Christmas In Vienna! Welcome to a city that celebrates Christmas in the most magical way! As we all end 2020 living a #quarantinelife, I am sharing a few magical holidays I’ve had in some of the most unique places in… Read More ›
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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 ›
My Favorite Turkey Recipe – Maple-Glazed And Bacon-Wrapped! Here’s The Recipe And Directions!
Time For Turkey! 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? Here is my… Read More ›
Best Chicken In Paris? Le Coq Rico Made Its Case And I Bit Down On Their Bird! A Bonus Windmill Greets You As Well!
“Either the best meat or no meat at all.” — Chef Antoine Westermann With that simple motto, the terrific restaurant Le Coq Rico was born in 2012 in the Montmartre district of Paris. Le Coq Rico sits on top of… Read More ›
Dining At Le Servan In Paris! Deliciously Inventive Bistro – Run By Two Sisters!
Meet Two Sisters, Their Parisian Bistro And Their Delicious Food Art! This beautifully constructed dish is just one of many being served at one of the best new bistros in Paris! Meet The Levha Sisters! When I was in Paris… 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 ›
A Maple-Glazed, Bacon Wrapped Turkey! Here Is The Recipe! “Thanks”giving Indeed!
Time For Turkey! 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? Here is my… Read More ›
Two Side Dishes To Make This Thanksgiving! Paris Potato Cake! White Castle Stuffing Too!
Bite Into This Iconic “Potato Cake” For Thanksgiving! Yes, the Thanksgiving Day menu planning is underway. I love potatoes, and this is my all-time favorite dish – a “gateau de pommes de terre” – a “potato cake!” It’s a dish… 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 ›
Cooking An Iconic Paris “Potato Cake!” Yes, I Tackled The Chez L’Ami Louis “Gateau de Pommes de Terre” Recipe!
Bite Into This Iconic “Potato Cake!” I love potatoes, and this is my all-time favorite dish – a “gateau de pommes de terre” – a “potato cake!” It’s a dish I first had in Paris with my wife Alex at… Read More ›
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