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 ›
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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 ›
Would You Eat A “Hamdog?” This Cheeseburger / Hot Dog Mashup Is Real!
Have You Seen The “Hamdog?” If you love hamburgers – AND if you love hot dogs too – well, then it’s time to bite down hard on this: Yes, it’s a “Hamden” – a really cool food mashup of hamburger… Read More ›
Who Wants A Boozy Bermuda Fish Chowder? This Recipe Has 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 ›
Oven-Baked “Bourbon Butter” BBQ Ribs! Here’s What I Made And How I Made Them!
Who Likes BBQ Ribs? Well, I think most everyone, but since I grew up in Seattle, there wasn’t a lot of BBQ in my life growing up – not the “real” BBQ you find in Texas, Kansas City and the… Read More ›
My “Meat Tie” Was Chef Ming Tsai’s “Gingered Beef With Asparagus And Leek” Recipe!
How Do You Like My “Meat Tie?” It looked like a bold red tie to me, and even though I had a T-shirt on, it made for quite the outfit! Why am I holding this up for you? Because Chef… Read More ›
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