Nigella Joins The “Great British Bake Off” Team! While this was officially announced last month, I am just getting around to sharing this incredibly good news – my favorite TV show has added an incredibly empathetic Chef! Fans of the… Read More ›
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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 ›
Penne Rigate – Francis Mayes Style! My “Food With A View” Is “Under The Tuscan Sun” For The BKD Cookbook Club!
My “Food With A View” Goes “Under The Tuscan Sun!” Well, this was a really fun post to write – and eat as well! That’s because Jo Tracey’s terrific BKD Cookbook Club wanted this: Let your next (or your most… Read More ›
Have You Seen A “Food Stadium?” Here Are Super Bowl “Food Stadium Food Fights” + 4 Super Recipes!
Ready For This “Super” Matchup? Of course, most everyone knows that the biggest football game of the year is Sunday – and it’s actually a very exciting matchup! No matter who you support, you must prepare for the event by… Read More ›
Dungeness Crab Cakes v. Lobster Rolls? It’s My Super Bowl “Food Fight” – Part 2!
Seattle’s Seahawks Take On New England’s Patriots In Super Bowl 60! It’s the most watched TV event of the year: on Sunday, Super Bowl 60 will pit the Seattle Seahawks vs. the New England Patriots. I was born and raised… Read More ›
Seahawks V. Patriots – A “Super Bowl 60” Food Fight – Part One! Seattle’s Salmon Chowder Takes On New England Clam Chowder!
Here’s Your 60th Super Bowl Matchup! For those who care, Feb. 8th will see the two best teams in the NFL go head to head for Super Bowl #60! Some may know I was born and raised in Seattle, so… 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 ›
I Made A Giant Meatball – Why? Because Robin Did And I’m Glad She Did!
Robin Made This And I Was Hooked! One of the great things about following other bloggers is that, when they share a terrific recipe like this, I can try and replicate it! I received this last month from “Robin &… Read More ›
It’s National Pasta Day 2025! Celebrating With Giuliana And Bill! Stanley Tucci’s “Pasta Pie” + “Under The Tuscan Sun” Pici Rolling!
It’s National Pasta Day 2025! I love all of the “food holidays” throughout the year, and nothing is better than this one: a celebration of all things pasta! So I have reached out to all of my Celebrity contacts to… Read More ›
Pici “Imperfect Shape” Pasta Is My Vacation “Holiday” Meal! From “Under The Tuscan Sun!”
Cheers From Tuscany! There is a long story behind this photo, but I am going to keep it short, simple and hopefully delicious. It’s all because of Brookford Cooking Diaries! Jo Tracey has a great website that celebrates food all… Read More ›
Bite! Eat! Repeat! 