Time To Bite Into Chicago! This is the Chicago River, which is unique in that it flows OUT of Lake Michigan and into the river, a nifty engineering trick! Speaking of Lake Michigan: That’s my wife Alex and I standing… Read More ›
Cookbooks
Celebrating “Day Of The Dead” Wednesday With Mexican Sweet Treats!
Bernadette celebrates the “Day Of The Dead” with a terrific recipe for “Anise Orange Pan de Muertos!” In her story, Bernadette gives the history of this special day, which is November 1, and also gives us a delicious treat to… Read More ›
I Love “Octopus Balls!” Here Is The Delicious Reason Why…And A Recipe Too!
OK, complete disclosure: I love Octopus Balls. Now, you may want to know why, so let’s take a trip to find out together: Octopus Balls in Tokyo! It all began on my first trip to Tokyo, when I had a… Read More ›
Harrods Has A $28 Sandwich! Prepare To Be “Gobsmacked!”
“But It’s Just A Sandwich!” Some things are shouted loud enough to be heard all the way across the Atlantic Ocean – as I heard that Londoners are up in arm over a new sandwich being sold at Harrods, the… Read More ›
A Cheesy Pickles Potato Balls Recipe – Thanks To Tanooki’s Homemade Cafe!
So, I woke up this morning to find this terrific post from Tanooki – who reminded me that it is “International Chefs Day!” Click her story above and see this recipe – which looks fun to make and delicious to… Read More ›
A Halloween “Dinner And A Movie” Recipe To Die For – Cornish Game Hens With Vincent Price!
Cooking Up A Halloween “Dinner And A Movie” With Vincent Price! Yes, that’s a heavily disquised Diana Rigg helping Vince Price serve up a lot of bloody fun for Halloween – it’s time for a ghoulish “Dinner And A Movie!”… Read More ›
Here’s Tanooki’s Truffle Fry Recipe! Celebrating National Food Day!
Tanooki’s Truffle Fries! My blogging friend Tanooki has a great story today – because it’s Happy National Food Day! As she posted earlier: “Attention to all foodies, today October 16th is the day to celebrate our best friend, FOOD!” Here… Read More ›
My Deep-Fried Oreo Taste Test – The Feast Of San Gennaro!
Does This Look Good? I’m always intrigued when I see an Oreo cookie mashup – this time wrapped in bacon and fried…yum! If you don’t know, an Oreo is simple a chocolate round cookie that is held together with creamy… Read More ›
RIP Chef Michael Chiarello….Paying Tribute To This Great Chef And His “Live Fire” Cooking…
RIP Chef Michael Chiarello…. Such sad news for foodies like me…the brilliant Chef Michael Chiarello died suddenly last Friday…Chiarello’s family released this statement: “As we navigate this profound loss, we hold dear the moments we cherished with him, both in… Read More ›
Zucchini Steps Into The Spotlight – My Favorite Succotash Dish Celebrates Roasted Corn And Garlic Too!
My Zucchini-Corn-Mozzarella Succotash Recipe! I’m always looking for new ways to integrate Zucchini, Broccoli and other green vegetables into my menu – and this recipe can use both to create a “succotash” that makes a great side dish for any… Read More ›
