“BAM!” If you could only SMELL how this dish looks…”bam” is the only way to describe it! I love Oysters, so when I did my “52 In 22 Cooking Challenge” two years ago, I wanted to celebrate one of the world’s first… Read More ›
Travel Memoir
Need A Cooking Break? Just “Boil In A Bag!” Here’s A Fast And Delicious Ground Pork Noodle Recipe!
Time To “Boil In A Bag” For Dinner! It was a simpler time, right? I mean, these retro ads for “cookin’ bag” foods are something! After all, who doesn’t want a freshly boiled turkey sandwich? Well, those were the days,… Read More ›
Want Some Heat? Let’s Flame On And Cook With Fire!
Cooking With Fire! One of my blogging friends shared an interesting story about “fiery food”, and I will share a link in a moment, but it reminded me that I am indeed a fan of flaming food! Need proof? Well… Read More ›
Do You Love “Octopus Balls?” I Do! Here Is The Delicious Reason Why…And A Recipe Too!
OK, complete disclosure: I love Octopus Balls. I discovered them in Tokyo a few years ago, and now I will order them whenever they are on the menu – Asian restaurants of course! What’s A “Takoyaki?” Well, Octopus balls are a… Read More ›
Need Some Retro Holiday Food? How About “Almonds In A Haystack!” A “Hot Dog Tree!” Wacky Retro Holiday Food!
Nothing Says Merry Christmas Like a Hot Dog Holiday Tree! I love the internet, for this holiday season it has bestowed the hallowed “hot dog holiday tree”! And that’s not all, how about a Christmas tree fashioned out of TUNA FISH!?!?!?… Read More ›
New York’s Incredible Christmas Tree Lighting Video! Plus The Big Apple’s Best Food!
The 2024 Holiday Season Is Here! And what better way to celebrate than with the annual lighting of the Christmas tree at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York! Here’s how it all went down last night: It’s a great time… Read More ›
The Flavors Of Paris! From Michelin Stars To “Caged Drinking!”
The Magical Flavors Of Paris… This is a dish of fresh Hamachi, all dolled up for us, courtesy of the iconic Fouquet’s on the Champs-Elysee in Paris. It’s just one of the many incredible dishes I enjoyed when I was… Read More ›
Do You Know Your “A*G*E’s?” Three Soup Recipes To Prolong Your Life By “Cooking Wet!”
The Power Of Good AGE’s! One of the things in this photo will prolong your life – but which one is it? Hint: it’s in a jar and it’s “wet!” I’m sharing some valuable health news I found from The… Read More ›
Hamburgers Get A Colorful Upgrade! “Samurai Red” Burgers Are Here! Black ‘n’ Blue Buns Too!
Say Hello To “Samurai Red!” Yes, I may have an unnatural obsession with colored hamburger buns, like this one that Burger King Japan once rolled out – using tomato powder! That’s right! The buns and cheese are red because of… Read More ›
Here’s A Delicious Winter Soup Pistou – Thanks To Patricia Wells For The Recipe!
Who Wants A Hearty Winter Soup Pistou? Easy: I do! As we begin to leave fall behind and settle into winter, I am pulling out a favorite recipe from the legendary Patricia Wells: a deliciously hearty Soup Pistou! For those… Read More ›