“Time is a friend of the wonderful company, an enemy of the mediocre.” -Warren Buffet, “The Oracle of Omaha” A company is not it’s catchy marketing slogan. A company is not it’s slick brand logo. A company is not it’s well-crafted corporate vision. A company is not it’s technology. A company is not it’s meat. […]
Fun news – The International Wine, Beer & Food Festival has requested me to headline their premier event on Friday evening, 11/21 – This is the largest culinary expo of its kind in the Midwest, with hundreds of wineries & breweries, & 10′s of 1,000s of attendees!! My response to this request: “ABSOLUTELY!” So grateful […]
David Olson is the creator, author, & photographer behind, “A Bachelor & His Grill.” A nationally recognized, award-winning recipe developer, grill master, media personality, and international adventurer-extraordinaire, David serves as brand ambassador for organizations such as Whole Foods Markets, Char-Broil and Omaha Steaks, with strong partnerships and recognition across the outdoor cooking and food blogging communities. […]
This morning. Suits, dress shirts, hair ties & school supplies being thrown about in a mad dash fashion. The kids & I leaving a tornado-like wake in our paths out the door, onto school. Ya know, a normal weekday morning. So. While managing the emotional / physical preparation of a 5yr old (going on […]
Over a long lunch interview this past week I was asked to share my favorite restaurants, by cuisine, from my worldly travels. The kicker… I could choose only 1 restaurant from each category!! Such a difficult proposition – So many great locations left off this list. That said, here were my answers… BAR – […]
A very special congratulations to one of the sweetest ladies to have graced God’s Green Earth. My Grandmother. At 80yrs young was Married this past Saturday. A beautiful day for Lynn & Bob, family, friends, & a community of loved ones. When asked what it was that my Grandmother cared for most about Bob, […]
The World’s Largest ArtPrize commences this morning in Downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. As the leaves begin to fall & summer’s glory fades, over 3 weeks in late September the entire city, every street corner, city building, & alleyway evolves into the most amazing & awe-inspiring place on Earth. Artists from every corner the planet’s […]
I swear. Recently… EVERY time I’m preparing to go on television & purchasing groceries at the market… I, coincidentally, ALWAYS end up checking out with the SAME cashier. No matter the day, time of day or cash register. SAME LADY. Now this bit of serendipity has both it’s benefits & consequences: BENEFIT – Small […]
In the very beginning there was the Iron Horse, Lou Gehrig (1903-41) – A legend amongst generations of baseball fans – a man amongst all men, a man brought to his knees by the disease that carries his name. Then, more than half a century later there was Pete Frates. Without a lump in […]
For years now you’ve come to know me as, David of, “A Bachelor & His Grill.” I’ve shared openly my story… And, in hindsight, sometimes more openly than I feel comfortable. Well, behind the scenes, there’s a bit more substance to life than the searing grates of this Bachelor’s grill, my lust for travel, […]
