What A Pork Pie! On my recent trip to London, I was lucky enough to be about to eat in the terrific Holborn Dining Room – where British Chef Callum Franklin used to create some of these: Behold Some Incredible… Read More ›
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Want Some “Bathed Bread?” Here’s My Provencal “Pan Bagnat” Sandwich Thanks To Patrica Wells!
Who Wants A Sandwich? More precisely, who wants a “Pan Bagnat?” Pan bagnat (“bathed bread”) is a classic Niçoise sandwich that must be made with crusty, sturdy bread, soaked heavily with olive oil, packed with tuna, anchovies, and raw vegetables, then… Read More ›
Celebrating La Copine’s New Cookbook! Delicious Cuisine From An Oasis In The Desert!
It’s Real, Indeed! I was so so happy to have seen this post from one of our favorite restaurants! Chefs Claire and Nikki have released their La Copine cookbook! Feast Your Eyes On This! This sandwich is the result of… Read More ›
Want A Sky-High Martini At One Of The World’s Greatest Bars? My London Connaught Bar “Martini Trolley” Adventure!
Welcome To London! Yes, I was just “across the pond” and want to share some of my food and drink adventures with you – we open this journey to London with a shot of the iconic Big Ben, because the… Read More ›
Japan’s Dying Oysters! A Worldwide Threat To Bivalves? Here’s The Story…
Behold The Oyster… I love Oysters. Here’s one reason why: Oysters are highly nutritious, low-calorie, and nutrient-dense saltwater mollusks, offering immense amounts of zinc, vitamin B12, and omega-3 fatty acids to support immune, bone, and heart health. A 100-gram serving offers roughly 9-10g of… Read More ›
A Healthy Sweet Pea Risotto For Friends…Join Us In The Kitchen!
Friday Night Risotto! After spending a few days in London eating out every night, it was time to get home and stay there. Alex and I were having good friends over, and Alex found a fresh sweet pea Risotto recipe… Read More ›
One Pan Lemon Coconut Chicken And Rice! Chef Carolina Gelen Enters The BKD Conversation!
Jo’s Brookford Kitchen Diaries Try Something “New” – Or “Newish…” For those who read regularly, I love to take part in Jo Tracy’s terrific “BKD” monthly cooking challenge…this month, I cooked the dish you see above, and its because Jo… Read More ›
Dig Into St. Patrick’s Day 2026! Check Out These Mile High Pastrami Sandwiches!
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 ›
Heard Of “Dried Ramen Noodle Topping?” My “Ramen Bae” Review + Protein Ramen Too!
Ramen, Ramen, Ramen… Do yo love ramen as much as I do? Here in the US, everyone talks about living off of ramen noodle soup in college…cheap, easy, somewhat filling, these “Cup O’ Noodles” – as they were once called… Read More ›
Your 2026 Academy Awards Food Menu! Here’s What Oscar Eats With The Stars!
What Do The Stars Eat On Oscar Night? Well, perhaps Lady Gaga will enjoy a sandwich, but I think it’s going to be a lot more extravagant than that – beginning with a “smoked salmon and caviar” Oscar! For the… Read More ›
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