Who needs a stiff drink to end the week? A Vodka Martini with green olives, bathed in a green light, is just what I need after living through another week of chaos and uncertainty. So, here’s a “sky high” pour… Read More ›
food memoir
A “Chop Suey Saga!” The Man Behind Frozen Meals! Great Food Books Are Here!
Ready For A “Chop Suey Saga?” Well, who isn’t? My friend Brenton shared a great book about the history of the world through five beverages and it made me want to share some of my favorite books about food, like… 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 ›
Feasting On “Babette’s Feast” Quail In Puff Pastry! My Recipe For A Classic “Dinner And A Movie”! — Bite! Eat! Repeat!
“Dinner And A Movie” Goes For A “Feast”! I love food and I love film, so why not combine the two? Throughout 2023, I am going to be sharing special “dinner and a movie” stories that will take a recipe… Read More ›
Cooking “Fish In Crazy Water!” My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge Has The Recipe!
Time To Cook With “Crazy Water!” Yes, it’s week #31 in my “52 In 22” cooking challenge – so let’s head to the Mediterranean and cook with some “crazy water!” The recipe is from this terrific memoir, written by Chef… Read More ›
“Dinner And A Movie”! Frogs Legs! Veal Stew Recipe From Paris! The Legendary Le Grand Colbert! “Something’s Gotta Give” With Nicholson, Keaton and Keanu!
How About A Meal With These Stars? This edition of “Dinner And A Movie” travels to Paris to dine with Jack Nicholson, Diane Keaton and Keanu Reeves. Well, they weren’t there when I was, but I ate in the same… Read More ›
Feasting On “Babette’s Feast” Quail In Puff Pastry! My Recipe For A Classic Dinner And A Movie!
“Dinner And A Movie” Goes For A “Feast”! I love food and I love film, so why not combine the two? My latest installment in my “dinner and a movie” series heads overseas for a classic preparation: Quail in puff… Read More ›
Sample Some Pompeii Fast Food! Yes, They Unearthed Ancient Rome Food Carts!
Eat “Fast Food” Like An Accent Roman! The picture above is incredible…it’s a food cart from Ancient Rome! This is a great story for foodies like me – a great new “fast food” find – in Rome! The Washington Post… Read More ›
Fortune Cookie Millionaires! TV Dinner Secrets Revealed! My “Wednesday Bookmobile” Has Tasty Holiday Gifts!
This Fortune Cookie Can Make You A MILLIONAIRE! Got your attention, didn’t I? Well, it’s true! I will tell you how in just a moment. First, take a look at this Chop Suey: a classic Chinese food…or is it? And… 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 ›