My Homemade “Dumpling” Feast! I love Dumplings. And Dim Sum. And Siu Mai, Gyozas and more, but this was a first for me – making them all at home! Author Andrea Nguyen is a Food Writer and Teacher, and through… Read More ›
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Want Some “Cafeteria” Ramen And Tempura? I Slid My Tray Down Marugame Udon’s Delicious Counter!
Who Wants Ramen? If you live in Los Angeles, you no doubt have your favorite ramen joint – but how about one that offers up delicious Ramen bowls AND Tempura as well – and you slide your tray by the food you… Read More ›
Is This America’s “Last” Burger? This “Pier Burger” Is Served Over The Pacific Ocean!
Is This America’s “Last” Burger? The answer is easy: it sure is! But what do I mean by America’s “Last” Burger? Well, how about the fact it’s on California’s iconic Santa Monica Pier, sitting over the Pacific Ocean – at… Read More ›
Who Wants Pastrami On Rye! Painting The Town Green For St. Patrick’s Day!
Who’s Hungry For St. Patrick’s Day? Well, a ridiculous question because we all are! And with the unique food that is consumed today, it’s going to be a celebration – thanks to Pastrami! Here’s a bit of history of St…. Read More ›
“Ortolan-Inspired” Pigeon! Flaming Food And Fresh Herb Carts – Here’s A Look At A Magical Meal!
If you click on the story above, you will see how I was given an “Ortolan-inspired” dish, that was lit on fire at the table! It was just one of many magical aspects of the meal – like a poached… Read More ›
My “Surf And Turf” Burger Recipe! Here Are Some Wildly Creative Burgers For Your Weekend!
Talk About A Wild Burger Mashup! Let’s get right to this! First, look at these ingredients,…hamburger. ASPARAGUS. Cherry tomatoes. LOBSTER. And PINEAPPLE. Yes, time for a cookout – this time we will stack a burger with some very unique ingredients! Chefs Keller and… Read More ›
LA’s Iconic “Astro Burger” On Route 66! Taste Their Legendary “Pastrami Burger!”
Who’s Hungry? Well, a picture like this always makes me shout “ME!” It’s a unique burger that is from one of Southern California’s most iconic burger joins: Welcome To Route 66! Yes, there is a legendary road across America called… Read More ›
Have You Tried Philippe’s Legendary “Wet” French Dip Sandwich? 114 Years Of “The Original” Los Angeles Institution!
Time To Bite Down On The Best French Dip In Los Angeles! You are looking at a legendary “French Dipped Sandwich”, thanks to the iconic LA restaurant “Philippe The Original!” As a fan of classic eateries, I always wanted to… Read More ›
Friday Food Reviews From CarolCooks2…Potatoes! And My Potato Cake Recipe!
Welcome to Friday Food Reviews, this is a terrific weekly blog from CarolCooks2…here is her terrific story of potatoes – what they are. where do they grow, what can we substitute them for in a recipe, and are they safe… Read More ›
Celebrating National Hot Pastrami Day! Legendary Katz Deli! Pastrami Burgers Too!
Happy “National Pastrami Day!” Well, this is a tasty holiday, isn’t it? I woke up this morning to discover that it’s “national pastrami day”, and here are two great ways to celebrate! A “Pastrami” Burger! Yes, I ate a unique… Read More ›
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