Jo’s Brookford Kitchen Diaries Try Something “New” – Or “Newish…” For those who read regularly, I love to take part in Jo Tracy’s terrific “BKD” monthly cooking challenge…this month, I cooked the dish you see above, and its because Jo… Read More ›
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Want A Bowl Of Italian Penicillin? Here’s A “Creamy Pastina” Recipe For Good Health!
As always, what you are looking at is because my wife read about a soup called “Italian Penicillin” or “Sick Day” soup – delicious and incredibly healthy! Here’s what the recipe said: Creamy Pastina Soup✨ also called Italian Penicillin for… Read More ›
Have You Made “Okonomiyaki” At Home? Here’s The Colorful Japanese Pancake Recipe – Direct From Tokyo!
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 ›
Why Not Italian Wedding Soup For Valentine’s Day? Here’s A Recipe For Love…
Celebrate Valentine’s Day With A Wedding Soup! I love making food for my wife Alex, and she loves Italian Wedding Soup – so why not make it during Valentine’s Day week? Italian Wedding Soup is named after the Italian phrase minestra maritata,… Read More ›
Do You “Turmeric?” This “Superfood” Stars In A Healthy Chicken Soup Recipe!
Time For A Hearty, Heathy Soup! It’s bitterly cold throughout much of the US, and with flu season well underway, my wife Alex asked me to make a healthy soup for the season – and found me a recipe that… Read More ›
Celebrating National Soup Month With Avgolemono! Alex’s Favorite Egg – Lemon White Bean Soup!
This Is A Bean Story That Became So Much More… Here’s how this culinary journey began. My wife Alex came across a recipe for soup – but not just any soup. She found one with a very unique aspect to… Read More ›
Need Some Good Luck In 2026? Here’s Your Happy New Year’s “Hoppin’ John!”
Dig Into This “Good Luck” Stew For 2026! Do you know what “Hoppin’ John” is? Well I didn’t for years, but thanks to my wife Alex, I learned that it’s a longtime tradition: you are supposed to make it on New… 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 ›
A Meat Curry “Bam!” Food So Big It Makes A Noise + Tokyo Breakfast Sushi!
Who Wants Curry? “Bam!” I Do! OK, you all know I love all things Japan, especially the food – so when I saw this story on SoraNews24.com, I had to share it with you! Coco Curry exists all over Japan,… Read More ›
Who’s Not Welcome At The “Tuscan Kale Butter Bean Soup” Table? A Great Soup Two Ways!
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 ›
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