Celebrating An Iconic Restaurant’s 70th Birthday! Welcome to Sherman Oaks California, just over the hill from Hollywood…where the iconic Mexican restaurant Casa Vega turns 70 years old today! Pour yourself a Margarita – they make a delicious one – and… Read More ›
Healthy Recipes For Fall! This is a “sprouting broccoli and leek gratin”…from a terrific cookbook I was told about – and how did I happen upon it? My blogging friend Jo Tracey has a great blog where she writes about… Read More ›
Dreaming Of Nantucket Bay Scallops! Behold. These are Nantucket Bay Scallops. Yes, they are about the size of a U.S. dime, but they are packed with a thousand dollars of flavor! I am lusting for them right now, but I… Read More ›
A Fresh Pea Soup For Summer….And It’s Healthy Too! If you read this blog you know I share stories of cheeseburgers, vertical lasagna and other dishes they may not be “calorie free” – but I also love to cook healthy… Read More ›
Who Wants A Taste Of Summer? Well, I sure do, especially after my good friend and incredible winemaker Pam Starr gave me some of her summer harvest! A wide variety of fresh Napa Valley tomatoes and yellow zucchini squash were… Read More ›
Is That Steak Wearing A Hat? You have every right to ask that question. What exactly is riding atop that beautiful looking filet? The answer follows, as I revisit one of New York’s most colorful restaurants! Welcome To Bad Roman! New… Read More ›
Happy “National Hot Dog Month!” Who’s ready to bite into one of America’s favorite foods? Hot Dogs have a long, rich history in the US, and as with everything else great about the US – it’s because of Immigrants! Hot… Read More ›
Who Wants A Taste Of Summer? We are entering the heat of summer in the US, and with most of Europe sweltering under a horrendous heat wave, I am looking for crisp, refreshing dishes to fight back – and that… Read More ›
Why thank you “A.I.” for this depiction of a simpler time, because I am taking part in a food challenge that asked me to revisit an old favorite cookbook – and I went to one of the originals! “The Joy… Read More ›
Watermelon Makes For A Healthy Summer! As hot weather has taken over the US, I am looking for refreshing recipes for summer – and was reminding that my blogging friend Molly has a great site called Transatlantic Notes, and she… Read More ›
Bite! Eat! Repeat! 