Welcome To Rome! There’s no better way to announce your arrival in Rome than to get some pictures at the Colosseum! It’s all part of being a tourist in one of the busiest cities with so much ancient wonder to… Read More ›
classic Hollywood dishes
Charred Cherries And Lime Soba Noodles! Chef Ottolenghi’s “Simple” Food Reviewed By Dorothy!
Hot, Charred Cherry Tomatoes with Cold Yogurt! This edition of the “Cookbook Confidential” review series continues with Dorothy Grover Read, who delivers a terrific review from Chef Yotam Ottolenghi’s “Simple” cookbook. She begins her review this way – a perfect… Read More ›
Sweet Potato Mash With Lime! The Kitchen Confidential Cookbook Club Reviews Ottolenghi’s “Simple” Recipe!
Keeping It “Simple!” Chef Bernadette, from the terrific website “New Classic Recipe”, has another installment of the Kitchen Confidential Cookbook Club! As she writes: It is my great pleasure to bring you another set of great cookbook reviews this week…. Read More ›
Cold Out? This Terrific “Hazelnut Maple Eggnog” Will Warm You Up!
Who Needs A Tasty Way To Warm Up On A Cold Night? If you live in an area that is currently experiencing winter, you may need a nice way to warm up…what do I mean by winter weather? How about… Read More ›
“Lucky Charms” Beer! “What The Friday!” Chugs New Wacky Marshmallow “Saturday Morning” Beer!
Have A Sip Of This “Lucky Charms” Beer….Wait – “What The Friday!?!?!?!?!?” Well, it’s Friday, and that means I shake my head as I show you the wackiest beer flavor you’ve ever chugged! Smartmouth Brewing in Norfolk, Virginia has a… Read More ›
Zucchini Steps Into The Spotlight – My Favorite Succotash Dish Celebrates Roasted Corn And Garlic Too!
My Zucchini-Corn-Mozzarella Succotash Recipe! I’m always looking for new ways to integrate Zucchini, Broccoli and other green vegetables into my menu – and this recipe can use both to create a “succotash” that makes a great side dish for any… Read More ›
Hollywood’s Legendary Musso & Frank Turns 104! Here’s This Iconic Restaurant’s Story And Celebration!
Hollywood’s Iconic Restaurant Musso & Frank Turns 104! Time to raise an ice cold Martini glass to Musso & Frank – because it turned 104! Known for its iconic Martini, this classic Hollywood landmark is located on the famed Hollywood… Read More ›
Biting Down On Some “Retro” Voltaggi-O’s! We “Double Dog” Dare You To Eat These Spaghetti-O’s!
Welcome To “Retro” Las Vegas! This is the view of the Las Vegas Strip from my room at the Cosmopolitan Hotel – and whenever I go to Vegas I feel like I’m hangin gout with The Rat Pack! There is… Read More ›
Classic Family Food From Bernadette! A Pot Roast Recipe + My Musso & Frank’s Retro Hollywood Recipes Too!
Let’s Go Retro! The link above will take you to Bernadette’s terrific trip back to the 80’s and a classic family meal! Bernadette’s story focuses on food and family, and it reminded me of some of the classic dishes I… Read More ›
Hollywood’s Classic Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles! Dig In To My Delicious Meal And Restaurant Review!
Who’s Hungry – For Fried Chicken And Waffles? It’s a Hollywood institution – something everyone tells you about when you move here – so how could I resist? Let’s get right into this: I actually DID resist Roscoe’s chicken and waffles for… Read More ›
Bite! Eat! Repeat! 