Cooking Basque! My foodie friend Jo has launched the latest Cookbook Club review series, this time highlighting the Basque region of Spain with this cookbook: Today, the great Author and Chef Robbie Cheadle takes on the challenge with a dish… Read More ›
Food Travel
Want A “Sushi Crunch Wrap?” Here’s What You Can Get One – And A Sushi Donut Too!
Sushi Like You’ve Never Seen It Before! I love sushi – and I love food mashups…so, as you can imagine, I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS! WAVE Asian Bistro & Sushi in Mount Dora Florida has a “SUSHI CRUNCH WRAP” that puts… Read More ›
“Moving” Food – Literally! These Wacky Treats Hit The Road!
Have You Seen Planters Peanuts On the Road? I love stories like this, and thanks to my friend Beetley Pete, I was inspired to share some more pictures of wacky “food on the road” like this one, a planters peanuts… Read More ›
The Flavors Of Paris! From Michelin Stars To “Caged Drinking!”
The Magical Flavors Of Paris… This is a dish of fresh Hamachi, all dolled up for us, courtesy of the iconic Fouquet’s on the Champs-Elysee in Paris. It’s just one of the many incredible dishes I enjoyed when I was… Read More ›
Biting Down On Movie History At The Sardine Factory! Food Good Enough For Clint Eastwood!
Welcome To The Sardine Factory! That’s my wife Alex standing next to me at the entrance to one of the California’s most unique restaurants – made even more iconic by being part of a classic Clint Eastwood film! The Sardine… Read More ›
New York’s Aquatic Pumpkin Party! Central Park Floats Your Gourds! Plus A Pumpkin Bread Recipe!
Welcome To New York’s Pumpkin Party! One of the great things about New York is how the entire city embraces Halloween with a month of parties, food and fun…including this special treat that happened last night: Central Park had an… Read More ›
Hamburgers Get A Colorful Upgrade! “Samurai Red” Burgers Are Here! Black ‘n’ Blue Buns Too!
Say Hello To “Samurai Red!” Yes, I may have an unnatural obsession with colored hamburger buns, like this one that Burger King Japan once rolled out – using tomato powder! That’s right! The buns and cheese are red because of… Read More ›
Here’s A Delicious Winter Soup Pistou – Thanks To Patricia Wells For The Recipe!
Who Wants A Hearty Winter Soup Pistou? Easy: I do! As we begin to leave fall behind and settle into winter, I am pulling out a favorite recipe from the legendary Patricia Wells: a deliciously hearty Soup Pistou! For those… Read More ›
My “Blue French Burger” Review From Paris! The Captivating Ad vs. My Culinary Reality!
The “French Burgers” Are Here – In Paris At Least! When my wife Alex and I were in Paris at the end of July, she worked during the day, leaving me to wander the streets and discover new things to… Read More ›
Taylors V. Gotts – The Story Of Napa Valley’s Epic Burger Battle!
Behold The Taylor’s Refresher! Let’s get the obvious out of the way: this is one magnificent looking burger! If you’ve never experienced the original “Taylors Refresher” in Napa Valley, you are missing out! Taylors Refresher is a roadside hamburger stand… Read More ›