I took part in Bernadette’s latest “Cookbook Confidential” effort – to cook a recipe from the legendary Indian Chef and Cookbook Author Madhur Jaffrey: One of my favorite bloggers and Authors, Robbie Cheadle, who because of availability chose a different… Read More ›
Dal Soup, Anyone? This image of Dal Soup is courtesy of Jeen and Michiel, who have made two dishes as part of the latest Cookbook Confidential Challenge! Mushrooms with Cumin and Asafetida! Do you know that “asafetida” is a gum… Read More ›
It’s time for another “Cookbook Confidential” series to begin – this time focused on the Indian cooking of Madder Jaffrey…starting with this tomato tamarind chutney recipe! It’s from Jaffrey’s legendary cookbook that introduced much of the world to the flavors… Read More ›
Bernadette celebrates the “Day Of The Dead” with a terrific recipe for “Anise Orange Pan de Muertos!” In her story, Bernadette gives the history of this special day, which is November 1, and also gives us a delicious treat to… Read More ›
Behold a thing of beauty: A “Billy Goat Tavern Cheezborger!” Here’s a look at one of Chicago’s most unique and legendary underground restaurants! INTRODUCING THE BILLY GOAT TAVERN OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS! The original Billy Goat Tavern, located in Chicago, was… Read More ›
Who Needs A Halloween Costume? Who’s A Foodie? Well, you know the answer – I do and am! So when I think about dressing up for Halloween one thing comes to mind: how about dressing as my favorite food! OK,… Read More ›
What’s Under That Bun? Good question! I’ve been exploring some of the iconic restaurants New York City – and one of the most iconic of them all is the legendary Minetta Tavern! When I looked up a list of the… Read More ›
“Either the best meat or no meat at all.”— Chef Antoine Westermann With that simple motto, the terrific restaurant Le Coq Rico was born in 2012 in the Montmartre district of Paris. Le Coq Rico sits on top of a… Read More ›
Time For More “Bistro Cooking!” Bernadette’s terrific “Cookbook Confidential Cookbook Club” reviews continue for this one: Today, Jeen and Michiel make two dishes, beginning with an Octopus salad shown above – click here to be taken to the entire review,… Read More ›
“Bistro Cooking” with Patricia Wells – Swordfish with Piperade Review First, thanks to Bernadette for her terrific “Cookbook confidential” review series, which this month is focus on “Bistro Cooking.” I have many cookbooks from Writer / Chef Patricia Wells. Her focus… Read More ›
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