“Baby It’s Cold Outside!“ That classic holiday song sums up New York City recently, with lows in the teens – and some snow – and snow men! I love how mini-snowmen pop up everywhere, like the one I found overlooking… Read More ›
Patricia Wells Cookbooks
My Annual “Pumpkin Spice Spam Bread” Recipe – Is It A “Treat” Or A “Trick?”
Time To Cook With “Pumpkin Spice” Spam! We are nearing the end of October – and since it is Halloween season, that means the insane array of “Pumpkin Spice” products we’ve had to endure all month will fade away…what began… Read More ›
I Made A Seared Salmon With Tomato Shallot Sauce Recipe – But I Didn’t Stick The Landing! The BKD Club Goes French!
Seared Salmon With Shallot Creme Fraiche Sauce! I love to cook, so when Jo Tracey from the BKD Cookbook Club asked us to share a French recipe, I knew who to go to: a brilliant Chef, Writer and friend! That’s… Read More ›
Planning An Easter Feast? How About Gigot D’Agneau! Ratatouille! Potato Cake! All The Recipes Here!
Time To Share An Amazing Holiday Feast! If you are looking to bite into something different this Easter weekend – time to go provencal! This is “Gigot D’Agneau” – and it’s my favorite holiday meal, thanks to the incredible Chef… 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 ›
Need An Early Easter Idea? Here’s My “Dinner And A Movie” Recipe With Julia Child’s Iconic Boeuf Bourguignon!
Having A Delicious Easter “Dinner And A Movie” – With Julia Child! I love food and I love movies – and I am thinking about the upcoming Easter weekend, and here is my plan for a “dinner and a movie”… Read More ›
Hey, Did You “Tartiflette?” Chefs Michiel And Jean Have A Unique Potato Recipe Here!
Hey, Who “Tartifletted?” I know, pretty immature, but it’s a funny word that I didn’t know, but thanks to Michiel and Jean at their “Cook And Drink” website, now I do! These two great Chefs share so many great recipes,… Read More ›
Want A Delicious “Swordfish With Sauce Piperade” Recipe? Patricia Wells To The Rescue!
“Bistro Cooking” with Patricia Wells – Swordfish with Piperade! I took part in a cookbook review series and made this dish, which is so good I made it again! I have many cookbooks from Writer / Chef Patricia Wells. Her focus… Read More ›