Marcello
@defeo.io
Writer. Former chef and restaurateur. Devoted to my wife, kids, and chicken cutlets. Usually in that order.
https://defeo.io
https://defeo.io
My first piece for @guitarworld.com.web.brid.gy!
October 25, 2025 at 11:34 PM
My first piece for @guitarworld.com.web.brid.gy!
If we're being honest
If we're being honest
When the definition of self has nothing to do with who you are, it's a problem.
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September 18, 2025 at 5:12 AM
If we're being honest
I can see the Ducks signing Carter Hart. If they're shitty enough to hire Joel Quenneville, they won't have any issues adding Hart either.
September 16, 2025 at 4:32 PM
I can see the Ducks signing Carter Hart. If they're shitty enough to hire Joel Quenneville, they won't have any issues adding Hart either.
Did we forgot?
We promised we never would. I think we did.
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September 12, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Pimping myself out:
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Honest essays on anxiety, neurodivergence, and the everyday mess of being human — written to make sure you never feel alone.
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September 9, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Pimping myself out:
The Last Meritocracy is a reader-supported collection of weekly essays on mental health to help you know you're not alone.
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The Last Meritocracy is a reader-supported collection of weekly essays on mental health to help you know you're not alone.
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Campfire weather is right around the corner. So, this Triple Chocolate S'mores ice cream was a natural next choice to make for @dadyolks.food.
Also, my son requested it, and there's no way I was going to say no to him.
Also, my son requested it, and there's no way I was going to say no to him.
September 6, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Campfire weather is right around the corner. So, this Triple Chocolate S'mores ice cream was a natural next choice to make for @dadyolks.food.
Also, my son requested it, and there's no way I was going to say no to him.
Also, my son requested it, and there's no way I was going to say no to him.
Fig and Mascarpone Gelato freshly churned and headed into the freezer.
I know two things:
1. This is delicious
2. I am going to gain 100 pounds making all this food for @dadyolks.food
I know two things:
1. This is delicious
2. I am going to gain 100 pounds making all this food for @dadyolks.food
September 4, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Fig and Mascarpone Gelato freshly churned and headed into the freezer.
I know two things:
1. This is delicious
2. I am going to gain 100 pounds making all this food for @dadyolks.food
I know two things:
1. This is delicious
2. I am going to gain 100 pounds making all this food for @dadyolks.food
Whining about a first-world problem
Time to get out the world's tiniest violin
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September 2, 2025 at 7:13 PM
My first ever project guitar: a J. Mascis Jazzmaster from Sweetwater. Shielded it, swapping in Tone Shaper electronics, added a Fender saddle bridge and Classic Player Tailpiece, and putting on a Decoboom pick guard. Really excited to finish this up and post pics of the final product.
August 8, 2025 at 3:56 AM
My first ever project guitar: a J. Mascis Jazzmaster from Sweetwater. Shielded it, swapping in Tone Shaper electronics, added a Fender saddle bridge and Classic Player Tailpiece, and putting on a Decoboom pick guard. Really excited to finish this up and post pics of the final product.
Failing with fire: A reflection on burnout, growth, and slowing down
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Failing with fire
A reflection on burnout, growth, and slowing down
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August 6, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Failing with fire: A reflection on burnout, growth, and slowing down
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Not the most exciting picture, but part of my plan with @dadyolks.food is to come up with ways to save cash & minimize waste.
I bought 4 $5 Costco rotisserie chickens, broke them down, and turned them entrees, soups, and snacks.
Was it haute cuisine? No, just easy recipes with virtually no waste.
I bought 4 $5 Costco rotisserie chickens, broke them down, and turned them entrees, soups, and snacks.
Was it haute cuisine? No, just easy recipes with virtually no waste.
August 5, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Not the most exciting picture, but part of my plan with @dadyolks.food is to come up with ways to save cash & minimize waste.
I bought 4 $5 Costco rotisserie chickens, broke them down, and turned them entrees, soups, and snacks.
Was it haute cuisine? No, just easy recipes with virtually no waste.
I bought 4 $5 Costco rotisserie chickens, broke them down, and turned them entrees, soups, and snacks.
Was it haute cuisine? No, just easy recipes with virtually no waste.
Pickling is such an easy and great way to add flavor and a new dimension to food. Excited to publish some pickling recipes on @dadyolks.food soon!
August 3, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Pickling is such an easy and great way to add flavor and a new dimension to food. Excited to publish some pickling recipes on @dadyolks.food soon!
Here are some par cooked fries I prepped today. I'm going to start simple with my first recipe for @dadyolks.food and go with the world's most universally loved food: French Fries.
(Sorry pizza.)
(Sorry pizza.)
August 2, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Here are some par cooked fries I prepped today. I'm going to start simple with my first recipe for @dadyolks.food and go with the world's most universally loved food: French Fries.
(Sorry pizza.)
(Sorry pizza.)
This is one of the earliest pieces I began writing but I kept pushing it aside. I don't mind showing my vulnerability, but casting a dark shadow on myself is scary.
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I'm sorry for what I said, or did, or thought
Ignorance is a starting place for growth
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July 18, 2025 at 8:11 PM
This is one of the earliest pieces I began writing but I kept pushing it aside. I don't mind showing my vulnerability, but casting a dark shadow on myself is scary.
www.defeo.io/p/im-sorry-f...
www.defeo.io/p/im-sorry-f...
Do what you love.
An unanswered call
To love what you do, you must do what you love.
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July 3, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Do what you love.
The Flyers didn't botch anything here. The Islanders are in a much better spot after an insanely good draft and that makes them a more appealing option. Making a blind decision, anyone would do the same.
Top KHL free agent Maxim Shabanov is heading to the New York Islanders! 🔵🟠
July 3, 2025 at 1:02 AM
The Flyers didn't botch anything here. The Islanders are in a much better spot after an insanely good draft and that makes them a more appealing option. Making a blind decision, anyone would do the same.
