Welcome To My African Safari! Is there a more stunning way to see our first “safari sunset?” This is Singita Sabi Sands in South Africa, where we began our 19 day African adventure – 5 different stops in 3 different… Read More ›
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Braised Short Rib Pot Pie! A Frozen Food Review! Plus Three Pot Pie Recipes!
Do You Ever Purchased Gourmet Food “Pre-Made”? This is a picture of a Braised Short Rib Pot Pie – which I had shipped to my house frozen. Why? Well, that’s what we are here to discuss. I’ve made pot pies,… Read More ›
Making A Legendary “Plaice” Recipe With Vincent Price – Foodie!
Did You Know That Vincent Price Was A Foodie? If you didn’t know that Horror legend Vincent Price was a Chef and a huge food lover, that’s OK – you see, more than cooking, he just LOVED eating at the greatest restaurants… Read More ›
Fortune Cookie Millionaires! TV Dinner Secrets Revealed! A Chop Suey Recipe + My Favorite Food Books!
This Fortune Cookie Can Make You A MILLIONAIRE! Got your attention, didn’t I? Well, it’s true! I will tell you how in just a moment. First, take a look at this Chop Suey: a classic Chinese food…or is it? And… Read More ›
“No Soup For You!” I Taste Test the Infamous “Seinfeld” Soup Kitchen!
“No Soup For You!” Yes, that was the sharp rebuke from the character known as “The Soup Nazi” on the iconic TV series “Seinfeld.” It is one of the most famous episodes of all, and it made me want to… Read More ›
I Made The “Sunday Gravy” Recipe From The Sopranos – With A Stanley Tucci Twist!
Cooking With The Sopranos! I have had a few people ask if I’ve ever cooked “italian gravy”, and the answer is “yes yes yes”, with help from The Sopranos! “The Sopranos Family Cookbook” celebrates TV’s greatest crime family with a… Read More ›
From “Burgundy Stars” To “The Perfectionist!” Two Riveting Books About The Downside Of Haute Cuisine And The Death Of A Chef…
The Magic Of Food! When you see an incredibly inventive dish, created by a world renowned Chef, it makes your mouth water. Like these dishes from the first American female Chef to be awarded three Michelin Stars: More about the… Read More ›
Do You Know The Amazing Origin Of TV Dinners? Meet The Man Behind Frozen Meals! Great Food Writing!
Who Needs A Hot Meal And A Great TV Show? Sixty+ years ago, two great American traditions were changed forever: watching TV and eating dinner. Thanks to the invention of the “TV dinner”, Americans could step away from the stove… Read More ›
My “Corn-Tine” Cooking Adventure! Here’s Milk Bar’s Corn Cookie Recipe!
Time To Make Chef Christina Tosi’s Incredible Milk Bar Corn Cookies! Some of you may know how the pandemic led to me making LOTS of dishes using corn. When #Quarantineathome went into its third month in mid-2020, I ordered some… Read More ›
Happy National School Lunch Hero Day! Japanese School Lunch — Tanooki Homemade Cafe!
Happy National School Lunch Hero Day! Here’s Tanooki’s great story! Did you know, today May 5th 2023 isn’t only the celebration day for Cinco de Mayo but the day to honor everyone who contributed to serve healthy yummy school lunch! … Read More ›
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