Time To Share An Amazing Holiday Feast! If you are looking to bite into something different this Easter – time to go “Provencal!” This is a “Gigot D’Agneau” – and it’s my favorite holiday meal, thanks to the incredible Chef… Read More ›
food memoirs
Have You Seen 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 ›
One Shot Wednesday: Check Out This Wild “Squeeze” Burger!
Who Wants A “Squeeze” Burger? It’s “One Shot Wednesday” and that means a look at one of the most unique cheeseburgers you can buy! I’m holding a “Squeeze” Burger and yes, it’s a handful! Here’s how they do it: after… 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 ›
Making Oysters “Three Ways”! My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge Shucks! “Angels On Horseback” Too!
Alex Loves Oysters! My wife Alex loves oysters – and since she was behind the idea for my “52 In 22” cooking challenge, I chose week #30 in my yearlong cooking effort to make her beloved bi-valves THREE WAYS! “The… Read More ›
Will Oysters Rebuild The World? That’s One Plan! Here’s How!
Oysters Are Here To Save The World! OK, perhaps a bit of hyperbole, but a terrific story at TheGuardian.com tells us how Oysters can, indeed, help the fight against climate change and rising sea tides! They report that a new… Read More ›
Would You “Wear” Food? Ramen Noodle Hair Bands! Shrimp Tempura Snuggies And More!
Time To Wear Your Favorite Food! As you all may know, I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT JAPAN. I love their energetic embrace of all aspects of life, pop culture and fashion – and I love that they love plastic food: When… Read More ›
My Annual “Bacon-Wrapped Maple-Glazed” Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe! Potato Pie! White Castle Stuffing Too!
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 ›
“Prosperity” Burgers! Solid Gold Sushi! Here’s Delicious “Good Luck” Food!
Time To Eat Delicious Food – And Have Good Luck Follow! Don’t we all need some good luck right about now? Well, I’ve found the answer to all of our problems: The Story Of A “Golden Good Luck” Sushi Roll!… Read More ›
A “Watermelon Mojito Popsicle!” Here’s The Recipe For The “Adult” Drink Of Fall 2021!
Thirsty? Then Bite Into this Drink! Here is why I love the internet…I can find great drink ideas like this – and as the summer heat softens into the warm glow of fall, I have the perfect way to celebrate… Read More ›