Dreaming Of Nantucket Bay Scallops! Behold. These are Nantucket Bay Scallops. Yes, they are about the size of a U.S. dime, but they are packed with a thousand dollars of flavor! I am lusting for them right now, but I… Read More ›
Month: August 2026
A “Little Pillow” Sandwich? Here’s Robert Pattinson’s “Pasta You Hold In Your Hand” Recipe!
Who’s Hungry? “Antinous” Is! That’s Robert Pattinson’s role in “The Odyssey”, a truly brilliant film based on the classic Greek novel. Pattinson plays the villainous Antinous, the leader of the unruly suitors trying to take over Odysseus’s palace, steal his… Read More ›
A Fresh Pea Soup Recipe For Summer…
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 ›
Celebrating National Bacon Lover’s Day With A “BMT!” Bacon Facts + Eating Bacon On The Moon!
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 ›
Baking Chef Dominique Crenn’s “Unity Bread!” The Latest “BKD Challenge” Gets “Bread-y!”
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 ›
I Made 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 ›
Celebrating Summer’s Napa Valley Bounty With Tomato Salad + “Zoodle” Recipes!
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 ›
Want “Grilled Pepsi Chicken Drumsticks?” I Tackle “Pepsi Glaze” On My Food!
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 ›
Who Wants “Reboiled” Food? I Do When It’s Ribollita – “Cucina Povera!”
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 ›
Why I WANT A “Bad Roman!” A Cheesy “Raviolo” Filet – New York’s Glittery Italian Shines!
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 ›
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