Watermelon Makes For A Healthy Summer! As hot weather has taken over the US, I am looking for refreshing recipes for summer – and was reminding that my blogging friend Molly has a great site called Transatlantic Notes, and she… Read More ›
Cookbooks
Culinary Wanderlust: “Lime Potato Salad” Recipe From Blanchard’s Table In Anguilla! Tropical Island Escapes – With Food!
Ever Dream Of Escaping To Paradise? Who hasn’t had a bit of #wanderlust when seeing pictures of this kind of getaway: Yes, it is hard to see any downside to a day spent here…the gorgeous beaches of Anguilla in the… Read More ›
Celebrating Summer With A “Parmesan Rind Tomato Butter Pasta” Recipe!
Who loves pasta? How about this delicious dish of “tomato butter” pasta? Well, I do and guess what? I had it at a GREAT restaurant in Napa Valley wine country! This is Ciccio, located at the north end of the town of… Read More ›
Sardine + Anchovies Pasta – With Cheese? Here’s The Recipe For A Deliciously Healthy “Tinned Treat!”
Why thank you A.I. for the photo – because I wanted to show what most people think of when they hear the words “tinned fish.” Served on a piece of toasted bread with a lemon wedge. I, however, had another… Read More ›
Have You Stuffed A Squid? Chef Mimi Did – And Here’s Her Recipe!
Who’s Up For Stuffing A Squid Or Two? Well I am after reading a terrific post from Chef Mimi’s food blog! Mimi made stuffed squid using a recipe she discovered from the wife of a legendary Chef! As Chef Mimi… Read More ›
Making Julia Child’s Sole Meunière Recipe – Made “Miller Wife’s Style!”
Taking On A Famous American Chef! I love fish. I love it pan fried, deep-fried, baked and sautéed. And I love it any way that Julia Child says to do it! Julia Child is arguably the most influential Cookbook Author… Read More ›
My “Messy” Osso Buco Cooking Adventure…Caught On Camera! Recipe Included…
Do You “Osso Buco”? Well I Do – Just In A “Messy” Way! It’s one of the best looking plates I’ve made, after some “post production” on the dish – and it happened on my first time making Osso Buco!… Read More ›
Memorial Day BurgerFest 2026 Recipes! Honoring Our Military And Feasting With Family…
Honoring Those Who Have Sacrificed For Our Freedom… Monday, May 25th is Memorial Day here in the United States. I always lead this story with a reiteration of what Memorial Day means in America: it’s a day to honor those… Read More ›
Who Wants A “Potato Pie?” You Will “Flip” For This “Gateau de Pommes de Terre!”
Time For The Greatest Potato Dish Ever! My wife is an avowed “lover of potatoes”, so when I made this for her, she “flipped” – literally – because that is part of the cooking process! My favorite potato cake recipe… Read More ›
Do You Know The Miracle Of Garlic? Here Are Your “Garlic Health” Benefits + A Recipe Too!
It certainly is that! Garlic pulled right out of the ground and ready to cook with – but why am I telling you this? Because you are looking at one of the greatest food products for your health! The Miracle… Read More ›