Who Wants “One Pot Pasta?” I do! I love pasta, and love trying different ways to prepare it….recently ,Chef Mimi shared this story of her Italian cooking friend Frank, whose blog is Memorie di Angelina, published a recipe on spaghetti all’assassina…. Read More ›
A Strawberry-Stuffed Chocolate Taco! Well, let’s just say it: this is a match made in culinary heaven! a delicious recipe from the heart of Napa Valley wine country, thanks to my good friend Barbara Passino! Barbara Passino owned one of… Read More ›
Welcome To Iceland’s Hottest Food! Carol Taylor has a great website that looks at the world’s food and culture from “A -Z”, always terrific and insightful. Well, Carol has done it this time: a wild wild trip through Iceland’s unique… Read More ›
Who Loves Bolognese? Well, we all do of course, but Bernadette is trying a unique preparation, all part of the latest Cookbook Confidential series… She cooked from the “Recipetin Eats Dinner” cookbook by Nagi Maehashi – as she begins her… Read More ›
It’s “National Wine Day“! That’s right, today is a day for me to show my appreciation for wine. That’s right, May 25th is “National Wine Day”, a day to celebrate wine, so get ready to unwind with a glass or two… Read More ›
Have You Eaten A “Coccoi?” Well I never have and until recently, neither has Chef Mimi – but how she came across them is a great story in itself! First, a definition: Coccoi is a grated vegetable flatbread from Sardinia,… Read More ›
Welcome To Budapest Hungary! Alex and I had a terrific visit to this unique city, as you can see here as we overlook the Danube River from the “Buda” side of the city – that’s “Pest” on the other side…and… Read More ›
Who Wants Jambalaya?” The word “Jambalaya” always reminds me of “Seinfeld”, when Newman almost sings the word as he describes the dish: but I got my inspiration from one of New Orleans’ greatest restaurants! Commander’s Palace has been a New… Read More ›
Who Has Leftovers? Well, the answer is simple: we all do! So when I found myself with an eclectic collection of leftover ingredients – including zucchini, sausage, avocado and mozzarella cheese, I decided to make one of my favorite dishes… Read More ›
“No Soup For You!” Yes, that was the sharp rebuke from the character known as “The Soup Nazi” on the iconic TV series “Seinfeld.” It is one of the most famous episodes of all, and it made me want to… Read More ›
Bite! Eat! Repeat! 