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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!"

• Who Wants Jambalaya? I’ve Got A Classic Recipe AND A “Seinfeld” Spot To Buy It Too!

  By johnrieber on January 17, 2025 • ( 8 )

  

  Who Wants Jambalaya?” The word “Jambalaya” always reminds me of “Seinfeld”, when Newman, the mail carrier who is also Jerry’s neighbor/nemesis almost sings the word as he dances away from “The Soup Nazi” with his prize – here is the… Read More ›

• Have You Made A “Jeow Som” Sauce? Here’s A Great Marinated Beef Recipe…

  By johnrieber on January 16, 2025 • ( 10 )

  

  Check Out Chef Mimi’s “Jeow Som” Recipe! As always, anytime I see Chef Mimi’s great recipes and photos like this one above, I immediately make plans to try the dish myself…especailly because I had no idea what “Jeow Som” was!… Read More ›

• How Chef José Andrés Is Feeding The Displaced In LA’s Fires + How You Can Help…

  By johnrieber on January 15, 2025 • ( 13 )

  

  For those who follow this blog, you know that last week, as multiple areas of Los Angeles country burned out of control, I stopped posting stories…now, I want to share one that offers a chance to help, thanks to a… Read More ›

• A Pause In Posting Due To The Los Angeles Fires…

  By johnrieber on January 11, 2025 • ( 9 )

  

  This is a look at the smoke that is hanging over much of my neighborhood in Beverly Hills California. For those who follow along, I wanted to let you know that I will return to posting recipes and food stories… Read More ›

• Bacon Jell-O + BOOZY Bacon And Egg Poppers! Here Are The Recipes!

  By johnrieber on January 7, 2025 • ( 5 )

  

  Behold “Bacon Jell-O!” Just having a bit of food fun today. We can all agree that Jell-O is not used nearly as much as it should be in our daily lives, right? Thanks to a terrific website called “Instructables”, you… Read More ›

• Need A Cooking Break? Just “Boil In A Bag!” Here’s A Fast And Delicious Ground Pork Noodle Recipe!

  By johnrieber on January 6, 2025 • ( 5 )

  

  Time To “Boil In A Bag” For Dinner! It was a simpler time, right? I mean, these retro ads for “cookin’ bag” foods are something!  After all, who doesn’t want a freshly boiled turkey sandwich? Well, those were the days,… Read More ›

• Want Some Heat? Let’s Flame On And Cook With Fire!

  By johnrieber on January 5, 2025 • ( 7 )

  

  Cooking With Fire! One of my blogging friends shared an interesting story about “fiery food”, and I will share a link in a moment, but it reminded me that I am indeed a fan of flaming food! Need proof? Well… Read More ›

• Chef Rick Tremonto Honors His Mom With “Gloria’s Lasagna!” Here’s The Recipe!

  By johnrieber on January 4, 2025 • ( 11 )

  

  Time For A Traditional Italian Lasagna Dish – Thanks To A Chef’s Mom! There is nothing better in cold winter months than a comforting meal that is full of flavor – so it’s time for a homemade Lasagna, thanks to… Read More ›

• Who Wants A Towering “Mike’s Burger?” Time To Explore Cambodia’s Best Burger!

  By johnrieber on January 2, 2025 • ( 8 )

  

  Let’s Head To Cambodia – And Mike’s Burger House! In 2025, I am going to explore some unique food from around the world…especailly when it’s food you don’t expect to find somewhere, like a Cambodian Burger! Cambodia’s Best Burger!  How… Read More ›

• Making Good Luck “Hoppin’ John!” Here’s A Recipe To A Positive 2025!

  By johnrieber on January 1, 2025 • ( 12 )

  

  Dig Into This “Good Luck” Stew! Do you know what “Hoppin’ John” is? Well I didn’t! I didn’t know a thing about “Hoppin’ John” until my wife told me about it years ago. You are supposed to make it on New… Read More ›