Who Wants Some “Mac’n’Cheese Ice Cream?!? Now, don’t over-react. Take a moment. Maybe there’s something to this! As we he’d into the heat of summer, it’s all about the ice cream, so let’s have some fun! Kraft partnered with Van… Read More ›
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Robbie’s “American” Burger – With A Delicious South African Twist! The #NationalBurgerMonth Finale!
American Hamburgers – South African Style! As we wind down #NationalBurgerMonth today, what better way than with an “American Burger” that has a delicious South African twist! My good blogging friend Robbie Cheadle shared a recipe for an “American Burger”,… Read More ›
Botswana Burger! #NationalBurgerDay Goes Around The World For A “Safari Slider!”
A “Botswana Burger” aka “Safari Slider!” Today is “National Burger Day” and so of course I have to celebrate with a new creation for you – but guess what? As “All American” as the burger is, this one came from… Read More ›
The Legendary Owner Of Chicago’s Billy Goat Tavern Has Died…An Homage To A “Cheezborger!” Legend….
90+ Years Of “Cheezborger! Cheezborger!” The odds are you know the phrase “Cheezborger! Cheezborger! Cheezborger!”, thanks to this classic “Saturday Night Live skit: But there was so much more to the Billy Goat Tavern than that…which is why the man… Read More ›
A Stuffed Bleu Cheese Burger – An Homage To The Late Great Chef Michael Chiarello…
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 ›
A “Peanut Butter Burger?” Yes, My “Guber Burger” Struck A Culinary Nerve!
Behold The “Guber Burger!” What a clever idea! Make a burger, slather it with peanut butter and enjoy the nutty goodness…all good, right? HA! ANYTHING BUT! For those new to the site, this is the history of a unique food… Read More ›
Have You Eaten “Al’s Italian Beef?” Chicago’s Legendary Sandwich Up Close! Deep Dish Pizza + Chicago Dogs Too!
Have You Eaten Chicago’s Legendary “Italian Beef?” Well, this is it, thanks’s to Al’s #1 Italian Beef! Here’s their fascinating story! The History of the Italian Beef Sandwich The sandwich’s story starts around the end of World War I with… Read More ›
Here Are The Latest Halloween Food Costumes + Wacky “Trick Or Treat” Recipes!
Who Wants A Horrific “Fast Food” Halloween? Yes, those are demonic Col. Sanders, Ronald McDonald and Wendy costumes for Halloween…oh, and if you are squeamish you can do it in a nicer way: That’s better! Let’s look at some of… Read More ›
Bite Down On These Sea Cucumbers – Recipes For The Ultimate “Halloween Nightmare” Food!
Time To Bite Down On Halloween! First of all, I love this platter of food with a Halloween theme…a nice charcuterie platter – with what appears to be folded salami as intestines! It’s the time when everyone shares their own… Read More ›
National Cheeseburger Day! My Three Great Burgers + Burger Beast Has All The Special Deals!
It’s National Cheeseburger Day 2025 and of course I have some great ways to celebrate! What you see above is an In-n-Out burger – a delicious, made to order, juicy burger that hits all the right buttons! Here’s how it… Read More ›
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