Day #2 of Bernadette’s terrific “Cookbook Confidential” reviews of Chef Otolenghi’s “Simple.” As Bernadette posted: This week, we are reviewing Otolenghi’s “Simple”. This is a terrific cookbook filled with mouth-watering recipes. The first guest review is from Michiel and Jeen,… Read More ›
Talent/Celebrities
Making “Zoodle Pasta!” Here’s Stanley Tucci’s 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 ›
I Made The “Sunday Gravy” Recipe From The Sopranos – With A Stanley Tucci Twist!
Cooking With The Sopranos! I have had a few people ask if I’ve ever cooked “italian gravy”, and the answer is “yes yes yes”, with help from The Sopranos! “The Sopranos Family Cookbook” celebrates TV’s greatest crime family with a… Read More ›
What Is “Oscar” Serving At Tonight’s Academy Awards? Here’s A Peek From Chef Wolfgang Puck!
Who’s Hungry For Oscar? Well, iconic Chef Wolfgang Puck knows, because he’s been in charge of the post-awards Governors Ball for decades – so get ready for his signature “salmon caviar Oscar”! These are a tradition – I know because… Read More ›
Eating “Today’s Fresh Catch” At Nikolas Taverna On Mykonos! Plus A “Sea Urchin” Vodka!
Welcome To Mykonos – Who’s Hungry? When my wife Alex and I made our first trip to Greece in 2021, I wasn’t posting in this “food only” blog, so I wanted to share some delicious food we had there! As… Read More ›
Want Some Greek Longevity Stew? Here Is The Recipe For A Long Life!
Who Wants A Long Life? Well of course we all do – and thanks to this terrific recipe, I’m on my way to that goal! Here I am on the island of Mykonos in Greece – why am I sharing… Read More ›
Have You Opened Florence Italy’s Wine Windows? Here’s An Up-close Look At These Legendary Wine Bars!
Welcome To Florence! Yes, nighttime in Florence Italy is magical, as the Arno river flows through the center of town…my wife Alex and I love the city, filled with incredible architecture…such as the famous “Ponte Vecchio” bridge that houses many… Read More ›
The “A – Z” Of World Cuisine Heads To Honduras! Carol Cooks “Plato Tipico” and More!
Carol Cooks Around The World! The terrific food blogger Carol Cooks is sharing her year-long look at the world’s cuisine and her latest edition took her to Honduras, where she shares the history of this country’s food! Here is how… Read More ›
“Flying Fish?” The Mystery Of My Filet-O-Fish Sandwich Mishap!
Welcome To My Bizarre Filet-O-Fish Encounter! In 2018, I drove 2,200 miles in 5 days with my son Jeff, from Los Angeles to Atlanta – we were eager to try food from various spots along the way….and we had many… Read More ›
Celebrating Beef Braciole! Bernadette Has A Terrific Recipe For This Italian Classic!
Sharing A Delicious Beef Braciole Recipe! Look at this classic italian dish – beef braciole is parmesan and bread crumb stuffed beef roulades braised in a delicious tomato sauce – and I’ve got a deliciously easy recipe for you to… Read More ›