In-N-Out Marks The “Palm Tree” Spot! First, thanks to “Muge at the California Forever FB page…this was posted the other day: I just learned this – most In-N-Out Burger locations feature two palm trees grown to form an X, because… Read More ›
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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 ›
Need To Stretch Your Egg Dollar? These Recipes Offer “Egg Stretching” Help!
Eggs! I love them, and there are so many ways to enjoy them, but lately, they are sure in the news, aren’t they? I shocked some folks when I shared this picture: Now, while this was a specialty grocery store,… Read More ›
Have You Tried “Melting Lemon” Chicken? I Made This Delicious Recipe From Robin+Willow!
A Great Way To Add Lemons To Your Cooking – By Melting Them! First, thanks to Robin, from the Robin & Willow food site. She shared this recipe and I told her I was going to make it – and… Read More ›
Who Wants “Stuffies?” Dorothy Has All Your Favorite Clam Recipes!
Who Loves A “Stuffie?” Well, as Dorothy from “The New Vintage Kitchen” points out, all clam lovers do! She shared a post with some terrific ideas for enjoying fresh clams! I love Dorothy’s passion for clams, and her love of… Read More ›
I Bite Into Lilia – Brooklyn’s Best Food! Bravo Chef Missy Robbins!
Want A Taste Of Heaven? New York has so many great laces to eat. How many? Well, how about this stat: Google Maps: 48,960 restaurants in New York City My wife Alex and I have been trying to explore places all… Read More ›
Hold Your Bologna! Then Eat This Incredible Fried Bologna Sandwich!
Behold The Greatest Bologna Sandwich In The World! Well, it is in my world at least! When my wife Alex and I lived in Chicago, we explored all of the great flavors of this city – including this fried bologna… Read More ›