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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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Do You “Egg Foo Young?” I Made The Recipe Thanks To Michael Ruhlman!
Do You “Egg Foo?” Young, that is! It’s an iconic dish – here’s a description: “Egg foo young (Cantonese: fu jung daan) is a savory Chinese-American omelet characterized by its thick, pancake-like shape and fluffy texture. It is traditionally deep-fried or shallow-fried… Read More ›
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Revisiting A Terrific Veal Prince Orloff Recipe – Thanks To Mary Tyler Moore!
Making Veal Fit For A Prince And Mary Tyler Moore Too! As I begin to lay out some culinary goals for 2026, I was asked to share one of my most unusual recipes, and explain why…well, you all have the… Read More ›
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Need Some Good Luck In 2026? Here’s Your Happy New Year’s “Hoppin’ John!”
Dig Into This “Good Luck” Stew For 2026! Do you know what “Hoppin’ John” is? Well I didn’t for years, but thanks to my wife Alex, I learned that it’s a longtime tradition: you are supposed to make it on New… Read More ›
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Flying Fish, Lasagna Soup + Smashed Tacos! Bite Into My “Top 5” Dishes Of 2025!
Happy New Year! First of all, I hope you all had a delicious end to 2025 – because now it’s time to look at the new year that awaits! This gif is credited to Liza Jernow and bravo Liza! It… Read More ›
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Sipping A Bellini At Harry’s Bar In Venice! Cooking Their “Food With A View” At Home Too!
Welcome To Harry’s Bar In Venice! Yes, it may seem nondescript outside, but inside is one of the most legendary bars in the world – Harry’s Bar in Venice Italy opened in 1931 – and the 94 year-old institution is… Read More ›
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“Goodfellas Garlic” For My End Of Year “Dinner And A Movie!” Clemenza’s Meatballs From “The Godfather” Too!
The link above is a delicious way to end the year! I’m sharing this again because tonight I am making “Goodfellas Garlic!” If you click the story above you will find out why the film has the late great Paul… Read More ›
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Exploring African ‘Yassa Poulet” Thanks To Carol’s Terrific “A – Z” Of World Cuisine!
Time To Head To The Sahara Desert! I have followed Carol’s terrific “A – Z” of world cuisine for several years now, and each one is eye-opening and delicious! On her latest culinary adventure, Carol heads to Mauritania, and it’s… Read More ›
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Who Needs A “Prawn Cocktail Scotch Eggs” Recipe? It’s From Carol’s Terrific Holiday Cookbook!
Celebrating Carol’s “Homemade Christmas” Cookbook! So exciting to share once again – the great food blogger Carol Taylor released a holiday cookbook, which I purchased – and you can buy it as well on Amazon! As she wrote in her… Read More ›
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A Hot Mid-Winter French Onion Soup Recipe For A Cold Snowy Day!
“Baby It’s Cold Outside!“ That classic holiday song sums up New York City recently, with lows in the teens – and some snow – and snow men! I love how mini-snowmen pop up everywhere, like the one I found overlooking… Read More ›
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Making Corn Cookies For The Holidays! Here’s The “Milk Bar” Recipe!
Time To Make Chef Christina Tosi’s Incredible Milk Bar Corn Cookies For The Holidays! I don’t make desserts, and I rarely ever bake anything – but cookies are the only time I usually do, because of recipes like this one!… Read More ›
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