Who Wants A Hearty Winter Soup Pistou? Easy: I do! As we begin to leave fall behind and settle into winter, I am pulling out a favorite recipe from the legendary Patricia Wells: a deliciously hearty Soup Pistou! For those… Read More ›
A Wild “Origin Story” For The Delicious “Tarte Tatin!” Thanks to the terrific Chefs Michiel and Jeen, and their great food website “Cook And Drink”, I learned a great story about the possible origin of a classic French dessert! The… Read More ›
Who Wants A “Parmentier?” Oh, And What Exactly Is It? Well, most of you probably know the answer, but I didn’t! But it turns out one of my favorites places to visit factors into the dish. Go to Paris and… Read More ›
Meet The Rao’s! There is a restaurant in East Harlem that has been open since 1896 – run by multi-generations of the Rao family. But don’t ever think you can eat there! This legendary restaurant has only ten tables –… Read More ›
Happy Birthday To The Iconic Patricia Wells! The happiest of days to the wonderful Chef / Cookbook Author Patricia Wells, who turns 80 years old today! Alex and I took this photo at Patricia’s Provence home – we were celebrating… Read More ›
Welcome To Tokyo’s Iconic Tsukiji Fish Market… The world’s largest fish market is in Tokyo – the “Tsukiji” Market is one of the most fascinating places I have visited – here is what it’s like to wander through it at… Read More ›
Have You Made A “Half ‘n’ Half” Frittata? Well, before you answer, let me explain: my wife Alex found the recipe for a very healthy frittata that uses mashed sweet potato as a bottom crust! I was eager to make… Read More ›
Have You Eaten A “Confetti Salad?” Well, I never heard of it, but thanks to my wife Alex, now I am hooked! A Confetti Salad is a colorful, crisp, and refreshing dish loaded with a bright mix of vegetables that… Read More ›
Cheers From Paradise! This was our group in Tuscany, helping Alex and I celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary….why am I telling you this on a food blog? Because of this! I made this traditional “Pici pasta” dish while there –… Read More ›
Dig Into Mr. “Hot Dog Head!” A bit of a warning here: I am going to share hilarious – and in some cases jaw-dropping – Halloween treats that you can make – yes, recipes to spice up your Halloween party!… Read More ›
