When Is “Ceviche” Actually “Tiradito?” Well, it’s not a question I even knew to ask, but when Chef Mimi visited the Daintree Rainforest in Australia, she was served an incredible dish that I had to share! This was a starter called… Read More ›
Chef memoirs
Vince Vaughn Celebrates The Legendary “Cooking Nonnas!” Their True Story Becomes A Star-Studded Film!
Nonna’s In The Kitchen! As a foodie, I love this story: a great restaurant on Staten Island is run by Grandmas – which keeps their family recipes alive for generations to come! Bravo Jody Scarvella, Owner Of Enoteca Maria On… Read More ›
A Healthy Seared Salmon + Asparagus Pea Feta Salad Meal! Recipes Here!
As happens, frequently, this dish began as an Instagram link from my wife Alex…she wanted a healthy salad that was different, and this one did the trick! I decided to make this the + one to my normal seared salmon… Read More ›
Celebrating Hollywood’s Iconic Watering Hole! The History Of “Musso & Frank” Restaurant!
Hollywood’s Iconic Restaurant Musso & Frank Is 105 Years Young! Time to raise an ice cold Martini glass to Musso & Frank – Hollywood’s oldest and most iconic restaurant – with the best Martini in town as well! I am… Read More ›
My Wife’s Favorite One Pot Pasta EVER! Here’s The Recipe That Blew Her Away!
Behold My Wife’s Favorite Pasta Dish Of All Time! I know, not blown away by the photo, are you? That’s OK, I wasn’t either – but when Alex took a bite, her face lit up and she said these words:… Read More ›
Biting Down On “National Burger Month!” From Hamburger America To Burger Beast – A Worldwide Celebration!
Time To Bite Into “National Burger Month!” I love celebrating America’s national sandwich – the burger! Yes, it’s a month to celebrate for sure, and I plan to make a “subtle” cheeseburger like this one: As you guessed, this post… Read More ›
Do You Love Bermuda Coconut Conch Chowder? My “Scungilli” Recipe Two Ways!
Who Loves “Scungilli In A Can?” Well I do of course, because when I was shopping in a great New York Italian deli, I found this one and bought it! Oh, and just so you know: A conch is a type… Read More ›
Do You “Zoodle?” Here Are Great Zucchini Noodle Recipes – Thanks To Stanley Tucci!
Behold the Mighty “Zoodle!” Yes, I am a “Zoodleholic”…it all began when I saw this photo: Yes, Actor / Author Stanley Tucci is a “Zoodler” – and my wife Alex has met him several times and they always talk food!… Read More ›
Who Misses KFC’s “Double Down Dogs?” I Do! Here’s What It Is And Why We Need It Back!
Have You Ever “Doubled Down” at KFC? This is one of the greatest “food mashups”, thanks to KFC, which not only excels in the world of fried chicken, but has a history of doing fun food creations like this…more in… Read More ›
Tired Of Leftovers? Time For “Larder Dining” With Smoked Salmon Chowder!
Cupboards Full? Let’s Clean Them Out Deliciously! I found this photo online – a food cupboard stuffed with things we all seem to never get around to using…and it’s just as bad here: My wife’s Mom made a list once… Read More ›
Bite! Eat! Repeat! 