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 ›
Cooking With Joan Crawford! Well, this was a delight to discover – there is a cookbook that celebrates the iconic Actress Joan Crawford’s love of food! A huge “thank you” to the blog “Realweegiemidget Reviews”, which shares this information… Read More ›
Welcome To The Legendary Hollywood Haunt Chasen’s! Time to celebrate an iconic Hollywood restaurant – and one of the town’s most legendary stars! Yes, Chasen’s was a classic “Hollywood haunt” – and a favorite dining spot for some of entertainment’s… Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
The Apple Pan Lives On! Drive down Pico Boulevard in West Los Angeles and you see this distinctive sign – a classic restaurant that’s been serving burgers and pies up for more than 70 years! The Apple Pan has been… Read More ›
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 ›
Celebrating LA’s Iconic Tail ‘O The Pup! One of the great things about living in Hollywood is that it’s filled with a quirky history of unique places….like this! Now That’s A Happy Dog! You see why they call it “Tail… Read More ›
Bite! Eat! Repeat! 