Do You Ever Purchased Gourmet Food “Pre-Made”? This is a picture of a Braised Short Rib Pot Pie – which I had shipped to my house frozen. Why? Well, that’s what we are here to discuss. I’ve made pot pies,… Read More ›
Cookbooks
Need An Early Easter Idea? Here’s My “Dinner And A Movie” Recipe With Julia Child’s Iconic Boeuf Bourguignon!
Having A Delicious Easter “Dinner And A Movie” – With Julia Child! I love food and I love movies – and I am thinking about the upcoming Easter weekend, and here is my plan for a “dinner and a movie”… Read More ›
Have You Had Fried Ipswich Clams? Welcome To the Iconic Grand Central Oyster Bar!
Time To Belly Up To The Bar – Grand Central’s Oyster Bar! One of the great things about New York City is the architecture: for example, here is the majestic Grand Central Train Terminal: After you make your way through… Read More ›
Who Wants Cheesy Corned Beef Hash And Eggs? I Do – Here’s Robin & Willow’s Recipe!
Take A Look At My New Favorite Recipe! One of the great things about social media is I’ve met so many people through their blogs, like Robin, who runs the Robin & Willow blog…she has great recipes along with lots… Read More ›
A Seattle “Smoked Salmon Chowder” Recipe – From The Flying Fishmongers!
Watch Out For The Flying Fish! Yes, that’s a flying salmon – because the legendary Pike Place Fish Market Fishmongers in Seattle has the most entertaining way to fill your order – by tossing it to you! Seattle’s famous Pike… Read More ›
Hey, Did You “Tartiflette?” Chefs Michiel And Jean Have A Unique Potato Recipe Here!
Hey, Who “Tartifletted?” I know, pretty immature, but it’s a funny word that I didn’t know, but thanks to Michiel and Jean at their “Cook And Drink” website, now I do! These two great Chefs share so many great recipes,… Read More ›
A “One Pot” Wonder – Orzo With Leeks And Fennel! It’s Spring Cooking With The BKD Cookbook Club!
Time For Some Spring Cleaning – And A “One Pot” Wonder! It’s the time of year when we like to freshen up for the good weather to come…and for food, that means bright, fresh cooking that is lighter, yet still… Read More ›
Painting Chicago’s River Green For St. Patrick’s Day – And Mile High Sandwiches Too!
Who’s Hungry For St. Patrick’s Day? Well, a ridiculous question because we all are! And with the unique food that is consumed today, it’s going to be a celebration – thanks to Pastrami! Here’s a bit of history of St…. Read More ›
Who Wants A “Juicy Lucy”? Here Are Two Cheese-Stuffed Burger Recipes!
What’s A “Juicy Lucy” – And Why Don’t I Have One? Don’t worry, it’s a question I had as well – until I discovered the story of this legendary burger from Minnesota! “HOME OF THE ORIGINAL JUCY LUCY!” That’s what… Read More ›
Have You Had A Vietnamese “Banh xeo” Pancake? Heading To Vietnam With Chef Ottolenghi’s Recipe!
Heading Around The World To Discover Vietnamese Cuisine! One of the things I enjoyed most about the year-long cooking challenge I undertook in 2022 is that I got to go to places in the world where the food is uniquely… Read More ›
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