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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!"
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Hey, Did You “Tartiflette?” Chefs Michiel And Jean Have A Unique Potato Recipe Here!
Hey, Who “Tartifletted?” I know, pretty immature, but it’s a funny word that I didn’t know, but thanks to Michiel and Jean at their “Cook And Drink” website, now I do! These two great Chefs share so many great recipes,… Read More ›
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“X” Marks The “In-N-Out” Spot! How A Wacky Film Inspired Their Design – And Look At These BURGERS!
In-N-Out Marks The “Palm Tree” Spot! First, thanks to “Muge at the California Forever FB page…this was posted the other day: I just learned this – most In-N-Out Burger locations feature two palm trees grown to form an X, because… Read More ›
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A “One Pot” Wonder – Orzo With Leeks And Fennel! It’s Spring Cooking With The BKD Cookbook Club!
Time For Some Spring Cleaning – And A “One Pot” Wonder! It’s the time of year when we like to freshen up for the good weather to come…and for food, that means bright, fresh cooking that is lighter, yet still… Read More ›
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Painting Chicago’s River Green For St. Patrick’s Day – And Mile High Sandwiches Too!
Who’s Hungry For St. Patrick’s Day? Well, a ridiculous question because we all are! And with the unique food that is consumed today, it’s going to be a celebration – thanks to Pastrami! Here’s a bit of history of St…. Read More ›
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Who Wants A “Juicy Lucy”? Here Are Two Cheese-Stuffed Burger Recipes!
What’s A “Juicy Lucy” – And Why Don’t I Have One? Don’t worry, it’s a question I had as well – until I discovered the story of this legendary burger from Minnesota! “HOME OF THE ORIGINAL JUCY LUCY!” That’s what… Read More ›
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Have You Had A Vietnamese “Banh xeo” Pancake? Heading To Vietnam With Chef Ottolenghi’s Recipe!
Heading Around The World To Discover Vietnamese Cuisine! One of the things I enjoyed most about the year-long cooking challenge I undertook in 2022 is that I got to go to places in the world where the food is uniquely… Read More ›
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Touring Burgundy’s Legendary J. Drouhin Wine Cave! See This Wild Mold Storage!
Talk About A Wine With Age! Check out those oblong shapes in the lower part of the picture. These are bottles of wine, stored in one of Burgundy’s most iconic wine cellars, and yes, these bottles are covered with mold!… Read More ›
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Need To Stretch Your Egg Dollar? These Recipes Offer “Egg Stretching” Help!
Eggs! I love them, and there are so many ways to enjoy them, but lately, they are sure in the news, aren’t they? I shocked some folks when I shared this picture: Now, while this was a specialty grocery store,… Read More ›
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Would You Eat A “Quadruple Bypass Burger?” The Wildest Food In A Bun!
Step Back – That Burger Just Might Attack! Yes, I love to explore the wildest and wackiest food on the planet – like this massive burger at an aptly named restaurant in Las Vegas! Welcome To the “Heart Attack Grill!”… Read More ›
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Want A Mixed Drink – Served By Robot Bartenders? The Future Of Mixology Is Here!
Robot Bartenders Are Here! Well, Robots are now taking over another function: booze! Las Vegas is home now to robotic bartenders, who can make mixed drinks and refill your nuts! Here’s the headline: “Two robotic arms have replaced bartenders at… Read More ›
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