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 ›
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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 ›
Penne Rigate – Francis Mayes Style! My “Food With A View” Is “Under The Tuscan Sun” For The BKD Cookbook Club!
My “Food With A View” Goes “Under The Tuscan Sun!” Well, this was a really fun post to write – and eat as well! That’s because Jo Tracey’s terrific BKD Cookbook Club wanted this: Let your next (or your most… Read More ›
Would You Dine Inside A “Floating” Restaurant? Here Are Some “Wildly Remote” Ways To Eat!
Who Wants To Join Me For Dinner Here? In my quest to eat in the world’s most unique restaurants, this one may top them all: you are looking at the restaurant “Iris” in an area known as Salmon Eye in… Read More ›
#FoodieFriday – Pondering Vegetarian Cuisine…What If You Don’t Like The Food? Vegan Restaurant Struggles Too!
Who Loves Eating Vegetarian? I found this photo online when I typed in “vegetarian meals”, and the pictures that popped up were either veggie bowls like this with tofu chunks, or an even more obvious visual: Pasta, Pasta And More… Read More ›
Making Anthony Bourdain’s “Garlic Pork Mignons” To Honor the Late Chef….
Paying Homage To The Great Anthony Bourdain… I was stunned when news of Chef / TV Host Anthony Bourdain’s death hit in June 2018: he was a great Chef, passionate Foodie, best-selling Author, TV Host and world traveller…to pay tribute… Read More ›
It’s National Pasta Day 2025! Celebrating With Giuliana And Bill! Stanley Tucci’s “Pasta Pie” + “Under The Tuscan Sun” Pici Rolling!
It’s National Pasta Day 2025! I love all of the “food holidays” throughout the year, and nothing is better than this one: a celebration of all things pasta! So I have reached out to all of my Celebrity contacts to… Read More ›
Pici “Imperfect Shape” Pasta Is My Vacation “Holiday” Meal! From “Under The Tuscan Sun!”
Cheers From Tuscany! There is a long story behind this photo, but I am going to keep it short, simple and hopefully delicious. It’s all because of Brookford Cooking Diaries! Jo Tracey has a great website that celebrates food all… Read More ›
Jo Tracy Shares Delicious Italian Recipes!
Hey everyone, I’ve been out of the country for almost a month, so sorry for the delay is sharing some of the BKD recipes, like these from Jo Tracy, who runs this monthly recipe-sharing effort on her Brookford Kitchen Diaries… Read More ›
Stanley Tucci’s Family Chicken Cacciatore! The BKD Cooking Series Goes Italian!
Cooking With Tucci! I have posted many stories about various Stanley Tucci films, TV shows, and of course, his passion for food – so Stanley takes center stage for Jo Tracy’s July cooking challenge! Tucci’s Chicken Cacciatore recipe is a… Read More ›