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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!"

• A Creole Jambalaya Recipe! My “52 In 22 Cooking Challenge” Goes “Pot Cooking” With The Commanders Palace!

  By johnrieber on August 31, 2022 • ( 3 )

  

  Who Wants Jambalaya?” The word “Jambalaya” always reminds me of “Seinfeld”, when Kramer almost sings the word as he describes the dish – but I got my inspiration from one of New Orleans’ greatest restaurants! Commander’s Palace has been a… Read More ›

• Carol’s Monday Musings! Food and Music – And My Lamb Dish Too!

  By johnrieber on August 29, 2022 • ( 0 )

  

  Monday Musings where normally I share some things that have thrilled me, made me think or smile or even have a mini-rant but generally it is my happy place and I hope yours…Today it is a happy place although my… Read More ›

• Time For Fried Chicken Fried Egg Sandwiches In Japan — SoraNews24 Has The Recipe!

  By johnrieber on August 28, 2022 • ( 3 )

  

  Tsukimi sandwiches on their way back to KFC Japan, in katsu and non-katsu forms – and SoraNews24 has the story and ingredients. Japan loves seasonal foods and flavors, and though we’ve still got a few days of summer left, stomachs… Read More ›

• A “Shogun” Burger! This Unique Tokyo Burger Has A Samurai Sword!

  By johnrieber on August 27, 2022 • ( 4 )

  

  What A Unique And Impressive Burger! You know how much I love burgers of all kinds, so when I come across one as impressive as this, I just have to share! The Shogun Burger Restaurant in Shinjuku, a central district… Read More ›

• CarolCooks2…Her A-Z World Cuisines…Part 22…Ecuador!

  By johnrieber on August 24, 2022 • ( 1 )

  

  Please read Carol’s terrific series – today is Ecuador! Welcome to my new A-Z …World Cuisines…where I will be looking at the countries of the world, their food and national dish or their most popular dish around the world…by this I… Read More ›

• 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 ›