Who’s Hungry – For A “Caviar Sandwich?” Well, I sure was – and a new “seafood tavern” in New York served it up to me – here’s my review of the newly opened “Capitaine” in New York’s west village! The… Read More ›
food memoirs
A Broccoli Leek Gratin For Fall…Some Healthy Vegetable Recipes!
Healthy Recipes For Fall! This is a “sprouting broccoli and leek gratin”…from a terrific cookbook I was told about – and how did I happen upon it? My blogging friend Jo Tracey has a great blog where she writes about… Read More ›
A Fresh Pea Soup Recipe For Summer…
A Fresh Pea Soup For Summer….And It’s Healthy Too! If you read this blog you know I share stories of cheeseburgers, vertical lasagna and other dishes they may not be “calorie free” – but I also love to cook healthy… Read More ›
Celebrating Summer’s Napa Valley Bounty With Tomato Salad + “Zoodle” Recipes!
Who Wants A Taste Of Summer? Well, I sure do, especially after my good friend and incredible winemaker Pam Starr gave me some of her summer harvest! A wide variety of fresh Napa Valley tomatoes and yellow zucchini squash were… Read More ›
Who Wants “Reboiled” Food? I Do When It’s Ribollita – “Cucina Povera!”
My Wife Loves Ribollita… Well, that headline is true and it obviously leads me to the point of this post – I had to make some for her! Ribollita is a hearty, traditional Tuscan soup made from leftover vegetables, beans (like… Read More ›
Deliciously Healthy Halibut Over Mushrooms And Spinach! Here’s The Recipe…
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 ›
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 ›
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