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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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 ›
Tackling Julia Child’s Sole Meuniere Recipe On Her 113th Birthday! It’s The BKD Cookbook Club!
Taking On A Famous American Chef Thanks To The BKD Cookbook Club! Jo Tracy has another great challenge for her BKD cookbook club: make a recipe from a Chef who is from the same country as you – and I… Read More ›
Need An Early Easter Idea? Here’s My “Dinner And A Movie” Recipe With Julia Child’s Iconic Boeuf Bourguignon!
Having A Delicious Easter “Dinner And A Movie” – With Julia Child! I love food and I love movies – and I am thinking about the upcoming Easter weekend, and here is my plan for a “dinner and a movie”… Read More ›
Hold Your Bologna! Then Eat This Incredible Fried Bologna Sandwich!
Behold The Greatest Bologna Sandwich In The World! Well, it is in my world at least! When my wife Alex and I lived in Chicago, we explored all of the great flavors of this city – including this fried bologna… Read More ›
Who Wants A “Guber Burger?” I Made One For You – And WOW! What Backlash!
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! Before I take you on a “history of food” journey, a personal note. I shared a… 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 ›
Cooking With Julia Child! Her Original Kitchen Lives Forever! Here’s A Tour!
Grab A Bite With Julia Child! She may no longer be with us, but Julia Child is still entertaining us! Julia cooked in this kitchen….and you can see it up close! It’s time for a tasty treat for foodies! Welcome… Read More ›
Sampling Julia Child’s “Brain Food” – Literally! Her Legendary Ingredients And My “Brain” Meal Too!
Who Wants To Cook With Julia Child? Well, I do – and I will follow her to the wildest areas of cuisine, because she was fearless! That said, a new blogger I now follow religiously, Rebecca, has a terrific website… Read More ›
Want Some Bacon Magic? Here’s A Delicious “Bacon Burrito Weave” Recipe!
Behold The Majesty Of A Bacon Weave! First of all, thanks to all of you who couldn’t wait to share this with me – it’s a new bacon classic, using our favorite cooking technique: the bacon weave! As you can… Read More ›
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