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 ›
travel memoirs
My “Blue French Burger” Review From Paris! The Captivating Ad vs. My Culinary Reality!
The “French Burgers” Are Here – In Paris At Least! When my wife Alex and I were in Paris at the end of July, she worked during the day, leaving me to wander the streets and discover new things to… Read More ›
The “Fiery” Food Of Sardinia! Here’s A Taste Of This Magical Island…
Welcome To Sardinia! My wife Alex and I once went on a trip that took us to 6 different locations in 23 days: Paris, Burgundy, Bordeaux, Sicily, Rome and Sardinia – our first time to this magical island! Sardinia is the… Read More ›
Just For The Halibut! A Terrific “Halibut Over Mushrooms And Spinach” Recipe!
I love fish. I especially love Halibut, which has a meaty, firm texture but a creamy, delicate mouth feel. Bravo to this Fisherman, who shows off his Halibut haul. And for good reason: this is a super healthy fish! Halibut… Read More ›
Sharing A Unique Julia Child Recipe – For “Paella Americaine”! Here’s The “Taking Up Room” Story!
Cooking Paella With Julia! Everyone knows Julia Child for introducing French cooking to US audiences, with a massively successful cookbook and PBS cooking show. Well, the great website “Taking Up Room” took up one of Julia’s most unique offerings that… Read More ›
Have You Had Barcelona Tapas? Here’s Our Meal At The Legendary “Cal Pep!”
Hope you’ve eaten, because I’m about to share some food that will make you VERY HUNGRY! It’s time to celebrate some of the best Spanish tapas from one of the greatest cities in the world! Welcome To Barcelona! Barcelona is Spain’s… Read More ›
Chorizo Paella With Olives And Prosciutto – What Could Go Wrong? I Break All The Paella Rules!
Hey Hey Paella! You are looking at one of my favorite foods in the world: Paella. Here is the definition I found online: “A Spanish dish of rice, saffron, chicken, seafood, etc., cooked and served in a large shallow pan.”… Read More ›
Eating The Summer Olympic Games In Paris! Three Incredible Dishes + Pistachio Ice Cream Too!
Welcome To Paris! I am in Paris for the opening night celebration of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games – and since this is a food blog, I wanted to share three dishes I have had this week that blew me… Read More ›
Amazing Paris Pig’s Trotter At Au Pied de Cochon! Celebrating The Paris Summer Olympics!
Paris Is “Lit Up” For The Olympics! Welcome to Paris – to many, the most beautiful city in the world! And with the Summer Olympic Games about to start, the Arc de Triomphe shines brightly! At night, the city of… Read More ›
Here’s A Classic Cheeseburger Recipe! 6 Ingredients And In Your Mouth!
A Cheeseburger. Plain And Simple. I had some extra hamburger left over from another recipe, so I made a burger. As basic a burger as you can make. Just six ingredients. A Hamburger bun. Hamburger patty. Cheddar cheese. Mayonnaise. Raw… Read More ›