A Fun Fish Dish Done “Vera Cruz” Style! First, a huge shoutout to my sister-in-law Cherie: not only is she a great Chef, but she made fish in a “Veracruz” sauce and I was hooked! Veracruz-style fish, or Pescado a la… Read More ›
food memoirs
Here’s A Terrific “Tomato Butter Pasta” Recipe! Parmesan Rind’s Surprise Addition + TWO Ways To Make!
Who loves pasta? How about this delicious dish of “tomato butter” pasta? Well, I do and guess what? I had it the other night at a GREAT restaurant in Napa Valley wine country! This is Ciccio, located at the north… Read More ›
Would You Eat A “Cheetos Fried Chicken” Sandwich? Check Out These Wild Food Mashups!
How Do You Feel About Wacky Food “Mashups?” I love to cruise the internet and see what the world is up to – especially in the world of food. Like the time KFC offered some parts of the world a… Read More ›
Fresh Sun-Dried Octopus – It’s Santorini’s Spectacular “Food With A View!” 1,000 Steps Await!
Talk About “Food With A View!” I began a series of food posts that showcases spectacular places to eat, literally “food with a view” – and what is more spectacular than the town of Oia on the Greek island of… Read More ›
A Crab Corn Chowder + Tomato Sandwich Summer Finale – With Bacon!
Who Like Fresh Corn Crab Chowder? Well, I do, and once you see this recipe, you should too! Oh, and one other question: Who Likes Fresh Tomato Sandwiches? Again, we all should – so I made both to have a… Read More ›
A Famous Deep Dish Pizza Recipe! Bite Down On Chicago’s Incredible Food Scene + Fiery Finger Drinks Too!
Celebrating Chicago’s Fiery Food Scene! My wife Alex and I lived for 5 years in Chicago, and we ate our way through some incredible food. With all of the headlines regarding Chicago’s safety, I wanted to do two things: first,… Read More ›
Here’s A Summer Corn Tomato Salad Recipe! A Fresh Way To End The Summer…
Who Wants A Taste Of Summer? It’s Labor Day in the US, and that means a lot of summer parties and picnics to celebrate the end of summer and the beginning of fall…and I didn’t want to say goodbye to… Read More ›
Behold The “Big Mack Daddy!” This Monster Burger Takes On The Big Mac!
A Monster Take On A Big Mac!! Everyone knows what a “Big Mac” is – repeat after me: “Two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun!” And here’s a reminder of what a… Read More ›
A Hot Summer Needs A Cool Gazpacho Recipe! Here’s What I Made And You Can Too!
Cheers To A Healthy Summer! Yes, I toasted this healthy Gazpacho recipe by serving it in a wine glass! After a month of traveling, my wife and I decided it was time to focus on some healthy summer foods, like… Read More ›
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