James Morrison

'Songs for You, Truths for Me'

Songs for You, Truths For Me is a classic James Morrison record that once again showcases his distinctive, raw, soulful style - but takes it to the next level. "It's less playful, more to the point," he says. "But I haven't consciously gone for a different sound. With me, it always comes down to the lyric, the melody, and the rest flows from that."

Gentleman's Tip: Enjoy his single from the album 'You make it real' with your favorite glass of Merlot, your favorite take-out, and your favorite person.

Enjoy,

A Billion for a Billion

We don't have a charity foundation, yet.

But we can still spread a good cause.

Chili-Rubbed Steak Tacos with Avocado Lime Salsa

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• A pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 1/4 pound top sirloin steaks cut 1-inch thick
• 12 small corn tortillas (5 to 6 inches in diameter)
• 3 cups shredded red cabbage
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves
• 1 lime cut into wedges
• 2 cups Avocado Lime Salsa, recipe follows

Directions

In a small bowl stir together chili powder, garlic, cinnamon, salt and cayenne pepper. Rub spice mixture on both sides of steaks.

Grill or broil steaks for 5 to 6 minutes on each side for medium rare, turning once. Remove from grill and let meat sit for 10 to 15 minutes. Carve into thin slices.

Warm tortillas by placing them on the grill, for about 30 seconds, turning once. Or place 6 tortillas at a time between 2 moist paper towels and microwave for 45 seconds. Wrap in cloth napkin or place in a tortilla warmer to keep warm. Place the carved steak, warm tortillas, cabbage, cilantro, lime and Avocado Lime Salsa in serving dishes and let diners make their own tacos at the table.

Avocado Lime Salsa:

1 large cucumber peeled, seeded and cut into chunks (about 2 cups)

2 avocados, cut into chunks

1/2 red onion, diced

2 limes, juiced (about 1/4 cup)

Salt

1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves

2 jalapeno chiles, chopped, plus more to taste

Place cucumber, avocado and onion in a large bowl and add lime juice and salt. Add cilantro and chiles and toss gently.

Yield: 2 cups (1 serving is 1/3 cup)

Ellen Page

Ellen Page, Thank you.

Thank you for providing a refreshing outlook on beauty, and talent. You have not fallen into the artificially tanned, make-up blurred, photoshoped image that we see so much today.

Thank you for showing people everywhere that you should be proud of who you are, and cherish your individuality. You are an incredibly talented and beautiful woman - and a perfect role model for young people in the world today.

We applaud you for showing everyone that you don't need surgery, and airbrushes to be beautiful.

To organic beauty,

The Gentleman's Blog.

Martini Dictionary

Arguably the most elegant, and classic drink made, the martini has been enjoyed for hundreds of years by people all around the world. Throughout time people have experimented, enjoyed, and shared different variations of the martini.

Here are the most common variations to the classic martini.

Enjoy,

Dirty Martini: Splash of olive juice.

Dry: Made with gin, and adds vermouth.

On the rocks: served over ice.

Up: No ice.

Twist (Lemon, Lime, or Orange): adds a garnish of the fruit peel.

Example: “Dry martini, up, lemon twist” will give you a gin martini with vermouth, no ice, and a lemon peel garnish.

How to walk with a woman

Gents,

It's a simple thing really. In today's world the chivalrous man probably won't be strolling down the street laying down his coat for every woman walking over a puddle of water. However, a nice gesture for the ladies you're with in any streetside situation is something that my mother taught me when I was sixteen walking with her down a busy avenue in Portland, Oregon.

It is customary in many places that the man walking with a woman should always walk on the side of the street with the most traffic so that in the case of a splash of water or an unruly driver the lady will be dry and safe from almost anything that could come from the unpredictable side of the walkway.

Do this with your lady, girlfriend, wife, or mother. If you like to hold hands everywhere you go, then whenever you two cross the street and the cars are on a different side just dance your arm over her head like you're doing a waltz and she's again on the safe side.

This way of walking with a woman will make her feel safe and you don't even have to tell her. One day you'll be on a sidewalk, she'll figure it out and ask why you always insist on being on the side with the traffic. You can tell her that you're mother taught you how to walk with a woman, and that you want to keep her safe even in the smallest - most unnoticeable of ways.

Cheers to modern day chivalry,

TGB

The Gentleman's Blog

Good Morning Gentlemen,

Over the past few months we've given a lot of thought to what we want to accomplish with The Gentleman's Blog and what the entire idea really comes down to is that that we want to help our readers to be as confident, knowledgeable, and happy in life as possible.

We don't want this blog to proclaim that you have to wear a certain style of clothing, drink a certain type of scotch, or smoke a certain ring sized cigar to be gentlemen - on the contrary what we do want is to provide unique insights and critical opinions on the facets of the world that we believe will give everyone who reads our blog something of value to take away and use as creative outlooks on life.

