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 ›
Alcohol And Bars
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 ›
Time To Celebrate “National Wine Day!” Here Are Wine’s Health Benefits!
It’s “National Wine Day“! That’s right, today is a day for me to show my appreciation for wine. That’s right, May 25th is “National Wine Day”, a day to celebrate wine, so get ready to unwind with a glass or two… Read More ›
Who Wants Some “Garlic Coke?” Is It Real? Here’s Your Answer!
Sip On Some “Garlic Coke” – Wait – “What!?!?!?!?!” Here is why the internet is such a great place to live: everyday, someone sends me a photo, or a video, of something wild and wacky – and it happened again… Read More ›
