Welcome to Paris – to many, the most beautiful city in the world! At night, the city of Paris offers many classic images to enjoy, like this look at the Eiffel Tower all lit up as we celebrated New Year’s… Read More ›
travel adventures
Want “2D” Sushi? I Review New York’s Unique – And Hand Drawn – “2D Restaurant” Shirokuro!
In The Mood For Sushi – In 2D? Well, that’s what happened when my wife Alex, our friend Yvette and I headed to a restaurant on New York’s lower east side – what do I mean by “2D?” This! Entering… Read More ›
Want Some “Bathed Bread?” Here’s My Provencal “Pan Bagnat” Sandwich Thanks To Patrica Wells!
Who Wants A Sandwich? More precisely, who wants a “Pan Bagnat?” Pan bagnat (“bathed bread”) is a classic Niçoise sandwich that must be made with crusty, sturdy bread, soaked heavily with olive oil, packed with tuna, anchovies, and raw vegetables, then… Read More ›
Want A Sky-High Martini At One Of The World’s Greatest Bars? My London Connaught Bar “Martini Trolley” Adventure!
Welcome To London! Yes, I was just “across the pond” and want to share some of my food and drink adventures with you – we open this journey to London with a shot of the iconic Big Ben, because the… Read More ›
Would You Drink / Eat A “Deviled Egg Dirty Martini?” Well I Did And Here’s How!
Behold The “Deviled Egg Martini!” My good friend Audrey discovered this and she knew I would be “all in” to try and make them with her and my wife Alex! A very important note: there are a lot of terrific… Read More ›
Japan’s Dying Oysters! A Worldwide Threat To Bivalves? Here’s The Story…
Behold The Oyster… I love Oysters. Here’s one reason why: Oysters are highly nutritious, low-calorie, and nutrient-dense saltwater mollusks, offering immense amounts of zinc, vitamin B12, and omega-3 fatty acids to support immune, bone, and heart health. A 100-gram serving offers roughly 9-10g of… Read More ›
Heard Of “Dried Ramen Noodle Topping?” My “Ramen Bae” Review + Protein Ramen Too!
Ramen, Ramen, Ramen… Do yo love ramen as much as I do? Here in the US, everyone talks about living off of ramen noodle soup in college…cheap, easy, somewhat filling, these “Cup O’ Noodles” – as they were once called… 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 ›
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 ›