The Gentleman's Blog is about living as a creative outlet. Every person on this planet has creativity in them and we promote the positive use of that creativity for the betterment of your lives and the lives of those around you.

Thanks for stopping by our blog. We hope to see you on the next post.

"All men dream but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that it was vanity; but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act their dream with open eyes to make it possible."

-T.E. Lawrence

The Leaves Are Changing Color

It's time for fall, and as the temperature drops its time to store the sandals and shorts and bring out the fall wardrobe. Here are a couple of suggestions for fall.

You'll notice we don't publish brands or price, we do this because we don't want to tell you how to dress. There are a lot of magazines, blogs, and websites out today that demand you dress a certain way, walk in a straight line, and talk with a certain accent in order to be a gentleman.

Well, The Gentleman's Blog knows that a gentleman is not defined by the label on his shirt, but by having confidence in his own individual stlye. If you run into another publication that assures you that a certain brand will make you more of a gentleman, have them email us: thegentlemansblog@yahoo.com

Fall wardrobe suggestions:

A dark brown, or heather grey quarter zip sweater.
A pair of dark-wash jeans.
And a pair of casual shoes

An Umbrella

Gents,

Yesterday Boston was: a crisp 58 degrees with gray skies . We decided we would explore the sidewalks and enjoy the company of passerby's. The gray skies were an indication of coming rain, so I brought my umbrella.

An hour later, rain. My walking partner was female so I instinctively handed off my umbrella; I ended my day with a water-logged jacket, but when I heard "Thank you" escape that smile, it was worth it.

Bring an umbrella with you today gentlemen.

White Chocolate Coffee

It seems like a cup of Pike Place Special Reserve is just as important to a successful morning routine as eating breakfast, or brushing my teeth. A nice cup of coffee starts to tell your body that its time to be alert and take advantage of the day, but does so subtly as you watch the sunrise from your kitchen table with the quiet buzz of the news in the background.

But coffee also has its place in your post-noon routine too. Here is a recipe for delicious white chocolate coffee. This drink is too sweet for many in the morning, but try it as an after dinner drink.

Enjoy,

Ingredients:

• 3 oz white chocolate, chopped
• 2 cups half n half
• 2 cups hot coffee
• Whipped cream

Preparation:

Heat the milk and chocolate together in a saucepan until melted and smooth. Stir in coffee and serve with whipped cream on top.
Serves 6

Why Jeans Never Go Out of Style

Blink

Blink is all about the power of the subconscious, the ability to think without thinking and how we react to split second decisions. The book demonstrates how our subconscious makes some pretty important decisions without us even knowing that it’s happening. The author explains complicated scientific experiments proving the power of the subconscious in a way that makes sense for the readers.

Although exploiting this power of the subconscious may be a complicated concept to grasp, the book isn’t written as a scientific journal, the author guides the readers through stories and experiments that prove his theories in an intelligent and entertaining way.

Blink doesn’t provide a secret formula for controlling the uncontrollable, but it does offer an explanation to what is going on when people make decisions in the blink of an eye.

If you're looking for a great read that will help you understand the utilization of the mind, check this out.

Knowledge is Power.

-TGA

Macadamia Mahi Mahi, with pineapple and peppercorn chutney

5 (6-9 oz.) MAHI MAHI fillets
8 oz. macadamia nuts
2 tsp. olive oil
Cornstarch Mix (50% cornstarch 50% water mix until smooth)
1 fresh pineapple
1 c. pineapple juice
3 tbsp. pink peppercorns (whole)

Chop nuts in food processor or blender.

Lightly salt each side of fillets and coat both sides with nuts. Place olive oil in cold saute pan, add fillets. Turn flame on medium and cook fillets until nuts are lightly brown. Turn fillets over and cook until lightly brown. Remove from pan and place in 375 degree oven. Remove when fish is firm to touch.

Chutney: Clean and finely dice 1/2 of the pineapple. Crush the peppercorns. Add the pineapple juice and pineapple to a sauce pot and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, add the peppercorns and whisk in the cornstarch mix to thicken. Pour over fillets and serve.

Rocky Patel Vintage 1992

The Rocky Patel Vintage 1992 is often regarded as the "Filet Mignon of Cigars" because of its medium-full body. It is rich in flavor, and lacks the delicate and fruity notes that are becoming more and more popular.

Fortunately, the absence of light and fruit flavors doesn't make it an overpowering smoke. If your looking for a classic cigar that isn't too harsh, one that a gentleman might enjoy, we recommend the Rocky Patel Vintage 1992.

Hey Ocean

I guess you know a band is unique when even our musical staff writer is at a lost for words when trying to describe the sound of Hey Ocean.

So, instead of trying to lure you into to listening to them by a eloquently worded definition of their style, we have a music video for your listen to.

You'll know within the first 20 seconds if Hey Ocean is one of your new favorite bands or not.

Enjoy,