The link to my food site above has the story of a new film that is celebrating Enoteca Maria – with Vince Vaughn overseeing these “acting Nonnas”: Susan Sarandon, Talia Shire, Brenda Vaccaro and Lorraine Bracco – a new film… Read More ›
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Did Mickey Rooney Really Have A “Potato Fantasy” Restaurant? The Answer Is Here!
Here’s a story I just shared over on my food site “Bite! Eat! Repeat!” A funny story of celebrity endorsements gone wild! The late Actor Mickey Rooney seemed to put his name on everything, but did that include this? Click… 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 ›
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 ›
Paris Has A Floating Drive-In Movie – On The Seine! Movies By Boat Tomorrow!
Ready To Watch A Movie – From Your Own Boat? Leave it to Paris to figure out a safe way to deal with our love of film during the pandemic: they have a floating drive-in! My blogging friend Beth shared… Read More ›
Meet “The Sorcerer’s Apprentices”! Wednesday’s Bookmobile Cooks With el Bulli’s Amazing Molecular Magic!
Bite Into A Starburst Sunrise! While this looks like a spectacular image from outer space, it’s not a solar system, it’s food! Time to board Wednesday’s Bookmobile and celebrate the molecular wizardry of Chef Ferran Adria! Chef Adria’s Molecular Magic!… Read More ›
Mickey Rooney’s “Potato Fantasy” Restaurant! Plus, Wackiest Celebrity Ads! Celebrities Playing With Their Food!
Want THREE POUNDS Of Mickey Rooney’s Potatoes? Well, it’s a stupid question, because of COURSE YOU DO! I love this ad, which promises that Mickey Rooney, one of Hollywood’s most legendary stars, wanted to do one thing: “he serves great… Read More ›
Chez L’Ami Jean! Classic Paris Bistro! Eating Chef Stephane Jego’s Legendary Rice Pudding!
Meet Chef Stéphane Jego – And His Legendary Rice Pudding! One of the best bistros in Paris is called Chez L’Ami Jean – home to an acclaimed Chef who delivers traditional french food with a creative eye – and has… Read More ›
Does The Michelin Guide Have A Female Chef Problem? Only FIVE Female 3-Star Michelin Chefs In The World!
Michelin’s Lack Of Stars For Female Chefs… First, bravo to Chef Dominique Crenn for receiving her third Michelin Star last fall, for her incredible cooking at her restaurant Atelier Crenn in San Francisco…more on that in a moment. While my… Read More ›
The Dark Side Of Michelin Stars! One Chef Rejects Them! A Famous Chef’s Suicide! The Pressure To Cook Three Star Food!
The Magic Of Food! When you see an incredibly inventive dish, created by a world renowned Chef, it makes your mouth water. However, imagine the pressure for these Chefs to turn out incredible food day after day after day… For… Read More ›
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