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I love great food, interesting books, fascinating travel, outrageous movies, and bacon, especially when it sits on top of a great cheeseburger!

I work in entertainment - and I have been lucky enough to interview some really talented Artists - that guides my posts: interesting and provocative movies, music, social media and of course, food, since I believe strongly in the maxim, "everyone eats!"

• Do You “Zoodle?” Here Are Great Zucchini Noodle Recipes – Thanks To Stanley Tucci!

  By johnrieber on April 29, 2025 • ( 4 )

  

  Behold the Mighty “Zoodle!” Yes, I am a “Zoodleholic”…it all began when I saw this photo: Yes, Actor / Author Stanley Tucci is a “Zoodler” – and my wife Alex has met him several times and they always talk food!… Read More ›

• Want “Conveyor Belt Sushi” – At Home? Here’s How To Do It!

  By johnrieber on April 28, 2025 • ( 9 )

  

  Have You Tried Conveyor Belt Sushi? These incredible conveyor belt sushi bars are popular in Tokyo, and are expanding all over the world as well: I’ve had it many times in Tokyo, and one of the restaurants had a “Double… Read More ›

• Who Misses KFC’s “Double Down Dogs?” I Do! Here’s What It Is And Why We Need It Back!

  By johnrieber on April 27, 2025 • ( 10 )

  

  Have You Ever “Doubled Down” at KFC? This is one of the greatest “food mashups”, thanks to KFC, which not only excels in the world of fried chicken, but has a history of doing fun food creations like this…more in… Read More ›

• My Love Of “Bacon-Wrapped” Food…With Recipes!

  By johnrieber on April 25, 2025 • ( 9 )

  

  “Can You Add Bacon To My Order”? If that is the first thing you ask your server when ordering a meal, then I have a culinary adventure for you! First, smell what I’m cooking: Yes, there is nothing better than… Read More ›

• Tired Of Leftovers? Time For “Larder Dining” With Smoked Salmon Chowder!

  By johnrieber on April 24, 2025 • ( 11 )

  

  Cupboards Full? Let’s Clean Them Out Deliciously! I found this photo online – a food cupboard stuffed with things we all seem to never get around to using…and it’s just as bad here: My wife’s Mom made a list once… Read More ›

• Have You Heard The Sound Of A “Chop Cheese?” The Story Of A Legendary NY Sandwich!

  By johnrieber on April 23, 2025 • ( 8 )

  

  Who Wants A Chop Cheese? Time to explore some of New York’s greatest “hand held” food! This “chop cheese” is a NY neighborhood favorite, named because of the “chop chop” sound as it is cooked – and it is delicious!… Read More ›

• My Obsession With Fish ‘n’ Chips Takes Me To London + My Fried Shrimp Debacle!

  By johnrieber on April 22, 2025 • ( 17 )

  

  London Calling! Say hello to Big Ben! It is one of the world’s most iconic images, and certainly one of the most photographed as well. It was all part of some great London adventures I have had, which began with… Read More ›

• A Vending Machine Burger Bot? Here’s Video! Plus Robot Bartenders! Yes, Your Food Future Is Here And It’s Motorized!

  By johnrieber on April 21, 2025 • ( 2 )

  

  Who Wants A “Robo Burger?” I Do! I love this: it’s a vending machine that will make a burger robotically for you! It’s the “Robo Burger” and it does what it says right on the machine: makes a burger robotically… Read More ›

• Who Wants Mediterranean Baked Stuffed Chicken Thighs? Here’s A Great Recipe!

  By johnrieber on April 19, 2025 • ( 6 )

  

  Who Wants A Stuffed Baked Chicken Thigh? Well I did, after finding this cool recipe for a dish that adds some exotic mediterranean flavors to a chicken thigh! First and foremost, thanks to “The Mediterranean Dish” website for the recipe… Read More ›

• It’s Friday – Drink Up! My Favorite “Video-Worthy” Cocktails For The Weekend!

  By johnrieber on April 18, 2025 • ( 11 )

  

  Cheers To The Weekend! That’s our good friend Yvette toasting with Alex as we kicked off a weekend of fun, and after the weeks we are all having, this Friday night tradition is more necessary than ever! I’ve seen some… Read More ›