Does this look good? How about this? Well, Bernadette made both of them for her latest installment of the “Cookbook Confidential Cookbook Club” – and she chose a book I recommended so click here to see the recipes for both… Read More ›
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Au Pied de Cochon! Amazing Paris Pig’s Trotter In The City Of Lights!!
Welcome To Paris, The City Of Lights! Welcome to Paris – to many, the most beautiful city in the world! And you know what, there’s no reason to argue – beauty is beauty! At night, the city of Paris offers… Read More ›
You’ll “Flip” For This “Potato Pie!” Paris Has “Gateau de Pommes de Terre” – Here Is The Recipe!
Time For The Greatest Potato Dish Ever! My wife is an avowed “lover of potatoes”, so when I made this for her, she flipped – because that is part of the cooking process! My favorite potato cake recipe comes courtesy… Read More ›
Have You Tried A “Baked Caprese” Salad? Bernadette Has The Recipe!
First of all, thanks to Bernadette for sharing this delicious and refreshing recipe for a very hot summer! If you click on the link above, you will be taken to her entire recipe, which I plan to make now that… Read More ›
Fish Stew From The Iconic Kastro’s Restaurant In Mykonos! An Instagram Legend! Incredible Food And Sunsets!
An Instagram Legend! When my wife Alex and I went to Mykonos in 2021, we knew we had to eat at Kastro’s – you see, Alex found this iconic photo of their VERY NARROW outside dining area – where everyone… Read More ›
A Vegan Baked Bean Recipe For The “Cooking Confidential” Review Series!
I will be sharing all of the recipes for this month’s reviews – and I am taking part as well, so look for that. As for simple, satisfying dishes: I mad this very easy, traditional “Pan Bagnat” sandwich from Patricia… Read More ›
Cooking “Fish In Crazy Water!” A Recipe For A Terrific Provencal Dish And Memoir!
Want Some “Crazy Fish?” If you like the look of this dish, then this is the post for you – because I’ve got two books that celebrate incredible food like this, with recipes! Let me set the stage: Imagine Life… Read More ›
My 2023 Easter Feast! Gigot D’Agneau! Ratatouille! Potato Cake! All The Recipes Here!
Time To Share An Amazing Holiday Feast! If you are looking to bite into something different this Easter – time to go “Provencal!” This is a “Gigot D’Agneau” – and it’s my favorite holiday meal, thanks to the incredible Chef… Read More ›
Tasting Spain’s Incredible Paella! Here’s The Recipe For A Culinary Masterpiece From The Costa Brava!
Who’s Up For A Food Adventure? These Guys Are! This plate of colorful Langoustines are waiting for me to turn them into an amazing Spanish Paella – My Paella Adventure! I’m always looking for some new recipes, and what… Read More ›
The Bizarre “Chef’s Kiss” Dish! Here’s The Story Of The Hilarious Review Of A Dining Disaster!
Would You Eat This? This story begins and ends with the restaurant dish shown above, called “Chef’s Kiss.” Look at it again – this is a REAL dish served at a restaurant: This was served at Bros restaurant in Lecce,… Read More ›
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