Who Loves Eating Vegetarian? I found this photo online when I typed in “vegetarian meals”, and the pictures that popped up were either veggie bowls like this with tofu chunks, or an even more obvious visual: Pasta, Pasta And More… Read More ›
Food Writing
Have You Made “Fiskesuppe?” The BKD Scandinavian Cooking Challenge Has A “Cullen Skink” Chaser!
SO MUCH SOUP LEARNING TO SHARE! Bear with me as I take you down some interesting culinary paths, beginning with the photo you see above. What that is – and how I got here is all because of my friend… Read More ›
It’s “National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day!” Here Are Three Ways To Celebrate!
Happy “National Hot Pastrami Sandwich” Day! Well, this is one delicious, iconic food to celebrate! National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day is celebrated annually on January 14th, a day to enjoy the iconic, spice-rubbed, smoked, and steamed deli meat, often served piled… Read More ›
One-Pan Lemon Pepper Roasted Salmon with Leeks — A Terrific Recipe By Carolina Gelen!
Here’s A Delicious Meal For A Cold Winter Day – A “One Pan” Lemon Pepper Salmon & Leeks Recipe! Well, I have found another “go to” dish to make for my wife – thanks to a talented young Chef named Carolina… Read More ›
Celebrating National Soup Month With Avgolemono! Alex’s Favorite Egg – Lemon White Bean Soup!
This Is A Bean Story That Became So Much More… Here’s how this culinary journey began. My wife Alex came across a recipe for soup – but not just any soup. She found one with a very unique aspect to… Read More ›
Biting Into 2026 With Seven Wild “No Bun” Burgers!
Behold The “ALL American” Cheeseburger! Yes, that is perfection in a photo – a cheeseburger with all of the right ingredients, all in the right shape and size. As we hurdle headlong into 2026, I had high hopes for more… Read More ›
Do You “Egg Foo Young?” I Made The Recipe Thanks To Michael Ruhlman!
Do You “Egg Foo?” Young, that is! It’s an iconic dish – here’s a description: “Egg foo young (Cantonese: fu jung daan) is a savory Chinese-American omelet characterized by its thick, pancake-like shape and fluffy texture. It is traditionally deep-fried or shallow-fried… Read More ›
Revisiting A Terrific Veal Prince Orloff Recipe – Thanks To Mary Tyler Moore!
Making Veal Fit For A Prince And Mary Tyler Moore Too! As I begin to lay out some culinary goals for 2026, I was asked to share one of my most unusual recipes, and explain why…well, you all have the… Read More ›
Need Some Good Luck In 2026? Here’s Your Happy New Year’s “Hoppin’ John!”
Dig Into This “Good Luck” Stew For 2026! Do you know what “Hoppin’ John” is? Well I didn’t for years, but thanks to my wife Alex, I learned that it’s a longtime tradition: you are supposed to make it on New… Read More ›
Flying Fish, Lasagna Soup + Smashed Tacos! Bite Into My “Top 5” Dishes Of 2025!
Happy New Year! First of all, I hope you all had a delicious end to 2025 – because now it’s time to look at the new year that awaits! This gif is credited to Liza Jernow and bravo Liza! It… Read More ›