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 ›
Need A Delicious Pig’s Trotter? My Review Of “Au Pied de Cochon” In Paris Awaits!
Welcome to Paris – to many, the most beautiful city in the world! At night, the city of Paris offers many classic images to enjoy, like this look at the Eiffel Tower all lit up as we celebrated New Year’s… 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 ›
Want A Sky-High Martini At One Of The World’s Greatest Bars? My London Connaught Bar “Martini Trolley” Adventure!
Welcome To London! Yes, I was just “across the pond” and want to share some of my food and drink adventures with you – we open this journey to London with a shot of the iconic Big Ben, because the… Read More ›
Would You Drink / Eat A “Deviled Egg Dirty Martini?” Well I Did And Here’s How!
Behold The “Deviled Egg Martini!” My good friend Audrey discovered this and she knew I would be “all in” to try and make them with her and my wife Alex! A very important note: there are a lot of terrific… Read More ›
A “Crispy Mollet Egg With Asparagus!” Michael Ruhlman’s Egg Cookbook Almost Cracked Me!
Behold Michael Ruhlman’s Crispy Mollet Egg! Yes, this is the actual photo of Ruhlman’s beautiful “Crispy Morlet Egg With Asparagus” dish, as shared in his terrific cookbook that celebrates anything and everything “EGG!” That Time My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge… Read More ›
One Pan Lemon Coconut Chicken And Rice! Chef Carolina Gelen Enters The BKD Conversation!
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 ›
