and someone who knows his way around a wine cellar, packaged in a happy go lucky attitude, and a copy of the latest military survival guide, and you have most that is me.
Food and drink specifically have always and probably always will be the central pivot point in my life - hey we gotta eat. In the last couple of years as I skim ever closer to that magic 40 number, my perspective of eating well has changed considerably. Notice I said eating "well" versus some other adverb. Why should I eat iceberg lettuce when mixed greens or romaine are worlds better, or McDonalds, when I can make a better burger? I have simply attempted to eat and cook better and in the end I feel about 1000% better.
Wine, that lovely liquid salvation has only really been on my pallet for about a decade and a half, by what a wonderful adventure those 15 years have been.
I hope my little life experiences can make you laugh and/or cry, stir emotion, transfer knowledge, or at the very least entertain.
There are few things in life that compare to good food, good wine, and great company. Eat, drink, entertain, and enjoy!
Tony Arnold 2005
