The Magical Flavors Of Paris… This is a dish of fresh Hamachi, all dolled up for us, courtesy of the iconic Fouquet’s on the Champs-Elysee in Paris. It’s just one of the many incredible dishes I enjoyed when I was… Read More ›
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Hamburgers Get A Colorful Upgrade! “Samurai Red” Burgers Are Here! Black ‘n’ Blue Buns Too!
Say Hello To “Samurai Red!” Yes, I may have an unnatural obsession with colored hamburger buns, like this one that Burger King Japan once rolled out – using tomato powder! That’s right! The buns and cheese are red because of… Read More ›
Here’s A Delicious Winter Soup Pistou – Thanks To Patricia Wells For The Recipe!
Who Wants A Hearty Winter Soup Pistou? Easy: I do! As we begin to leave fall behind and settle into winter, I am pulling out a favorite recipe from the legendary Patricia Wells: a deliciously hearty Soup Pistou! For those… Read More ›
My “Blue French Burger” Review From Paris! The Captivating Ad vs. My Culinary Reality!
The “French Burgers” Are Here – In Paris At Least! When my wife Alex and I were in Paris at the end of July, she worked during the day, leaving me to wander the streets and discover new things to… Read More ›
Inside Alinea – Home To Molecular Magic! The World’s Most Inventive Restaurant!
Time To Bite Into Genius! Yes, that is a strip of “hanging bacon”…from the world’s most inventive Chef…need more proof? What you see above you is Rabbit – yes, Rabbit….served in a wilderness setting much like how it lived –… Read More ›
Cannes French Riviera Food! Soupe de Poisson + “Canneswiches” Too!
I can understand why this guy is mesmerized – his view of the French Riviera is gorgeous… Welcome to Cannes, France…one of the most beautiful towns on the French Riviera… I have posted about Cannes before, specifically my experiences attending… Read More ›
Just For The Halibut! A Terrific “Halibut Over Mushrooms And Spinach” Recipe!
I love fish. I especially love Halibut, which has a meaty, firm texture but a creamy, delicate mouth feel. Bravo to this Fisherman, who shows off his Halibut haul. And for good reason: this is a super healthy fish! Halibut… Read More ›
My “Dinner And A Movie” With Cher! The “Eggs In A Hole” Recipe From “Moonstruck”…
“Dinner And A Movie” With Cher! Anyone hungry? I am, and in the spirit of my “Dinner In A Movie” series, it’s time to share a recipe that screams out, “I need some eggs!” I could make the beautiful eggs… Read More ›
Have You Made “Crusty Chicken” With Jacques Pepin? I Honor This Master Chef’s Obsession With The Bird!
Making A Legendary Chef’s “Crusty Chicken!” In 2022 I spent the year cooking from 52 of my cookbooks, and it led me to the memoir written about legendary Chefs Julia Child and Jacques Pepin, which included some of their favorite… Read More ›
Sharing A Unique Julia Child Recipe – For “Paella Americaine”! Here’s The “Taking Up Room” Story!
Cooking Paella With Julia! Everyone knows Julia Child for introducing French cooking to US audiences, with a massively successful cookbook and PBS cooking show. Well, the great website “Taking Up Room” took up one of Julia’s most unique offerings that… Read More ›
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