Bill Buford is a great writer: I have both of his previous books, and when I found his latest, released a few years back, I devoured it! “Dirt” sees the Author move with his wife and two infant sons to… Read More ›
food memoir
Want A Sky-High Martini At One Of The World’s Greatest Bars? My London Connaught Bar “Martini Trolley” Adventure!
Welcome To London! Yes, I was just “across the pond” and want to share some of my food and drink adventures with you – we open this journey to London with a shot of the iconic Big Ben, because the… Read More ›
Would You Drink / Eat A “Deviled Egg Dirty Martini?” Well I Did And Here’s How!
Behold The “Deviled Egg Martini!” My good friend Audrey discovered this and she knew I would be “all in” to try and make them with her and my wife Alex! A very important note: there are a lot of terrific… Read More ›
It’s Friday – Drink Up! My Favorite “Video-Worthy” Cocktails For The Weekend!
Cheers To The Weekend! That’s our good friend Yvette toasting with Alex as we kicked off a weekend of fun, and after the weeks we are all having, this Friday night tradition is more necessary than ever! I’ve seen some… Read More ›
Frog’s Legs And Keanu Reeves! My “Dinner And A Movie” In Paris!
How About A Meal With These Stars? This edition of “Dinner And A Movie” travels to Paris to dine with Jack Nicholson, Diane Keaton and Keanu Reeves. Well, they weren’t there when I was, but I ate in the same… Read More ›
Braised Short Rib Pot Pie! A Frozen Food Review! Plus Three Pot Pie Recipes!
Do You Ever Purchased Gourmet Food “Pre-Made”? This is a picture of a Braised Short Rib Pot Pie – which I had shipped to my house frozen. Why? Well, that’s what we are here to discuss. I’ve made pot pies,… Read More ›
Have You Had Flaming Sushi? My Obsession With Fiery Food Continues!
Who Wants Some “Flaming Sushi?” Probably not a question you get asked much, but I’ve noticed lately that most of the sushi bars I go to in New York offer up a few dishes that have been “scorched” a bit…and… Read More ›
Want Some Heat? Let’s Flame On And Cook With Fire!
Cooking With Fire! One of my blogging friends shared an interesting story about “fiery food”, and I will share a link in a moment, but it reminded me that I am indeed a fan of flaming food! Need proof? Well… 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 ›
Here’s A Classic Cheeseburger Recipe! 6 Ingredients And In Your Mouth!
A Cheeseburger. Plain And Simple. I had some extra hamburger left over from another recipe, so I made a burger. As basic a burger as you can make. Just six ingredients. A Hamburger bun. Hamburger patty. Cheddar cheese. Mayonnaise. Raw… Read More ›
Bite! Eat! Repeat! 