Frank Sinatra – The “King Of Cool!” Frank Sinatra. Singer. Actor. Cool Cat. This shot of him in the 50’s says it all, so much so that a New York restaurant has this proudly on their bar: Yes, they have… Read More ›
exotic food
It’s “National Cheeseburger Day!” Here Are Five Recipes To Celebrate At Home!
Celebrating “National Cheeseburger Day” With This Culinary Work Of Art! That my friends is a 9-patty cheeseburger – what better way to celebrate National Cheeseburger Day! Of course, if that just too much, I have 5 great recipes you can… Read More ›
Would You Eat Fried Chicken – Made By A Robot? Plus! Paella-Making Robots! Here’s Video Of “Robotic Cuisine!”
Time For “Robot Made” Fried Chicken! This post began when I saw this signage on a building in Koreatown in New York…announcing the arrival soon of “Robot-Fried Chicken!” Here’s how that looks: The credit for this picture by the way… Read More ›
The “Inside” Story Of The “Running Of The Rainiers!” These Classic Rainier Beer Ads Starred “Beer Hunter” Mickey Rooney!
Growing Up With Seattle’s Legendary Beer Ads! The image you see above was known as the “running of the Rainiers”…part of a very imaginative ad campaign for Rainier Beer! Growing up in Seattle, I learned all about the city’s legendary… Read More ›
Have Your Eaten A “Juicy Lucy” Burger? Here’s The Recipe!
What’s A “Juicy Lucy” – And Why Don’t I Have One? Don’t worry, it’s a question I had as well – until I discovered the story of this legendary burger from Minnesota! I shared this a few weeks ago on… Read More ›
A “Caviar-Topped Cheeseburger” From Dick’s Drive-In! How Did You Celebrate Valentine’s Day?
Celebrating Valentine’s Day With A Caviar-Topped Cheeseburger! This is exactly what you think it is. And I did it: Alex got a special Valentine’s Day treat this year: an iconic Dick’s Drive-In Cheeseburger topped with Ossetra Caviar. I shared this… Read More ›
Cocaine Toothache Drops! Hilarious Vintage Ads That Are Real!
Cocaine Toothache Drops! Well, I can only hope this is a new product, because that’s a “must buy” price to be sure! My friend Pete has shared one of his best posts yet, highlighting some of the wackiest products that… Read More ›
A “Swordfish With Sauce Piperade” Recipe – My “Bistro Cooking” Review!
“Bistro Cooking” with Patricia Wells – Swordfish with Piperade Review First, thanks to Bernadette for her terrific “Cookbook confidential” review series, which this month is focus on “Bistro Cooking.” I have many cookbooks from Writer / Chef Patricia Wells. Her focus… Read More ›
“Dinner And A Movie” With The “Big Kahuna Burger” Recipe From “Pulp Fiction!”
Bite Into The “Big Kahuna” Burger! Yes, this is the “Big Kahuna” Burger I made – inspired by the film “Pulp Fiction” of course – remember? Samuel L. Jackson takes a big bite of someone else’s “Big Kahuna” before…well, no… Read More ›
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 ›