Tanooki’s Truffle Fries! My blogging friend Tanooki has a great story today – because it’s Happy National Food Day! As she posted earlier: “Attention to all foodies, today October 16th is the day to celebrate our best friend, FOOD!” Here… Read More ›
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My Deep-Fried Oreo Taste Test – The Feast Of San Gennaro!
Does This Look Good? I’m always intrigued when I see an Oreo cookie mashup – this time wrapped in bacon and fried…yum! If you don’t know, an Oreo is simple a chocolate round cookie that is held together with creamy… Read More ›
Bite Into The World’s Ten Most Creative Sandwiches! Elvis Did!
Elvis loved a good meal, we all know that. He would have loved this one: imagine how the King would have felt to see all of his favorite things on one plate! Yes, it tops the list for the world’s… Read More ›
Cooking For The Camera…Here Are Some Recipes Caught On Tape!
Say “Cheese!” “Cheesy” may be more like it – but for those who have read my food blog as well as my main one, Johnrieber.com, you know that I have a “bacon-and-egg” iPhone cover, and I like to shoot videos… Read More ›
RIP Chef Michael Chiarello….Paying Tribute To This Great Chef And His “Live Fire” Cooking…
RIP Chef Michael Chiarello…. Such sad news for foodies like me…the brilliant Chef Michael Chiarello died suddenly last Friday…Chiarello’s family released this statement: “As we navigate this profound loss, we hold dear the moments we cherished with him, both in… Read More ›
Zucchini Steps Into The Spotlight – My Favorite Succotash Dish Celebrates Roasted Corn And Garlic Too!
My Zucchini-Corn-Mozzarella Succotash Recipe! I’m always looking for new ways to integrate Zucchini, Broccoli and other green vegetables into my menu – and this recipe can use both to create a “succotash” that makes a great side dish for any… Read More ›
Bourbon Burgers! Boozy Bone Luges! Here Are Wild Dinners And Drinks -Combined!
Pass The Bourbon – I’m HUNGRY! Yes, many of America’s great bars serve up great drinks and terrific food – but usually not on the same plate! Well, that has changed! Take a look at this: it’s a burger stuffed… Read More ›
Making “Zoodle Pasta!” Here’s My Recipe For “Spaghetti alla Nerano” Using Fried Yellow Squash!
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! It’s fast… Read More ›
The Best Chicken In Paris? “Le Coq & Fils” Makes Its Case And I Bit Down On Their Bird! A Bonus Windmill Greets You As Well!
“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 ›
“Sing Harlem” At An Amazing Sunday Gospel Brunch! Chef Marcus Samuelsson’s Red Rooster Food Rocks!
Get Ready To Be Entertained! This is a picture of the group “Sing Harlem” as they rock out a absolutely terrific gospel brunch – sporting their signature red tennis shoes! That seems to fit the decor just perfectly, because my… Read More ›