Poker No, Cheffing Yes

So I haven't had much to say in this here hole of my internet about poker or cooking. I've taken a break from poker because as a married father of two kids I only have some much free time and for the past few months that time has been taken up by learning the Gee-Tar; Chili-Peppers is where it's at baby. I still cook rather frequently but my little idea of an internet cookbook is about as far away as a perfect Eruption solo at this point.

I guess what I'm getting at is that I may not write about poker or cooking often but I still want to write and don't want to have to start a new blog so I'll just use this spot to spill out my guts and all that good shit. Politics? Check. Religion? Check. Dumbassedness? Check? Poker and cooking? Sure, what the fuck. I will say that the ONE cooking show I really look forward to now is Top Chef which premiers tonight. I probably watch less TV than about anyone I know but my Tivo will be getting this for sure.

Since I'm no longer constraining myself from poker and cooking talk let me say that my favorite sport in the world starts this week...Formula One. It's the ultimate in techology and performance. The IRL makes me ill and NASCAR is ok to watch for a few laps here and there, but F1 is my true passion. My oldest homie and I had a tradition for a number of years where I'd cook a recipe from the country where the race was originating from. So something like Croissants for Austria (look it up, they're not French even though they perfected them, tapas for Spain, Scones for Britain etc...Now mind you, most races are in Europe or the Pacific rim so we're talking about eating anywhere from 2:30AM to 8:00AM. I took this shit seriously. Oh yeah, we'd always drink Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee (best in the world). Then my buddy had to fuck it up and kind of go nuts and drop off the face of the Earth. My son is 4 and loves cars so hopefully in a few years I can start the tradition again.

My quick, early seaon prediction for the constuctors' championship (this should be amusing to look back on in October):

1. Ferarri
2. Mclaren
3. BMW
4. Renault
5. Williams
6. Red Bull
7. Toyota
8. Torro Rosso
9. Honda
10. Force India
11. Super Aguri

Alonso in the Renault is a prick and I'm huge Williams fan, but my gut tells me that Renault will edge them out. From 3-7 should be very interesting. Oh yeah, 1-2 should be awesome as well. Let the season begin!