Who loves pasta? How about this delicious dish of “tomato butter” pasta? Well, I do and guess what? I had it at a GREAT restaurant in Napa Valley wine country! This is Ciccio, located at the north end of the town of… Read More ›
Food Writing
Ummm…”Tartar Sauce Udon?” Where Did I Find It – And Why Did I Eat It? My Wacky Food Investigation!
Just Me And A “Tartar Sauce Udon” Investigation… For those who follow along, I love Ramen noodles and Udon bowls. And you might also know that I LOVE tartar sauce. So when I went to my favorite place in West… Read More ›
Sardine + Anchovies Pasta – With Cheese? Here’s The Recipe For A Deliciously Healthy “Tinned Treat!”
Why thank you A.I. for the photo – because I wanted to show what most people think of when they hear the words “tinned fish.” Served on a piece of toasted bread with a lemon wedge. I, however, had another… Read More ›
Have You Stuffed A Squid? Chef Mimi Did – And Here’s Her Recipe!
Who’s Up For Stuffing A Squid Or Two? Well I am after reading a terrific post from Chef Mimi’s food blog! Mimi made stuffed squid using a recipe she discovered from the wife of a legendary Chef! As Chef Mimi… Read More ›
Making Julia Child’s Sole Meunière Recipe – Made “Miller Wife’s Style!”
Taking On A Famous American Chef! I love fish. I love it pan fried, deep-fried, baked and sautéed. And I love it any way that Julia Child says to do it! Julia Child is arguably the most influential Cookbook Author… Read More ›
Wait…”Cream Cheese Ramen” Noodles? My “Leftover Chronicles” Has The Recipe!
Who Likes Leftovers? Not Me! Whether it’s something you ordered from a restaurant, or something you made at home, leftovers are the bane of our existence. I have zero interest in going back to the exact same dish. Time For… Read More ›
Robbie’s “American” Burger – With A Delicious South African Twist! The #NationalBurgerMonth Finale!
American Hamburgers – South African Style! As we wind down #NationalBurgerMonth today, what better way than with an “American Burger” that has a delicious South African twist! My good blogging friend Robbie Cheadle shared a recipe for an “American Burger”,… Read More ›
Shocking News: “The Famous Cozy Soup ‘n’ Burger” Is Closing…New York’s Delicious Diner Shuts Down!
A very sad social media post to share… Sad News For NY Foodies… I was saddened to read this story: one of New York’s beloved Deli’s – with a really fun name – is closing after 54 years… I love… Read More ›
My “Messy” Osso Buco Cooking Adventure…Caught On Camera! Recipe Included…
Do You “Osso Buco”? Well I Do – Just In A “Messy” Way! It’s one of the best looking plates I’ve made, after some “post production” on the dish – and it happened on my first time making Osso Buco!… Read More ›
Memorial Day BurgerFest 2026 Recipes! Honoring Our Military And Feasting With Family…
Honoring Those Who Have Sacrificed For Our Freedom… Monday, May 25th is Memorial Day here in the United States. I always lead this story with a reiteration of what Memorial Day means in America: it’s a day to honor those… Read More ›
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