Who loves pasta? How about this delicious dish of “tomato butter” pasta? Well, I do and guess what? I had it at a GREAT restaurant in Napa Valley wine country! This is Ciccio, located at the north end of the town of… Read More ›
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A “Chocolate Strawberry” Controversy! I Bite Into London’s Viral Strawberry Obsession – And The “Ban” That Wasn’t!
Who Wants A Chocolate-Covered Strawberry? Answer: EVERYONE! Have I got a juicy controversy for you! As you can see in the photo above, a cup of strawberries is being drenched with liquid chocolate – where it’s happening is why it’s… Read More ›
“Fish In Crazy Water?” Swordfish Piperade? I’ve Got Two Deliciously Entertaining Food Books + Two Delicious Recipes!
Hungry? Well have I got recipes – and the books they came from – for you! The picture above is “Fish In Crazy Water” and is from this terrific memoir, written by Chef David Shalleck with Erol Munuz. The book… Read More ›
Need A Delicious Pig’s Trotter? My Review Of “Au Pied de Cochon” In Paris Awaits!
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 ›
Who Knows “Adobo” And “Silog” Cuisine? Carol Has The “A-Z Of World Cuisine” From The Philippines!
Carol’s “A – Z Of World Cuisine” Is Back! I love this series, and Carol returns with a trip to a place everyone has heard of, but not a lot of people visit! As Carol notes: “The Philippines is most… Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›
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