What Do You See Here? Well, I saw my next dish to make at home, because my wife Alex shared a recipe for Tuscan Kale and Butter Bean soup! Who why is there as “do and don’t” component? Because when… Read More ›
52 recipes in 52 weeks
A Celebration Of Izakaya! Japanese Pub Food Recipes Are Here!
Do You “Izakaya?” If you do, great! If you don’t, you are missing out on a culinary treat! Izakaya food is a diverse and flavorful selection of small plates and snacks, often featuring a mix of grilled, fried, and raw dishes. Popular… Read More ›
Do You Love Bermuda Coconut Conch Chowder? My “Scungilli” Recipe Two Ways!
Who Loves “Scungilli In A Can?” Well I do of course, because when I was shopping in a great New York Italian deli, I found this one and bought it! Oh, and just so you know: A conch is a type… Read More ›
Bite Into “The White Lotus” Sicilian Style! Our Season Two Tasting In Taormina!
Who’s Up For A Tasty Travel Adventure? We were in 2022, when we stayed at “The White Lotus” Hotel in Taormina, Sicily….well, we stayed at the incredible San Domenico Palace, which was used as the location for the second season… Read More ›
Need An Early Easter Idea? Here’s My “Dinner And A Movie” Recipe With Julia Child’s Iconic Boeuf Bourguignon!
Having A Delicious Easter “Dinner And A Movie” – With Julia Child! I love food and I love movies – and I am thinking about the upcoming Easter weekend, and here is my plan for a “dinner and a movie”… Read More ›
Have You Had Fried Ipswich Clams? Welcome To the Iconic Grand Central Oyster Bar!
Time To Belly Up To The Bar – Grand Central’s Oyster Bar! One of the great things about New York City is the architecture: for example, here is the majestic Grand Central Train Terminal: After you make your way through… Read More ›
A Seattle “Smoked Salmon Chowder” Recipe – From The Flying Fishmongers!
Watch Out For The Flying Fish! Yes, that’s a flying salmon – because the legendary Pike Place Fish Market Fishmongers in Seattle has the most entertaining way to fill your order – by tossing it to you! Seattle’s famous Pike… Read More ›
Rao’s Rocks The Rest Of The Store-Bought Sauces! + Here Is Rao’s Meatball Recipe!
Who Makes The Best Store-Bought Marinara Sauce? Well, it was a fun question to ask and so The Washington Post did just that – and taste-tested a dozen different ones – and guess what? A legendary New York sauce romped!… Read More ›
Who Wants Jambalaya? I’ve Got A Classic Recipe AND A “Seinfeld” Spot To Buy It Too!
Who Wants Jambalaya?” The word “Jambalaya” always reminds me of “Seinfeld”, when Newman, the mail carrier who is also Jerry’s neighbor/nemesis almost sings the word as he dances away from “The Soup Nazi” with his prize – here is the… Read More ›
Chef Rick Tremonto Honors His Mom With “Gloria’s Lasagna!” Here’s The Recipe!
Time For A Traditional Italian Lasagna Dish – Thanks To A Chef’s Mom! There is nothing better in cold winter months than a comforting meal that is full of flavor – so it’s time for a homemade Lasagna, thanks to… Read More ›