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 ›
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A Chilled Corn ‘n’ Tomato Salad! Refreshing Recipes For A “Hot Hot HOT” Summer!
Who Wants A Taste Of Summer? We are entering the heat of summer in the US, and with most of Europe sweltering under a horrendous heat wave, I am looking for crisp, refreshing dishes to fight back – and that… Read More ›
Fight The Summer Heat Wave – With These Wacky “Food Floats!”
“Who’s Hungry For A Pool Party?” I know that much of Europe is sweltering in an unprecedented heat wave. Jumping in a swimming pool can help, so check out this new trend: wacky “food floats” designed to make every pool… Read More ›
Watermelon Mojito Popsicles For Summer! Refreshing Treats For Hot Days!
Watermelon Makes For A Healthy Summer! As hot weather has taken over the US, I am looking for refreshing recipes for summer – and was reminding that my blogging friend Molly has a great site called Transatlantic Notes, and she… Read More ›
Celebrating Summer With A “Parmesan Rind Tomato Butter Pasta” Recipe!
Who loves pasta? How about this delicious dish of “tomato butter” pasta? Well, I do and guess what? I had it at a GREAT restaurant in Napa Valley wine country! This is Ciccio, located at the north end of the town of… Read More ›
Making Julia Child’s Sole Meunière Recipe – Made “Miller Wife’s Style!”
Taking On A Famous American Chef! I love fish. I love it pan fried, deep-fried, baked and sautéed. And I love it any way that Julia Child says to do it! Julia Child is arguably the most influential Cookbook Author… Read More ›
Who Wants A “Potato Pie?” You Will “Flip” For This “Gateau de Pommes de Terre!”
Time For The Greatest Potato Dish Ever! My wife is an avowed “lover of potatoes”, so when I made this for her, she “flipped” – literally – because that is part of the cooking process! My favorite potato cake recipe… Read More ›
Do You Know The Miracle Of Garlic? Here Are Your “Garlic Health” Benefits + A Recipe Too!
It certainly is that! Garlic pulled right out of the ground and ready to cook with – but why am I telling you this? Because you are looking at one of the greatest food products for your health! The Miracle… 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 ›
Need A Delicious Pig’s Trotter? My Review Of “Au Pied de Cochon” In Paris Awaits!
Welcome to Paris – to many, the most beautiful city in the world! At night, the city of Paris offers many classic images to enjoy, like this look at the Eiffel Tower all lit up as we celebrated New Year’s… Read More ›
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