Welcome To Santa Monica! This iconic sign welcomes you to the Santa Monica Pier, a lively spot at the end of California’s Route 66, with the beautiful Pacific Ocean ahead – and sharks down below! Well, Hello There Mr. Shark!… Read More ›
Food
My “Dinner And A Movie” With Julia Child! Her Delicious Life Story And Recipes Too!
Cooking With Julia Child! I wish I had been around to meet the legendary Julia Child – what a life she had! One of the most iconic figures in food, Julia Child was a Chef, TV Host, Cookbook Author and… Read More ›
Summer Fun With Food! Hot Dogs And Wacky Swimming Pool Food Floats Too!
It’s Summer – And All Food Bets Are Off! I found this image online years ago, and for me it sums up the summer: time to have fun, let your hair down – or in this case, curl it with… Read More ›
High Above Paris – The “Orb” Is Back! Here Are Details Of The Cauldron’s Return – With Video!
The “Orb” Lights Up The Paris Night! Do you remember the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games, when this magical “Orb” appeared in the sky? Well, imagine how excited I was to see this note! What great news! And I learned… Read More ›
London’s Viral “Chocolate Strawberry” Obsession + Ringo At Abbey Road!
Welcome To London! In March, my wife and I spent a few days in London, helping a friend celebrate her birthday….and we did all the things you are supposed to do there, like this: Yes, the iconic red telephone booths… Read More ›
A “Safari Slider” For #NationalBurgerDay – Recipes + “In-N-Out” Secrets!
It’s #NationalBurgerDay! Yes, near the end of #NationalBurgerMonth, we have a special day to celebrate too – so let’s have some fun! As you can see, burgers can come in all shapes and sizes – and with the craziest options… Read More ›
Chicago’s Billy Goat Tavern…An Homage To The “Cheezborger!” SNL And The Chicago Cubs Curse…
If you know the phrase “Cheezborger! Cheezborger! Cheezborger!” then you know Chicago’s Billy Goat Tavern…the owner has died, and the link above shares the wild story of this tavern, the “curse” that was placed upon the Chicago Cubs for disrespecting… Read More ›
“Hamburger America” Celebrates National Burger Month! George Motz Rocks – But Does McDonald’s “Big Arch?” I’ve Got Reviews!
Biting Down On National Burger Month 2026! Ahhh…the pure joy of a fried onion smashburger! It is, of course, the month to pay homage to an America classic: fried meat in a bun with a variety of toppings! As the… Read More ›
I Can Eat WHAT From WHERE?!? Yes, New York’s Hudson River Fish Is Now “Catch And Eat! “
Thanks A.I. For The Photo And The Caption! You see, I wanted to share a picture of a fisherman catching his dinner from New York’s Hudson River! Why? Well, they are now OK to eat! I used A.I. to generate… Read More ›
Want Some “Dirt” On The Culinary Scene In Lyon France? Here Are Terrific Food Memoirs!
Ready To Get “DIRT”-y? Sorry, that was too easy…I’m going to try and share more of the books I’ve been reading lately, including this terrific memoir from a great Writer and Chef! Let me set it up this way…imagine living… Read More ›
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