“Every cuisine tells a story. Jewish food tells the story of an uprooted, migrating people and their vanished worlds. It lives in people’s minds and has been kept alive because of what it evokes and represents.” Claudia Roden With that… Read More ›
Month: January 2024
I Taste New York’s Iconic Hot Dog! Flipping Over Gray’s Papaya!
Flipping Out Over Gray’s Papaya! Yes, that’s me outside of Gray’s Papaya, a legendary Hot Dog stand that launched in 1973 and routinely makes the list of “must eat” New York food! Here’s why: OK, so isn’t a hot dog… Read More ›
My Homemade Paella! Here’s The Recipe For Langoustine / Chorizo / Seafood Rice!
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 ›
The “A – Z” Of World Cuisine Heads To Honduras! Carol Cooks “Plato Tipico” and More!
Carol Cooks Around The World! The terrific food blogger Carol Cooks is sharing her year-long look at the world’s cuisine and her latest edition took her to Honduras, where she shares the history of this country’s food! Here is how… Read More ›
Here’s An Incredible Pastrami On Rye From Manny’s Deli In Chicago! Celebrating Mile High Sandwiches!
Hungry? This is a Pastrami Sandwich on Rye. It is a classic delicatessen offering, and when done well, one of my favorite sandwiches of all time. And Manny’s in Chicago does it well indeed! Manny’s is located in the “south… Read More ›
A Juicy “Inside Out” Cheeseburger With A Camembert Bun! Tokyo’s Burgers Rule Again!
Get Ready To Turn Your Cheeseburger “Inside Out?” I love going to Japan because the food is so delicious – and fun too! Here’s an example! J.S. Burgers Cafe in Tokyo’s Shinjuku district offered up a wild wild take on a… Read More ›
A Recipe For Comforting Bacon Corn Chowder! My Favorite “Wet” Food!
Who Loves Chowder? I Do! We are in the depths of winter here in the US, with sub-zero temperatures and it mean I need warm comforting food! I love wet food: so soups, stews and chowders are favorites of mine…and here is… Read More ›
Have You Tried “Marry Me” Lasagna? This Terrific Recipe Is Part Of A Social Media Trend – Food Worth Getting Married For!
Have You Seen The “Marry Me” Food Phenomenon? Well, I hadn’t heard about this until Bernadette showcased the trend – where people are sharing recipes that are worth marrying for! Her “New Classic Recipe” site has this incredible looking Lasagna… Read More ›
Do You Like “Fluffy Tea?” Time To Sip Some “Cheese Tea!” Yes, CHEESE TEA!
Have You Had “Cheese Tea?” aka “Fluffy Tea?” This delicious confection from Asia is growing in popularity in the US – it goes by two different names but this shows you clearly what it looks like: Here’s how it is… Read More ›
Ready For A “Volcanic” Pizza? Dive Into The “Magma Chamber” Here!
Check Out This “Cheesy Magma Volcano” Pizza! Yes, it’s one of the most creative ideas yet! Domino’s in Japan has unveiled their new cheese pizza – and of course the incredible website SoraNews24.com has the story! As they report: “Called the Cheese… Read More ›