Who’s Hungry For Okonomiyaki? Well I was, and that’s because what you see above is the real thing: that my wife, son and friend made at our table in Tokyo! More on that later, but first, what is “Okonomiyaki?” Here’s… Read More ›
52 recipes in 52 weeks
Bite Into President’s Day 2026 With George Washington, Thomas Jefferson And A Scandalous “Sugar Pie” Too!
Eating With George Washington And Thomas Jefferson On President’s Day 2026! The idea of America’s President’s Day is to honor those who have held the office…sadly at a time when our current President has alienated most if not all of… Read More ›
#FoodieFriday – Pondering Vegetarian Cuisine…What If You Don’t Like The Food? Vegan Restaurant Struggles Too!
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 ›
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 ›
Who Needs A “Prawn Cocktail Scotch Eggs” Recipe? It’s From Carol’s Terrific Holiday Cookbook!
Celebrating Carol’s “Homemade Christmas” Cookbook! So exciting to share once again – the great food blogger Carol Taylor released a holiday cookbook, which I purchased – and you can buy it as well on Amazon! As she wrote in her… Read More ›
Making Corn Cookies For The Holidays! Here’s The “Milk Bar” Recipe!
Time To Make Chef Christina Tosi’s Incredible Milk Bar Corn Cookies For The Holidays! I don’t make desserts, and I rarely ever bake anything – but cookies are the only time I usually do, because of recipes like this one!… Read More ›
Need A Perfect Holiday Feast? Here’s Parisian Lamb With Peas – Translated!
Who’s Ready For Christmas In Paris? Well, that’s where I ate Chef Greg Marchand’s incredible lamb dish – at his restaurant Frenchie’s, and it’s a perfect holiday meal – and I can prove it! I made the dish from his… Read More ›
Who Needs A “Cacio e Pepe” Ham Hock & White Bean Soup Recipe? Here It Is – Dig In!
As usual, my latest cooking adventure began when my wife sent me this photo: it’s ham hock and white bean soup, and she thought it looked good. “Cacio e Pepe” is a classic, simple Roman pasta dish whose name literally translates… Read More ›
I Made A Giant Meatball – Why? Because Robin Did And I’m Glad She Did!
Robin Made This And I Was Hooked! One of the great things about following other bloggers is that, when they share a terrific recipe like this, I can try and replicate it! I received this last month from “Robin &… Read More ›
New York’s A Salt & Battery! A Great Name – But How Are The Fish ‘n’ Chips? Here’s My Review!
Who Loves Fish & Chips? I Do! I grew up in Seattle, and had clam chowder, fresh oysters and fish and chips as a regular part of my menu…with so much water all around me, it was a paradise! Seattle… Read More ›