Bring On The “Stoup!” Yes, it was a learning moment for me – what’s a “stoup?” Well, I will let the famous Chef Ottolenghi explain! A hearty lentil “stoup” (or stew) to make on repeat this winter. Sweet fennel, nutty… Read More ›
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Behold “The Big Arch!” How Did McDonald’s Mega-Burger Measure Up? My National Burger Month Review!
Have You Seen “The Big Arch?” As I celebrate National Burger Month 2026, I am looking for the best – and most unique – burgers I can find…which leads to this ad: Yes, McDonad’s has jumped into the “mega burger”… Read More ›
Celebrating Burger Month 2026 – With A Wild “Asparagus” Twist! Pineapple Too!
Talk About A Wild Burger Mashup! Let’s get right to this: to celebration National Burger Month 2026, I’ve been making some wild burgers – including some from my past – I first made this wild burger mashup in 2022! First,… Read More ›
It’s National Burger Month 2026! Burger Stats! Mouthwatering Burger Deals Too!
Guess What Time It Is? Time To Celebrate The Burger! That’s right, it’s National Burger Month! This monthlong celebration of “all things burger” is near and dear to me – and based on some of the statistics I’m about to… Read More ›
Who Likes To Pozole? I “Spring” For A Great Mexican Dish As Jo’s BKD Cookbook Club Pulls The Shades Down On Summer!
I “Pozole’d” And You Should Too! Well, this photo was posted by my wife Alex after our great Napa Valley friends Barbara and John made an incredible “Pozole” – and I had a great excuse to try and replicate it!… Read More ›
I Got “Smashed!” Their “Big Schmacc” Homage To The “Big Mac” Delivers The Goods!
This is a classic smashburger. Two smashed patties, cheese, lots of pickles and sauce. And this is a classic McDonald’s “Big Mac”: You know the recipe – we all know the recipe: “Two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles,… Read More ›
Do You “Fish” and “Big Mac” My Way?My McDonald’s “Surf And Turf” Mashup!
Two Iconic McDonad’s Menu Items Are About To Collide! That’s the McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish on the left – with terrific tartar sauce I might add – and of course, the iconic Big Mac on the right. Who doesn’t know this ditty:… Read More ›
I Made The Oldest “Beef Taco” Recipe In America! Here’s Tucson’s El Charro Cafe Iconic Dish!
This Is The Oldest Taco In America! And it’s located in Tucson, Arizona – I not only ate it but decided to make my own! It all began when my son Jeff and I were driving across the lower part… Read More ›
“Flying Fish?” The Mystery Of My Filet-O-Fish Sandwich Mishap!
Welcome To My Bizarre Filet-O-Fish Encounter! In 2018, I drove 2,200 miles in 5 days with my son Jeff, from Los Angeles to Atlanta – we were eager to try food from various spots along the way….and we had many… Read More ›
Bite! Eat! Repeat! 