Fancy A “Far Aux Mirabelle?” One of the great things about social media is meeting other great people who have terrific websites. Chefs Michiel and Jeen have a terrific food site called “Cook And Drink” and it’s filled with great… Read More ›
52 for 22 challenge
Hilarious “Soup Coolers” For Fall! My Favorite Chowder Recipe And Wackiest Chowder Discovery!
Summer’s Over But Soup Coolers Aren’t! First: if you read this blog you know I LOVE retro food, and this ad is hilarious to me! Thanks to Beth at “I Didn’t Have My Glasses On” for sharing this! What are… Read More ›
How Did I Miss National Oyster Day? Here Are 3 Recipes To Celebrate The Bi-Valve!
Nothing Better Than Freshly Shucked Oysters! I could celebrate Oysters every day of the year, but when I realized I forgot the official day of celebration, I knew I had to make up for it – so here is the… Read More ›
The Legendary Bellini Recipe From Harry’s Bar! Let’s Head To Venice!
Welcome To Harry’s Bar In Venice! Yes, it may seem nondescript outside, but inside is one of the most legendary bars in the world – Harry’s Bar in Venice Italy opened in 1931 – and the 91-year-old institution is famous… Read More ›
A 4th Of July Feast With America’s “Founding Foodies”! Here Are Two Revolutionary Recipes From Washington To Jefferson!
Eating With George Washington And Thomas Jefferson For 4th Of July! Well, happy Independence Day to those of you who celebrate! I am diving into a terrific book at America’s “Founding Foodies”, from President George Washington to America’s third President… Read More ›
Want Some Lava Wine? How About A “Cassatedde?” Here Are Both And They Are Delicious!
Eyeing A Lava Recipe! One of the best things about travel is finding new recipes, like this one that got me working with volcanic ash and lava! This is a “Cassatedde!” And this is the story of how a visit… Read More ›
Sampling Julia Child’s “Brain Food” – Literally! Her Legendary Ingredients And My “Brain” Meal Too!
Who Wants To Cook With Julia Child? Well, I do – and I will follow her to the wildest areas of cuisine, because she was fearless! That said, a new blogger I now follow religiously, Rebecca, has a terrific website… Read More ›
Who Wants A Boozy Bermuda Fish Chowder? This Recipe Has Sherry Pepper Sauce And Rum!
A Traditional Bermuda Fish Chowder! My wife Alex and I went to Bermuda several times, and we love the island, especially their use of “conch” AKA “scungilli” – which I have cooked with many times, and their incredible Bermuda Fish… Read More ›
A Terrific Pesto Pasta Salad For Today’s “Cookbook Confidential – Thanks To Darlene Foster!
A “Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta Salad” Recipe And Review! Bernadette’s terrific “Cookbook Confidential” series continues with Darren Foster, who always shares great recipes on her blog, so I was excited to see what she chose to make and how it… Read More ›
A”Shrimp Linguine” Recipe Gets A “Cookbook Confidential” Review!
A “Restaurant Worthy Easy Shrimp Linguine” – Recipe And Review! Dorothy Grover Reed shared her recipe and review of the latest “Cookbook Confidential” series that Bernadette has at her “New Classic Recipe” website…it’s a great look at a simple but… Read More ›