Get Ready For “National Macaroni ‘n Cheese” Day! I had no idea that July 14th was a designated holiday! As I will be traveling over the next few weeks, I wanted to make sure everyone knew it was time to… Read More ›
Cookbooks
A 4th Of July Feast With America’s “Founding Foodies”! Here Are Two Revolutionary Recipes From Washington To Jefferson!
Eating With George Washington And Thomas Jefferson For 4th Of July! Well, happy Independence Day to those of you who celebrate! I am diving into a terrific book at America’s “Founding Foodies”, from President George Washington to America’s third President… 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 ›
Have You Made Greek Salt? Well, Tandy Did And Here Is Her Delicious Recipe!
What Is Greek Salt? I didn’t know, but thanks to a great blogger, I do now! Tandy Sinclair shares this on her terrific blog “Lavender And Lime”: “Because of our Mediterranean lifestyle choice, and because I love the flavours, Greek… Read More ›
Here’s A “Grilled Lamb With Peas And Mint” Recipe! Cooking French – Literally!
Who’s Ready To Go To Paris? Well, that’s where I ate Chef Greg Marchand’s incredible lamb dish – at his restaurant Frenchie’s, and my wife and I are headed back in July – so here’s the recipe for this incredible… Read More ›
Have You Made“Veal Prince Orloff?” My Recipe Mixes “Downton Abbey” AND “Mary Tyler Moore”!
Making Veal Fit For A Prince And Mary Tyler Moore Too! It’s one of the funniest scenes from my favorite TV show – more on that later – so of course I had to make “Veal Prince Orloff” – while… Read More ›
Sampling Julia Child’s “Brain Food” – Literally! Her Legendary Ingredients And My “Brain” Meal Too!
Who Wants To Cook With Julia Child? Well, I do – and I will follow her to the wildest areas of cuisine, because she was fearless! That said, a new blogger I now follow religiously, Rebecca, has a terrific website… 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 ›
Have You Made A Traditional British Pork Pie? I Tried Chef Callum Franklin’s Incredible Recipe! “The Pie Room” Rules!
Behold Some Incredible British Meat Pies! My wife Alex has been following Chef Callum Franklin on Instagram…this Executive Chef of Holboern Dining Room in London is an incredible culinary wizard, as his collection of meat pies above attest! We bought… Read More ›
