Who Has Leftovers? Well, the answer is simple: we all do! So when I found myself with an eclectic collection of leftover ingredients – including zucchini, sausage, avocado and mozzarella cheese, I decided to make one of my favorite dishes… Read More ›
Have You Eaten A “Tortilla de Bacalao”? I found this photo online – it’s a salt cod tortilla, and as a lover of “all things cod”, I decided to tackle a cod recipe from one of the great Spanish Chefs!… Read More ›
Who’s Hungry – For A “Caviar Sandwich?” Well, I sure was – and a new “seafood tavern” in New York served it up to me – here’s my review of the newly opened “Capitaine” in New York’s west village! The… Read More ›
Healthy Recipes For Fall! This is a “sprouting broccoli and leek gratin”…from a terrific cookbook I was told about – and how did I happen upon it? My blogging friend Jo Tracey has a great blog where she writes about… Read More ›
Dreaming Of Nantucket Bay Scallops! Behold. These are Nantucket Bay Scallops. Yes, they are about the size of a U.S. dime, but they are packed with a thousand dollars of flavor! I am lusting for them right now, but I… Read More ›
A Fresh Pea Soup For Summer….And It’s Healthy Too! If you read this blog you know I share stories of cheeseburgers, vertical lasagna and other dishes they may not be “calorie free” – but I also love to cook healthy… Read More ›
Hey! It’s “National Bacon Lovers Day!” Well, imagine my surprise and delight to discover that today is the day that bacon lovers everywhere do this! Yes, I did it too: I made a sandwich to celebrate this special day, and… Read More ›
Celebrating “Anything Bread-y” With A Great “Unity” Recipe! Time to bake with the iconic Chef Dominique Crenn – this time, bread with a purpose! I always look forward to Jo Tracey’s wonderful “Brookford Kitchen Diaries” challenge, which asks fellow cooks… Read More ›
Who Wants A Taste Of Summer? Well, I sure do, especially after my good friend and incredible winemaker Pam Starr gave me some of her summer harvest! A wide variety of fresh Napa Valley tomatoes and yellow zucchini squash were… Read More ›
Now THIS Is My Kind Of Food Ad! When I came across this online, you know I was hooked – a unique burger that uses “okonomiyaki” buns! Wild, and you know I had to make it – so I did!… Read More ›
Bite! Eat! Repeat! 