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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!"

• Would You Eat “French Fries Bread?” Here’s Tokyo’s Hottest New Treat!

  By johnrieber on April 29, 2024 • ( 2 )

  

  “Wait – A Loaf Of Bread Filled With French Fries?” It’s true, and of course the wacky Reporters at SoraNews24.com in Japan would track it down and taste it! It’s exactly what you think it is: a hollowed out loaf… Read More ›

• Need A “Baba au Mandarin Napoleon” Recipe? The “Cook And Drink” Chefs Have It And Here It Is!

  By johnrieber on April 28, 2024 • ( 4 )

  

  I love to share recipes from Chefs across social media – and because I follow Michiel and Jean’s terrific website “Cook and Drink”, I cam across this. Yesterday, April 27th, they posted this: “we celebrate the birthday of the King… Read More ›

• Would You Eat A “Sushi Donut?” I Would And Here’s Why!

  By johnrieber on April 27, 2024 • ( 10 )

  

  Who Wants A “Sushi Donut?” I do! I love food trends: they can be serious, they can be goofy, but I always love new trends that take off and become culinary sensations…and here is a great one! “Sushi Donuts!” That’s… Read More ›

• Want Some Bacon Magic? Here’s A Delicious “Bacon Burrito Weave” Recipe!

  By johnrieber on April 26, 2024 • ( 5 )

  

  Behold The Majesty Of A Bacon Weave! First of all, thanks to all of you who couldn’t wait to share this with me – it’s a new bacon classic, using our favorite cooking technique: the bacon weave! As you can… Read More ›

• Would You Eat “Ketchup Leather?” An L.A. Restaurant Serves It On A Burger!

  By johnrieber on April 25, 2024 • ( 7 )

  

  Time to look at one of LA’s most acclaimed burger joints: Plan Check! When I say these are burgers worth biting down on, here’s what I mean: A cheeseburger topped with sliced pickles – and a slice of “ketchup leather”… Read More ›

• Chez L’Ami Jean! Classic Paris Bistro! Eating Chef Stephane Jego’s Legendary Rice Pudding!

  By johnrieber on April 22, 2024 • ( 12 )

  

  Meet Chef Stéphane Jego – And His Legendary Rice Pudding! One of the best bistros in Paris is called Chez L’Ami Jean – home to an acclaimed Chef who delivers traditional french food with a creative eye – and has… Read More ›

• I Made Elizabeth Taylor’s Favorite Chili! Hollywood’s Legendary “Chasen’s Chili” Recipe Is Here!

  By johnrieber on April 21, 2024 • ( 12 )

  

  Welcome To The Legendary Hollywood Haunt Chasen’s! Time to celebrate an iconic Hollywood restaurant – and one of the town’s most legendary stars! Yes, Chasen’s was a classic “Hollywood haunt” – and a favorite dining spot for some of entertainment’s… Read More ›

• Have You Tried A “Juicy Lucy” Burger? Well I Did And Here’s The Recipe!

  By johnrieber on April 19, 2024 • ( 8 )

  

  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 ›

• Have You Made A Lancashire Hotpot? Here’s The Recipe For this Traditional English Meal!

  By johnrieber on April 17, 2024 • ( 7 )

  

  Time To Dig Into A Lancashire Hotpot! First, this is NOT a picture of my dish – I went online to find some gorgeous photos of a traditional “Lancashire Hotpot” to show you what it should be – before I tried to… Read More ›

• Here’s A Great “Salted Olive Crisps” Recipe! Chef Mimi Cooks Healthy – While I Deep Fry Oreos!

  By johnrieber on April 16, 2024 • ( 6 )

  

  One reason I love social media is that I’ve been able to meet many others who share a passion for food – and it’s even better when they are as talented at it as Chef Mimi is! Case in point:… Read More ›