Welcome To Tokyo 2016! I was in one of the most magical cities in the world: Tokyo, where everywhere you turn you see something like this: I’m not sure what they are selling, but I’m buying! I brought my wife… Read More ›
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How Did I Miss National Oyster Day? Here Are 3 Recipes To Celebrate The Bi-Valve!
Nothing Better Than Freshly Shucked Oysters! I could celebrate Oysters every day of the year, but when I realized I forgot the official day of celebration, I knew I had to make up for it – so here is the… Read More ›
Have You Had Barcelona Tapas? Here’s Our Meal At The Legendary “Cal Pep!”
Hope you’ve eaten, because I’m about to share some food that will make you VERY HUNGRY! It’s time to celebrate some of the best Spanish tapas from one of the greatest cities in the world! Welcome To Barcelona! Barcelona is Spain’s… Read More ›
Here Is Chef José Andrés Chicken Croquetas Recipe! The Business Of Fine Dining With “Dollar Bill!”
The Business Of Fine Dining! We all eat – and for many of us, exploring new cuisines is part of what makes eating so much fun! Chef Jose Andres is one of the world’s greatest Chefs…his culinary vision is hugely… Read More ›
Amazing Paris Pig’s Trotter At Au Pied de Cochon! Celebrating The Paris Summer Olympics!
Paris Is “Lit Up” For The Olympics! Welcome to Paris – to many, the most beautiful city in the world! And with the Summer Olympic Games about to start, the Arc de Triomphe shines brightly! At night, the city of… Read More ›
Paris 2024 Lit Up For The Olympics! My French Food Adventures – And Potatoes Of Course!
Paris Is Lit Up For The Olympics! We just celebrated our first night in Paris – and we took a cab around the Arc de Triomphe – which was lit up with a French flag proudly swirling in the wind… Read More ›
The Legendary Bellini Recipe From Harry’s Bar! Let’s Head To Venice!
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 ›
Hydrating Foods For Summer! Watermelon Mojito Popsicles Too!
My blogging friend Molly has a great site called Transatlantic Notes, and she shared some really valuable information about food that will hydrate you this hot hot summer! She writes: “No matter the season, staying hydrated is crucial for maintaining overall… Read More ›
Want Some Lava Wine? How About A “Cassatedde?” Here Are Both And They Are Delicious!
Eyeing A Lava Recipe! One of the best things about travel is finding new recipes, like this one that got me working with volcanic ash and lava! This is a “Cassatedde!” And this is the story of how a visit… Read More ›
Will Oysters Rebuild The World? That’s One Plan! Here’s How – And Oyster Recipes Too!
Oysters Are Here To Save The World! OK, perhaps a bit of hyperbole, but a terrific story at TheGuardian.com tells us how Oysters can, indeed, help the fight against climate change and rising sea tides! To that I say “Cheers”… Read More ›