You know what time of year it is…Pumpkin Spice time! Yes, October is right around the corner, and that means an insane array of “Pumpkin Spice” products to endure…what began as a seasonal flavored “Coffee Latte” has become THIS: Trust me,… Read More ›
Patricia Wells Cookbooks
Do You Know The Amazing Origin Of TV Dinners? Meet The Man Behind Frozen Meals! Great Food Writing!
Who Needs A Hot Meal And A Great TV Show? Sixty+ years ago, two great American traditions were changed forever: watching TV and eating dinner. Thanks to the invention of the “TV dinner”, Americans could step away from the stove… Read More ›
A Guide To The Potatoes Of Paris! Baked! Mashed! Fried And Caviar Potato Towers Too!
Who Loves Potatoes? Easy Question – We All Do! I love potatoes in every conceivable form, which is why, when Alex and I went to Paris for New Years a few years ago, we tried to eat them that way!… Read More ›
Have You Tried A “Baked Caprese” Salad? Bernadette Has The Recipe!
First of all, thanks to Bernadette for sharing this delicious and refreshing recipe for a very hot summer! If you click on the link above, you will be taken to her entire recipe, which I plan to make now that… Read More ›
A Vegan Baked Bean Recipe For The “Cooking Confidential” Review Series!
I will be sharing all of the recipes for this month’s reviews – and I am taking part as well, so look for that. As for simple, satisfying dishes: I mad this very easy, traditional “Pan Bagnat” sandwich from Patricia… Read More ›
Cooking “Fish In Crazy Water!” A Recipe For A Terrific Provencal Dish And Memoir!
Want Some “Crazy Fish?” If you like the look of this dish, then this is the post for you – because I’ve got two books that celebrate incredible food like this, with recipes! Let me set the stage: Imagine Life… Read More ›
My 2023 Easter Feast! 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 – time to go “Provencal!” This is a “Gigot D’Agneau” – and it’s my favorite holiday meal, thanks to the incredible Chef… Read More ›
Check Out This “Bread Sandwich” – Bite Into The “Simit-Pogacha” From Gastro Obscura’s Terrific Book!
Behold This “Bread Sandwich!” OK, let’s get the obvious question out of the way: “Is there REALLY such a thing as a ‘bread sandwich’?” Well, there is and it’s called a “Simit-Pogacha”! Bite Into A Carb-Lover’s Dream! Yes, it’s a… Read More ›
Feasting On “Babette’s Feast” Quail In Puff Pastry! My Recipe For A Classic “Dinner And A Movie”!
“Dinner And A Movie” Goes For A “Feast”! I love food and I love film, so why not combine the two? Throughout 2023, I am going to be sharing special “dinner and a movie” stories that will take a recipe… Read More ›
Julia Child’s Iconic Boeuf Bourguignon! My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge Is A Family Affair! — johnrieber
The Legendary Boeuf Bourguignon Recipe By Julia Child! Julia Child is a culinary Icon of course, and her love of all food, especially french, is inspiring to Chefs of all ages. I have made this dish once before, but as… Read More ›