A Walk Through An Iconic Japanese Cuisine… A visit to any part of Japan will undoubtedly include wandering down narrow streets filled with colorful signs like these: inviting you in for a nice meal and cold drink! Welcome To The… Read More ›
52 for 22 challenge
Happy 4th Of July? Celebrating Our Freedom At A Crossroads…
Happy July 4th! – Or Not? Well, it’s supposed to be a day of celebration, as America acknowledges its independence….sadly, the absolutely disgraceful recent actions by those in positions of power – or those attempting to come into positions of… Read More ›
Have You Seen “Vertical Lasagna?” I Ate It And Here’s Video Proof!
Yes, it’s “Vertical Lasagna!” Since I launched a separate blog all about food, I’ve cut back a bit here – but there are times like today where something is worth sharing and sharing an sharing some more, so if you… Read More ›
Eating “Okonomiyaki” In Tokyo’s Kabuki-Cho District! Plus You Can Make It At Home!
Who’s Hungry For Okonomiyaki? Well I was, and what you see above is the real thing that my wife, son and friend made in Tokyo! Your first question may be: “What is Okonomiyaki?” Here’s how wikipedia describes it: “Okonomiyaki is… Read More ›
An “On The Edge” Meal At Lisbon’s Ponto Final! Classic Portugese Food Literally ON The Tagus River!
Welcome To Lisbon Portugal! This is a shot of Alex and I overlooking the terrific city of Lisbon, Portugal…where we spent 6 days at the end of 2022…that’s the Tagus River behind us – and do you see that land… Read More ›
The Wild Food At Cervejaria Ramiro In Lisbon! Scarlett Shrimp! “Crab Head” Crab + A Steak Sandwich Dessert!
Welcome To Lisbon! My wife Alex and I spent New Year’s in Lisbon and I plan to share many of our adventures with you! Portugal’s largest city is also one of Europe’s oldest and most diverse cities. Here is how… Read More ›
Stanley Tucci’s Family “Pasta Pie” aka “Timpano!” My “52 In 22″ Cooking Challenge Wraps With A BIG BIG”Big Night” Baked Drum Of Food!
Behold The Majesty Of Stanley Tucci’s Family Timpano Recipe! What a way to end 2022! Yes, I made this incredible dish, and if you don’t know what it is, then get ready for a wild culinary tour through Italy by… Read More ›
Making “Crusty Chicken” With Jacques Pepin! My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge Honors This Master Chef’s Obsession With The Bird!
Making A Legendary Chef’s “Crusty Chicken!” We are in the last weeks of my “52 In 22” cooking challenge, so I am honoring some of the most legendary Chefs of all time! Well, it wasn’t really a battle – Jacques… Read More ›
My “Bacon-Wrapped Maple-Glazed” Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe! My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge Has Potato Pie! White Castle Stuffing Too!
Once a year, most of the country makes a Turkey. Some brine it, deep fry it, smoke it, or just bake it in an oven. But why do that when you can do THIS? For week #47 of my “52 In… Read More ›
“Bam!” I’ve Got “Oysta Pasta” – With Caviar! Emeril Lagasse’s Creole Recipe Is My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge!
“BAM!” If you could only SMELL how this dish looks…”bam” is the only way to describe it! For this week’s “52 In 22” cooking challenge, I wanted to celebrate one of the world’s first “Celebrity TV Chefs” – yes, it’s… Read More ›
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