Jo’s Brookford Kitchen Diaries Try Something “New” – Or “Newish…” For those who read regularly, I love to take part in Jo Tracy’s terrific “BKD” monthly cooking challenge…this month, I cooked the dish you see above, and its because Jo… Read More ›
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Dig Into St. Patrick’s Day 2026! Check Out These Mile High Pastrami Sandwiches!
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 ›
Your 2026 Academy Awards Food Menu! Here’s What Oscar Eats With The Stars!
What Do The Stars Eat On Oscar Night? Well, perhaps Lady Gaga will enjoy a sandwich, but I think it’s going to be a lot more extravagant than that – beginning with a “smoked salmon and caviar” Oscar! For the… Read More ›
Making Zucchini Noodles – “Zoodles!” + Chefs Michiel And Jean Have A Zucchini Recipe Too!
Behold the Mighty “Zoodle!” Yes, I am a “Zoodleholic”…it all began when my wife Alex didn’t want pasta one night – but we had a lot of Zucchini, so she bought this nifty “Zoodler” and away we went! A recent… Read More ›
Bone Marrow Risotto? Yes Please! Chef Mimi’s Recipe PLUS My Bone Marrow Pasta Experience!
Who Loves Bone Marrow? I will be honest: I know a fair number of people don’t really like it: whether it’s the texture – a “meat custard” vibe – or simply the concept of eating what’s inside a hard bone,… Read More ›
Want A Bowl Of Italian Penicillin? Here’s A “Creamy Pastina” Recipe For Good Health!
As always, what you are looking at is because my wife read about a soup called “Italian Penicillin” or “Sick Day” soup – delicious and incredibly healthy! Here’s what the recipe said: Creamy Pastina Soup✨ also called Italian Penicillin for… Read More ›
A Stuffed Bleu Cheese Burger – An Homage To The Late Great Chef Michael Chiarello…
I shared an obituary for Chef Michael Chiarello, who died in 2023…a true loss to the culinary world. My wife Alex and I were part of a great event at his house once, where he showcased his love of “live… Read More ›
Who Wants A “Sky-High” Martini At The Grill? My Review Of New York’s Iconic Steakhouse!
Cheers! One of the joys of living in New York City is exploring some of the 50,000+ restaurants of all shapes and sizes in the city: from the thousands of food carts that line the city streets to restaurants that… Read More ›
Have You Made “Okonomiyaki” At Home? Here’s The Colorful Japanese Pancake Recipe – Direct From Tokyo!
Who’s Hungry For Okonomiyaki? Well I was, and that’s because what you see above is the real thing: that my wife, son and friend made at our table in Tokyo! More on that later, but first, what is “Okonomiyaki?” Here’s… Read More ›
The Hottest Food Trend For 2026 Is “Grandmacore”! Here’s Her Scalloped Potato Recipe!
Grandma’s In The Kitchen Cooking Up A Storm! I had a Grandmother who cooked, and I’m sure most of you did as well…as it turns out, Grandma’s cooking is the hottest culinary trend of 2026! This Schwenkfelder Library drawing shows… Read More ›
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