John Reardon

San Clemente

Publisher and Editor-in-Chief at COTS Journal

Publisher and Editor-in-Chief at RTC Magazine

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Articles

Racking it Up - Saratoga TODAY newspaper

1 week ago | saratogatodaynewspaper.com | John Reardon

Written by John Reardon on April 17, 2025. Posted in Food. Hello my Foodie Friends! Among my favorite movies and movie scenes is from “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” when Toula tries to explain to Aunt Voula that Ian is a Vegetarian. In this particular scene, Aunt Voula exclaims “What do you mean you don’t eat no meat…. that’s ok, I make lamb …”. Although Lamb is a very common meat used in Greek cuisine, it is a meat that can be customary during this weekend’s holiday.
Getting the Scoop

2 weeks ago | saratogatodaynewspaper.com | John Reardon

Hello my foodie friends!Among my “many talents” is the natural ability to tell a good story. Many of my stories are from my parents, relatives and siblings and are based on gatherings of family events that have occurred over the years. Getting the scoop on family stories is something we do beginning in our childhood and continues through our years with our own children. Family stories are a collection of tales about people, places, and events related to your family and your ancestors.
“The fondest memories are made when gathered around the table”

3 weeks ago | saratogatodaynewspaper.com | John Reardon

Written by John Reardon on April 3, 2025. Posted in Food. As I reflect on the Michael J. Fox quote, I realize we have learned so much at the dinner table and shared everything from how our day went to how to pass the potatoes. We learned manners, how to hold a fork and at the beginning of the meal watching how much mom did to prepare the meals and us for dinner. Her words before every meal were to wash up before you sit at the table.
Fishing for Compliments

1 month ago | saratogatodaynewspaper.com | John Reardon

Hello my Foodie Friends! There are many stories that I love to retell each year. Here is another story that is very special to me, that I like to tell each start of the fishing season. I have so many great memories of my father and his love of fishing. It did not matter if it was the ocean or a little creek in Vermont where he grew up. He loved fishing and my brothers and I loved going with him. My brothers were more successful than I was at this sport.
You’re My Everything; Hello my Foodie Friends! - Saratoga TODAY newspaper

1 month ago | saratogatodaynewspaper.com | John Reardon

Who doesn’t love a good bagel? Once you find that place that makes the perfect bagel, it is difficult to avoid making a bagel a regular event especially when thinking of the crusty outside and chewy interior along with the amazing flavors that are now available. If you only think of bagels in terms of breakfast and the occasional pizza, you’re missing out on using a surprisingly versatile weapon in your kitchen’s arsenal.
“There’s nothing better than cake but cake”

1 month ago | saratogatodaynewspaper.com | John Reardon

Written by John Reardon on March 13, 2025. Posted in Food. Hello my Foodie Friends! St. Patrick’s Day is in a few days. Many of us will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with festive and flavorful dishes that bring a taste of Ireland to our table. A hearty homemade meal or a festive potluck spread are all great ways to embrace the holiday spirit. Traditional Irish comfort foods like shepherd’s pie, corned beef and cabbage, and Irish soda bread make the perfect foundation for a delicious meal.
“When You’re Down and Feeling Worse, Keep a Cookie in Your Purse” ~ Anonymous

1 month ago | saratogatodaynewspaper.com | John Reardon

Hello my Foodie Friends! Eating cookies is a quick way to travel back in time to when you were younger and did not have the worries about bills, fighting traffic, and getting through the hectic day. What better way to give yourself a pick-me-up on a hard day than treating yourself to a cookie? Cookies give us human inner peace all the time. Each gathering you attend or special occasion, there are always cookies!!. No other dessert is as portable as a cookie.
What’s Cooking Saratoga?

1 month ago | saratogatodaynewspaper.com | John Reardon

Hello my Foodie Friends! During the colder months, I do find myself choosing to stay indoors. Although, I would much prefer to be outdoors, being indoors does challenge me to organize, purge, and work on inside household to do’s. Recently, I was going through our kitchen gadget drawer evaluating the tools that I use. One tool that I use on a regular basis is an instant-read thermometer. An instant-read thermometer might seem like one of those kitchen gadgets you don’t really need.
“How’s That?” - Saratoga TODAY newspaper

2 months ago | saratogatodaynewspaper.com | John Reardon

Hello my Foodie Friends! When someone asks you what’s your favorite food, what is your answer? My answer has always been PIZZA! Growing up in New Haven County, Connecticut we had an expectation of quality for our Apizza (“ah’beetz”) Pies. It was usually on Friday night that my dad would come home from work in New Haven with a Pepe’s Apizza. There were five drooling children that would be out of minds with anticipation.
“You had me at Paella”

2 months ago | saratogatodaynewspaper.com | John Reardon

Hello my Foodie Friends! Just want to update you on the article I wrote last week about my best friend Fred, that I shared my Super Bowl past with. Fred, my friend of 52 years suddenly passed away this week the day before the article about my days of sharing an apartment with him and the notorious Super Bowl part came out. Thank you for my dearest friend for always having my back. Today is Valentine’s Day. Are you looking for a romantic dish to make for Valentine’s Day?