A Fresh Pea Soup For Summer….And It’s Healthy Too! If you read this blog you know I share stories of cheeseburgers, vertical lasagna and other dishes they may not be “calorie free” – but I also love to cook healthy… Read More ›
Hey! It’s “National Bacon Lovers Day!” Well, imagine my surprise and delight to discover that today is the day that bacon lovers everywhere do this! Yes, I did it too: I made a sandwich to celebrate this special day, and… Read More ›
Celebrating “Anything Bread-y” With A Great “Unity” Recipe! Time to bake with the iconic Chef Dominique Crenn – this time, bread with a purpose! I always look forward to Jo Tracey’s wonderful “Brookford Kitchen Diaries” challenge, which asks fellow cooks… Read More ›
My Paella Adventure! I’m always looking for some new recipes, and what better way to find one than looking in a cookbook I had sitting right on my shelf! I was inspired by this great cookbook we bought after our… Read More ›
Who Wants A Taste Of Summer? Well, I sure do, especially after my good friend and incredible winemaker Pam Starr gave me some of her summer harvest! A wide variety of fresh Napa Valley tomatoes and yellow zucchini squash were… Read More ›
Who Wants Pepsi Cola Chicken Drumsticks For Your Summer B-B-Q? Who doesn’t? I mean we all love drumsticks, right? With summer in the last stages of fun, let’s make some chicken drunkstaicks glazed with Pepsi-cola! As a fan of Asian… Read More ›
My Wife Loves Ribollita… Well, that headline is true and it obviously leads me to the point of this post – I had to make some for her! Ribollita is a hearty, traditional Tuscan soup made from leftover vegetables, beans (like… Read More ›
Is That Steak Wearing A Hat? You have every right to ask that question. What exactly is riding atop that beautiful looking filet? The answer follows, as I revisit one of New York’s most colorful restaurants! Welcome To Bad Roman! New… Read More ›
Now THIS Is My Kind Of Food Ad! When I came across this online, you know I was hooked – a unique burger that uses “okonomiyaki” buns! Wild, and you know I had to make it – so I did!… Read More ›
Ready To Taste A Safari “Sundowner” Treat? This is a delicious safari staple, which I will explain in a moment – because one thing I’ve been asked a lot is “what do you eat on a safari?” Here’s the answer,… Read More ›
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