‘Through family recipes, we taste the past and savor the future.’ – Maya Angelou Dorothy over at New Vintage Kitchen shared this quote, and it captures perfectly the recipe she shared for “Oatmeal Apple Rum” holiday cookies! Dorothy shared this… Read More ›
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“Thanks” For This “Maple Syrup Bacon-Wrapped” Turkey! Jo’s “BKD” Challenge Made Me Thankful Indeed – For A Bacon Weave!
I’m “Thankful” For A Bacon Weave! There. I said it. A bacon weave makes me happy – and thankful too! Why am I telling you this now? Because Jo, from the terrific Brookford Kitchen Diaries blog (link below!) has offered… Read More ›
My “Bacon-Wrapped Maple-Glazed” Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe! Potato Pie And White Castle Stuffing Too!
Once a year, most of the country makes a Turkey. Some brine it, deep fry it, smoke it, or just bake it in an oven. But why do that when you can do THIS? One year I made Turkey two ways,… Read More ›
The Flavors Of Paris! From Michelin Stars To “Caged Drinking!”
The Magical Flavors Of Paris… This is a dish of fresh Hamachi, all dolled up for us, courtesy of the iconic Fouquet’s on the Champs-Elysee in Paris. It’s just one of the many incredible dishes I enjoyed when I was… Read More ›
Hamburgers Get A Colorful Upgrade! “Samurai Red” Burgers Are Here! Black ‘n’ Blue Buns Too!
Say Hello To “Samurai Red!” Yes, I may have an unnatural obsession with colored hamburger buns, like this one that Burger King Japan once rolled out – using tomato powder! That’s right! The buns and cheese are red because of… Read More ›
My “Blue French Burger” Review From Paris! The Captivating Ad vs. My Culinary Reality!
The “French Burgers” Are Here – In Paris At Least! When my wife Alex and I were in Paris at the end of July, she worked during the day, leaving me to wander the streets and discover new things to… Read More ›
Milk Bar Chef Christina Tosi’s “Family Corn Bake” Recipe She Gave Me!
What do you do when you have some canned corn – WAY TOO MUCH CANNED CORN? Since most of you are new to this food blog, I am sharing a recipe sent to me by the famous Milk Bar Chef… Read More ›
Celebrating The Olympics Games With The Most DECADENT Mashed Potatoes In Paris + The Eiffel Tower’s Incredible Light Show!
Welcome To The Potato Capital Of The World! While everyone loves a great whipped potato puree, I don’t think anyone celebrates it with the delicious fervor of Paris! The dish above was set on our table the other night and… Read More ›
Eating The Summer Olympic Games In Paris! Three Incredible Dishes + Pistachio Ice Cream Too!
Welcome To Paris! I am in Paris for the opening night celebration of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games – and since this is a food blog, I wanted to share three dishes I have had this week that blew me… Read More ›
Amazing Paris Pig’s Trotter At Au Pied de Cochon! Celebrating The Paris Summer Olympics!
Paris Is “Lit Up” For The Olympics! Welcome to Paris – to many, the most beautiful city in the world! And with the Summer Olympic Games about to start, the Arc de Triomphe shines brightly! At night, the city of… Read More ›