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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!"

• Frenchie’s Grilled Lamb With Peas And Mint Recipe! My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge Heads To Paris!

  By johnrieber on August 23, 2022 • ( 9 )

  

  Who’s Ready To Go To Paris? Well, that’s where I ate Chef Greg Marchand’s incredible lamb dish – at his restaurant Frenchie’s, and we are all heading back there! For week #34 in my “52 in 22 cooking challenge”, I… Read More ›

• Wild Ice Cream Mashups! Mustard Ice Cream! An Ice Cream Burger! Last Chance To Celebrate Summer!

  By johnrieber on August 21, 2022 • ( 14 )

  

  Who Wants An Ice Cream Cone? I know, stupid question – WE ALL DO! As we head into the last weeks of summer, why not try some ice cold refreshment – with a twist? Try These Wild Ice Cream Mashups!… Read More ›

• Friday Food Reviews From CarolCooks2…Potatoes! And My Potato Cake Recipe!

  By johnrieber on August 19, 2022 • ( 4 )

  

  Welcome to Friday Food Reviews, this is a terrific weekly blog from CarolCooks2…here is her terrific story of potatoes – what they are.  where do they grow, what can we substitute them for in a recipe, and are they safe… Read More ›

• Cooking Scallops Three Ways! Seared! Baked! Blue! My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge Has Them All!

  By johnrieber on August 17, 2022 • ( 8 )

  

  I Love Scallops! No Matter WHAT Color They Are! Yes, scallops are one of my favorite items to cook with – but why and I mentioning color? Well, it’s all part of this week’s “52 In 22 cooking challenge!” It… Read More ›

• Here’s Robbie’s Delicious Fish Pie Recipe! Robbie’s inspiration!

  By johnrieber on August 15, 2022 • ( 5 )

  

  Here is a link to Robbie’s terrific family recipe – enjoy her story and of course, her food! Last week I didn’t post a recipe. I was away at a game reserve with my family and our access to Wi-Fi… Read More ›

• Carol’s Terrific Saturday Snippets…Wine Wine Wine! Today’s One Word Prompt Is “Vine”!

  By johnrieber on August 13, 2022 • ( 1 )

  

  Welcome to Saturday Snippets this is one of my favourite posts of the week I learn much from my research and your comments so please keep them coming…my muse is a funny thing sometimes a word is given to me… Read More ›

• The World’s Most DECADENT Mashed Potato Recipe! My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge Swims In Butter!

  By johnrieber on August 10, 2022 • ( 5 )

  

  The World’s Most Decadent Mashed Potatoes! The late Chef Joe Robuchon was known to make the world’s most decadent mashed potatoes, and here’s why! Jöel Robuchon’s purée de pomme is known as the most famous mashed potatoes recipe in the… Read More ›

• I Ate A Delicious Ramen Burger! Plus A Side Of “Seaweed Fries!”

  By johnrieber on August 8, 2022 • ( 14 )

  

  Behold The Majesty Of Ramen – In A Burger! Time to share my amazing “Ramen Burger” adventure in Los Angeles – a culinary journey that began in Japan! Meet The Ramen Burger Master! First, meet Chef Keizo Shimamoto – who… Read More ›

• Bite Into The “Donair!” Nova Scotia’s Uniquely Delicious 6 Pound Meal!

  By johnrieber on August 7, 2022 • ( 5 )

  

  Anyone Want A Six Pound Donair? Hey, who wants to head to Nova Scotia with me to take on this BIG BIG BIG meal? Before anyone objects, this is not for one person – we have to have a food party for… Read More ›

• It’s National Oyster Day! Here Is How You Can Celebrate The Bi-Valve!

  By johnrieber on August 5, 2022 • ( 3 )

  

  Nothing Better Than Freshly Shucked Oysters! I love fresh oysters! The look, the briny freshness of the ocean, and of course, the icy cold sensation as they slide down your throat…and they are incredibly good for you as well! Here… Read More ›