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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Have You Seen A “Food Stadium?” Here Are Super Bowl “Food Stadium Food Fights” + 4 Super Recipes!
Ready For This “Super” Matchup? Of course, most everyone knows that the biggest football game of the year is Sunday – and it’s actually a very exciting matchup! No matter who you support, you must prepare for the event by… Read More ›
Dungeness Crab Cakes v. Lobster Rolls? It’s My Super Bowl “Food Fight” – Part 2!
Seattle’s Seahawks Take On New England’s Patriots In Super Bowl 60! It’s the most watched TV event of the year: on Sunday, Super Bowl 60 will pit the Seattle Seahawks vs. the New England Patriots. I was born and raised… Read More ›
Seahawks V. Patriots – A “Super Bowl 60” Food Fight – Part One! Seattle’s Salmon Chowder Takes On New England Clam Chowder!
Here’s Your 60th Super Bowl Matchup! For those who care, Feb. 8th will see the two best teams in the NFL go head to head for Super Bowl #60! Some may know I was born and raised in Seattle, so… 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 ›
Here’s LA’s Iconic “Wet” French Dip! The Story Of “Philippe The Original!”
Time To Bite Down On The Best – And Wettest – French Dip In Los Angeles! You are looking at a legendary “French Dipped Sandwich”, thanks to the iconic LA restaurant “Philippe The Original!” As a fan of classic eateries,… 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 ›
I Made Homemade Smash Burgers! Here Is The Recipe – And The “Oklahoma Style” Smashburger Too!
Behold A Smashburger… It is perhaps the hottest new burger in America right now – the smahsburger! Look up an image online and this is what you will find: smashed hamburger patties topped with melted yellow cheese, with pickles and… 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 ›