So much “breaking bacon” news coming out around the world… My most recent Counter burger looks deceptively simple: yes, the crispy bacon atop a melted provolone-covered patty…but hidden underneath are black olives and crisp dill pickle slices, and sitting patiently… Read More ›
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Cheeseburger Vending Machines! Fries Too! McBaguettes! Jimmy Page! Burger News Galore!
Who’s hungry for some crazy burger news? I know I am! BEHOLD THE “Mcbaguette! This Wednesday (April 18), McDonald’s introduces the much anticipated McBaguette for a six-week run at about 1,230 stores in France. They will come in smaller sizes… Read More ›
BLT Potato Chips, Spiral Hot Dogs + Bacon On A Stick! Super Seoul Beer! More Crazy Food!
Who needs some bacon-wrapped hot dogs on a stick? I sure do! Some crazy new food items are “breaking news” today, and a trip down memory lane – a G4 trip to Seoul with the world’s largest beer! More breaking… Read More ›
Cheeseburger Subs! Cheeseburger Eyes! The Sheboygan! Yes, More Cheeseburger News!
Behold The Cheeseburger Sub! Yes, I had a Cheeseburger Submarine Sandwich, and life will never be the same….only better. Thanks to the brilliant sub masters at “The White House” of Atlantic City, New Jersey…. OK, we’ve got so much “breaking”… Read More ›
Bacon Coffins! Bacon Turtles! Bacon Crusts! The World’s Craziest Bacon News!
Bacon Attacks! BACON HATS! “Hey, what’s with you and bacon?” Anthony Lombardi, owner of the Anthony Robert Salon in New Jersey, and the terrific cast member of “Jerseylicious”, asked me that question last weekend. “Hey,” he said as he walked… Read More ›
Heat! Meat! Sex! Death! Oysters! Best Books About Food!
NOTHING BETTER THAN FRESHLY SHUCKED OYSTERS! I love fresh oysters! Yes, and I love Italian food, too! Like this gorgeous bowl of Linguine with Clams – oh, and burgers, too! And meat! I love it all! So what am I… Read More ›
Crazy Burger Update! Ringo Burgers! Grilled Apple! McZuri’s! The World’s Burgers Gone Mad!
Wow, the major burger chains have gone crazy to introduce exotic new burgers around the world! Thanks to our friends at the website Burgerbusiness.com – who have covered the explosion of unique burgers being offered up to our meat-loving friends… Read More ›
Just In! The World’s Biggest Burger + Breaking Bacon News!
Yes, another day goes by and one more “biggest burger” record falls! More on that ia second, but first, more from that terrific website that is fronted by the voice of Patrick Warburton, also known as “Puddy”. The Pioneer There… Read More ›
The French Laundry! Michael Ruhlman! Best Books About Food!
Food. We all have to eat it. There’s no getting around that fact. So…if you begin by acknowledging that fact, then why not take the next logical step and try to enjoy it? FRIED OYSTERS! Growing up in the Pacific… Read More ›
Julia Child! Michael Ruhlman! Patricia Wells! The Best Books About Food! Pt. 1
Behold the professional kitchen. Skilled Chefs use their culinary skills to create masterpieces, meant to nourish as well as entertain us. In that spirit, I wanted to share what I consider to be my favorite books about food. When you… Read More ›