Who Wants A Little Bit Of Heaven? Well I did, and thanks to my good friends Karen and Bruce, I got to see one of the most impressive cooking demonstrations that led me to bite down on the White Manna… Read More ›
Recipes
A Delicious Jambalaya Recipe! My “52 In 22 Cooking Challenge Has Creole “Pot Cooking” Thanks To Commanders Palace!
Who Wants Jambalaya?” The word “Jambalaya” always reminds me of “Seinfeld”, when Kramer almost sings the word as he describes the dish – but I got my inspiration from one of New Orleans’ greatest restaurants! Commander’s Palace has been a… Read More ›
Two Unique “Shots” Of The Big Apple! Moonshine And Oyster/Pickle Shots!
Welcome To The Big Apple – Home Of Moonshine! Today’s adventure form New York City started in Central Park, walking around the massive reservoir and seeing the wild skinny skyscrapers to the south….and a walk much further south led me… Read More ›
Frenchie’s Grilled Lamb With Peas And Mint! My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge Has The French Recipe!
Who’s Ready To Go To Paris? Well, that’s where I ate Chef Greg Marchand’s incredible lamb – at his restaurant Frenchie’s, and we are all heading back there! For week #34 in my “52 in 22 cooking challenge”, I worked… Read More ›
Wild Ice Cream Mashups! Mustard Ice Cream! An Ice Cream Burger! Last Chance To Celebrate Summer! — Bite! Eat! Repeat!
Who Wants An Ice Cream Cone? I know, stupid question – WE ALL DO! As we head into the last weeks of summer, why not try some ice cold refreshment – with a twist? Try These Wild Ice Cream Mashups!… Read More ›
Cooking Sea Scallops Three Ways! Seared! Baked! BLUE! My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge Disaster!
I Love Scallops! No Matter WHAT Color They Are! Yes, scallops are one of my favorite items to cook with – but why and I mentioning color? Well, it’s all part of this week’s “52 In 22 cooking challenge!” It… Read More ›
Making The World’s Most DECADENT Mashed Potatoes! Chef Joel Robuchon’s Recipe Is My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge!
The World’s Most Decadent Mashed Potatoes! The late Chef Joe Robuchon was known to make the world’s most decadent mashed potatoes, and here’s why! Jöel Robuchon’s purée de pomme is known as the most famous mashed potatoes recipe in the… Read More ›
It’s National Oyster Day! Here Is How You Can Celebrate The Bi-Valve! — Bite! Eat! Repeat!
Nothing Better Than Freshly Shucked Oysters! I love fresh oysters! The look, the briny freshness of the ocean, and of course, the icy cold sensation as they slide down your throat…and they are incredibly good for you as well! Here… Read More ›
Cooking “Fish In Crazy Water!” My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge Has The Recipe!
Time To Cook With “Crazy Water!” Yes, it’s week #31 in my “52 In 22” cooking challenge – so let’s head to the Mediterranean and cook with some “crazy water!” The recipe is from this terrific memoir, written by Chef… Read More ›
Welcome To The Millbrook Inn! An Incredible Oasis In New York’s Hudson Valley!
Welcome To The Millbrook Inn! My wife Alex and I love to travel, and when our close friend Yvette Fromer opened this gorgeous Inn recently, we knew we’d have to visit! As her terrific website notes: “In a building over… Read More ›
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