Fitness Update, March 2025
I need to increase strength and stamina and lose visceral fat. I've been working out three times per week for the past few weeks with mixed results.
Ray Saltrelli
Kimchi and Pork Belly Jjigae
A soup that I have been especially jazzed about lately is Jjigae, spicy Korean stew. This recipe is for one with kimchi (fermented cabbage) and pork belly. I've had it a few times at Seoul House, a Korean restaurant in town, and this recipe is an exact replica.
Costa Rica 2025
In February 2025, my family and I visited Costa Rica to escape the harsh NY winter. Fortunately, my wife has stockpiled a mountain of credit-card points and is an expert travel planner. In less than 2 weeks, she threw together an epic Costa Rican vacation for under $1,000.
Hello, World!
Hi, there! I'm Ray and I have been off of social media for many years now, but during that time, I have been missing having a place to share my thoughts and experiences. So I figured I'd try a blog.