Happy 100th Birthday To El Charro! Talk about tradition! the El Charro Cafe in Tucson, Arizona has been making family-style mexican food since 1922 – the oldest family-owned Mexican restaurant in the US! The best part? I ate there –… Read More ›
Alcohol And Bars
A Terrific “Tom and Jerry” Recipe For Your Holiday Cheer Thanks To “I didn’t have my glasses on….” – Toast!
This is from my blogging friend – cheers! This 19th-century warm, hearty, and festive cocktail still fights cold nights in the Midwest. IT’S NOT OFTEN ONE NEEDS to make a batter for a cocktail, but so it is with the… Read More ›
“Grilled Pepsi Chicken Drumsticks”! I Tackle Pepsi Glaze On My Food – What The Friday?!?!?
Pepsi Cola Chicken Drumsticks! Who doesn’t love drumsticks? While I don’t make them often, they are fun to serve at parties, or just hone hunkering down in front of the TV. As a fan of Asian food, I am always… Read More ›
Look At This Dungeness Crab! Wu’s Wonton King Is “Crab-tacular”! — johnrieber
Welcome To New York City’s Chinatown! It’s an area that spans many blocks in lower Manhattan, and houses countless restaurants serving up tradition Asian cuisine, along with shops selling all sorts of other merchandise as well… I saw people on… Read More ›
A Boozy Bermuda Fish Chowder! My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge Loves Sherry Pepper Sauce And Rum!
A Traditional Bermuda Fish Chowder! My wife Alex and I went to Bermuda several times, and we love the island, especially their use of “conch” AKA “scungilli” – which I have cooked with many times, and their incredible Bermuda Fish… Read More ›
Cooking At Harry’s Bar! “Legumi alla Primavera” And Bellini’s For My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge!
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 91-year-old institution is famous… Read More ›
Lava Wine And Cassatedde! A Sicilian Ricotta Pastry Recipe! My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge Has Sicilian Flavors!
Eyeing A Lava Recipe! Yes, it’s true: my “52 In 22” cooking challenge is working with volcanic ash and lava! There’s much to share, so let’s begin with this: a few weeks ago I shared this photo showing the cookbooks… Read More ›
Carol’s Terrific Saturday Snippets…Wine Wine Wine! Today’s One Word Prompt Is “Vine”!
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 ›
It’s National White Wine Day! Here’s A BIG Way To Celebrate!
Happy National White Wine Day! I saw this announcement online, and who needs a better excuse to raise a glass to celebrate – and why not make it this glass? Costco had this 46-inch-tall wine glass for just $79.99! Yes,… Read More ›
Happy National Cocktail Day! Enjoy This Rum and Coke Thanks To Tanooki’s Homemade Cafe!
My friend Tanooki reminded us that today is “National Cocktail Day!” Here’s her story of how she is celebrating – take it away! Happy National Cocktail Day! I don’t usually drink alcohol, but since perfect ingredients were in my… Read More ›
Bite! Eat! Repeat! 