I shared an obituary for Chef Michael Chiarello, who died in 2023…a true loss to the culinary world. My wife Alex and I were part of a great event at his house once, where he showcased his love of “live… Read More ›
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Want Bacon Roses For Valentine’s Day? Here’s The Recipe + Love Burgers And Heart-Shaped Pizzas!
Love Is In The Air! Celebrate Valentine’s Day With “Bacon Roses” and “Love Burgers”! It’s my annual Valentine’s Day treat: the most delicious ways to say “I LOVE YOU” to that special person in your life! Let’s begin with this perfectly shaped… 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 ›
Would You Eat A “Cheetos Fried Chicken” Sandwich? Check Out These Wild Food Mashups!
How Do You Feel About Wacky Food “Mashups?” I love to cruise the internet and see what the world is up to – especially in the world of food. Like the time KFC offered some parts of the world a… Read More ›
Behold The “Big Mack Daddy!” This Monster Burger Takes On The Big Mac!
A Monster Take On A Big Mac!! Everyone knows what a “Big Mac” is – repeat after me: “Two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun!” And here’s a reminder of what a… Read More ›
Would You Try A “Grilled Onion” Burger – With 1,000 Onion Slices? Here You Go!
The “1,000-Slices” Cheeseburger! Remember when I shared this? I’ll explain who did it and why in a moment, but that is a Burger King cheeseburger with 1,000 slices of cheese! That can’t be beat – can it? The 1,050 Slices… Read More ›
Want A Pickleball Burger? Here’s A Unique Burger To Bite Down On!
Who Wants A “Pickleball Burger?” I Do! Yes, it’s a unique take on a burger with a “pickleball” twist! Pickleball is becoming a massively popular sport in the US…in fact, New York’s Central Park turns Wollman Rink into an outdoor… Read More ›
Who Misses KFC’s “Double Down Dogs?” I Do! Here’s What It Is And Why We Need It Back!
Have You Ever “Doubled Down” at KFC? This is one of the greatest “food mashups”, thanks to KFC, which not only excels in the world of fried chicken, but has a history of doing fun food creations like this…more in… Read More ›
Is A Fifteen Pound Burger “Too Much Of A Good Thing?” Here’s The “Belly Of The Beast!”
Ready To Take On 15 Pounds Of Burger? Let’s Enter The “Belly Of The Beast!” You all know how much I love burgers, and wacky burgers ALWAYS get my attention…and that’s exactly what we have here, thanks to a restaurant in Las… Read More ›
Who Wants A “Juicy Lucy”? Here Are Two Cheese-Stuffed Burger Recipes!
What’s A “Juicy Lucy” – And Why Don’t I Have One? Don’t worry, it’s a question I had as well – until I discovered the story of this legendary burger from Minnesota! “HOME OF THE ORIGINAL JUCY LUCY!” That’s what… Read More ›
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