“Bistro Cooking” with Patricia Wells – Swordfish with Piperade! I took part in a cookbook review series and made this dish, which is so good I made it again! I have many cookbooks from Writer / Chef Patricia Wells. Her focus… Read More ›
travel writing
Bite Down On Kiribati! South Seas Recipes From The “A – Z” Of World Cuisine!
Bite Down On A Bit Of Paradise! This is Kiribati – a tropical paradise to be sure…and thanks to my friend Carol, I now know that it’s home to some wonderful food as well! This map shows you how sprawling… Read More ›
Have You Seen A “Noodle Bot?” A Cheeseburger Making Robot? Here They Are!
Who Wants A Burger? A “Robot Burger?” Yes, that is a Robot making some cheeseburgers! Would I eat a cheeseburger made by a robot? Would you? Meet “Flippy!” Yes, that’s the name for this hamburger-making Robot. I found this story… Read More ›
How Chef José Andrés Is Feeding The Displaced In LA’s Fires + How You Can Help…
For those who follow this blog, you know that last week, as multiple areas of Los Angeles country burned out of control, I stopped posting stories…now, I want to share one that offers a chance to help, thanks to a… 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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›