In my spare time, I listen to music (I have a large CD and vinyl record library). I walk, and I work out at the gym. I enjoy books with cool characters and clever plotlines (Stephen King, for example). And, I'm turning my dirtbike into an on-road motorcycle. So look out, here I come!
Craig Allen
Craig Allen’s spicy BBQ hot dogs
Let's face it, COVID-19 has taken its toll on our "at-home" diet.
Let me help you "spice it up."
This recipe makes enough sauce for 4-6 hot dogs...if serving all 8 in the package(s), you will want to increase the ingredients proportionately...
Let me help you "spice it up."
This recipe makes enough sauce for 4-6 hot dogs...if serving all 8 in the package(s), you will want to increase the ingredients proportionately...
A sign of NJ normal: opening the pool
There was no advance notice.
No fanfare.
I just happened to look out the window, and see my neighbors walking around their pool.
I decided to be neighborly (to investigate) ... from a safe distance, of course.
What I saw was ... a miracle...
No fanfare.
I just happened to look out the window, and see my neighbors walking around their pool.
I decided to be neighborly (to investigate) ... from a safe distance, of course.
What I saw was ... a miracle...
Craig Allen’s Turkey Soup
Talk about comfort food.
First, you enjoy a turkey dinner.
Then, you have the leftover turkey...which can become hearty, delicious, comforting soup.
I would say that making this hearty soup is easy...but it is time-consuming.
Set aside an afternoon...
First, you enjoy a turkey dinner.
Then, you have the leftover turkey...which can become hearty, delicious, comforting soup.
I would say that making this hearty soup is easy...but it is time-consuming.
Set aside an afternoon...
NJ COVID-19 workers: Here’s your Thank You sign
We say it all the time.
Thank you.
But, it just doesn't feel like that's enough.
More than words are needed at times like this.
So, whether you are deemed "essential," and are on the front lines, or are doing your part by staying home, staying safe...
Thank you.
But, it just doesn't feel like that's enough.
More than words are needed at times like this.
So, whether you are deemed "essential," and are on the front lines, or are doing your part by staying home, staying safe...
Bon Jovi in the news and in Craig Allen’s music library
New Jersey music has been in the news, and on the air with increasing "frequency" lately, due to COVID-19.
Specifically, Bon Jovi music.
With Jon Bon Jovi taking part in the "Jersey 4 Jersey" TV pandemic awareness and support program.
And, with Bon Jovi announcing th…
Specifically, Bon Jovi music.
With Jon Bon Jovi taking part in the "Jersey 4 Jersey" TV pandemic awareness and support program.
And, with Bon Jovi announcing th…
COVID-19: Please don’t take my spring and summer away
Spring has sprung, on more than the calendar in New Jersey.
Each year, there are events in my personal and professional life that just mean Spring and Summer.
I hope that I/we don't lose:
My neighborhood Tractor Race over Memorial Day weekend
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Each year, there are events in my personal and professional life that just mean Spring and Summer.
I hope that I/we don't lose:
My neighborhood Tractor Race over Memorial Day weekend
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Craig Allen’s neighborhood is slowly coming back to life
I live in a very friendly, active neighborhood.
COVID-19 changed that overnight, as we all became shut-ins.
But, as the weeks drag on, there are small signs of of renewal.
First, Cornershow Bob, and Ginni, strung up some Christmas lights, and the smiles started to spread...
COVID-19 changed that overnight, as we all became shut-ins.
But, as the weeks drag on, there are small signs of of renewal.
First, Cornershow Bob, and Ginni, strung up some Christmas lights, and the smiles started to spread...
Make Craig Allen’s blonde brownies (recipe)
These brownies are easy to make ... and so good.
Craig Allen’s Grandmother’s Barbecue recipe
Over the years, I've tried many different barbecue recipes...but I always go back to the "recipe" that I grew up with.
I copied it from my mom when I was a teenager...and wrote Grandma 1947, as the author. I never thought to ask my grandmother where she found this awesome (and …
I copied it from my mom when I was a teenager...and wrote Grandma 1947, as the author. I never thought to ask my grandmother where she found this awesome (and …
It’s Christmas in Craig Allen’s neighborhood
Well, kinda.
In the past few days, people across New Jersey (and the nation) have been putting up Christmas lights, to spread some joy at these...difficult times.
Regular readers of my articles here at nj1015.com know that each Christmas season, there is a "friendly" Christmas lights…
In the past few days, people across New Jersey (and the nation) have been putting up Christmas lights, to spread some joy at these...difficult times.
Regular readers of my articles here at nj1015.com know that each Christmas season, there is a "friendly" Christmas lights…