Jo’s Brookford Kitchen Diaries Try Something “New” – Or “Newish…” For those who read regularly, I love to take part in Jo Tracy’s terrific “BKD” monthly cooking challenge…this month, I cooked the dish you see above, and its because Jo… Read More ›
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Your 2026 Academy Awards Food Menu! Here’s What Oscar Eats With The Stars!
What Do The Stars Eat On Oscar Night? Well, perhaps Lady Gaga will enjoy a sandwich, but I think it’s going to be a lot more extravagant than that – beginning with a “smoked salmon and caviar” Oscar! For the… Read More ›
Making Zucchini Noodles – “Zoodles!” + Chefs Michiel And Jean Have A Zucchini Recipe Too!
Behold the Mighty “Zoodle!” Yes, I am a “Zoodleholic”…it all began when my wife Alex didn’t want pasta one night – but we had a lot of Zucchini, so she bought this nifty “Zoodler” and away we went! A recent… Read More ›
Nigella Lawson Joins “The Great British Bake Off!” Here Are Some Of Her Unique Recipes To Enjoy!
Nigella Joins The “Great British Bake Off” Team! While this was officially announced last month, I am just getting around to sharing this incredibly good news – my favorite TV show has added an incredibly empathetic Chef! Fans of the… Read More ›
Bone Marrow Risotto? Yes Please! Chef Mimi’s Recipe PLUS My Bone Marrow Pasta Experience!
Who Loves Bone Marrow? I will be honest: I know a fair number of people don’t really like it: whether it’s the texture – a “meat custard” vibe – or simply the concept of eating what’s inside a hard bone,… Read More ›
Want To “Ottolenghi?” Here’s His Delicious “Orzo With Prawns, Tomato and Marinated Feta” Recipe!
I Tackled A “Simple” Dish From Chef Yotam Ottolenghi! My wife was the first to turn me on to the incredibly inventive Chef Yotam Ottolenghi, when she bought me one of his cookbooks: Chef Yotam Assaf Ottolenghi is Israeli-born. He… Read More ›
A Stuffed Bleu Cheese Burger – An Homage To The Late Great Chef Michael Chiarello…
I shared an obituary for Chef Michael Chiarello, who died in 2023…a true loss to the culinary world. My wife Alex and I were part of a great event at his house once, where he showcased his love of “live… Read More ›
Want Healthy Protein? How About “Gingered Beef With Asparagus And Leek?”
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 the… Read More ›
The Hottest Food Trend For 2026 Is “Grandmacore”! Here’s Her Scalloped Potato Recipe!
Grandma’s In The Kitchen Cooking Up A Storm! I had a Grandmother who cooked, and I’m sure most of you did as well…as it turns out, Grandma’s cooking is the hottest culinary trend of 2026! This Schwenkfelder Library drawing shows… Read More ›
Penne Rigate – Francis Mayes Style! My “Food With A View” Is “Under The Tuscan Sun” For The BKD Cookbook Club!
My “Food With A View” Goes “Under The Tuscan Sun!” Well, this was a really fun post to write – and eat as well! That’s because Jo Tracey’s terrific BKD Cookbook Club wanted this: Let your next (or your most… Read More ›
Bite! Eat! Repeat! 