Happy Bastille Day! Viva la France! Today is the day that our friends in France celebrate their country! Bastille Day is the common name given to the “French National Day”, which is celebrated on the 14th of July each year…. Read More ›
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Happy Birthday SPAM! America’s Canned Meat Turns 80!
Happy 80th Birthday Spam! Yes, food lovers – and food historians are nothing that it was 80 years ago today that Spam was introduced to foodies! As the UK’s Independent newspaper reports: “The instantly recognisable chopped pork and ham food… Read More ›
“Butt Selfies”! New Instagram Trend Casts A “Moon” Over Nature! These #CheekyExploits Are “Bumming” Out Law Enforcement!
Welcome To The Great Outdoors! Imagine seeing this incredible sight one night – the moon shimmering over a tropical island…it’s one of the reasons everyone is flocking back to the great outdoors…but perhaps they misunderstood what a “moon” shot was… Read More ›
Chicago’s NEXT Restaurant Goes Hollywood! A Delicious Ode To The Magic Of The Movies!
Time To Celebrate Movies – In A Delicious Way! Yes, a dish that pays homage to the “yellow brick road” in “The Wizard Of Oz”, and how about a cannoli from “The Godfather?” Welcome To Hollywood’s Glorious Past – Thanks… Read More ›
My “Cheeseburger In A Can” Taste Test! I Cooked One! I Ate It Too! Here’s My Review!
Behold The Majesty Of A “Cheeseburger In A Can!” Yes, my son Jeff got me the greatest birthday present of all: the hilarious – and hilariously REAL “cheeseburger in a can” – designed by a German company for people who… Read More ›
Deadly “Hubu” In A Bottle! Yes, Drink Some “Snake Sake!” It’s Wine With Fangs!
Oh My… Sometimes, being an intrepid Reporter has its downside…like telling you the story of this item – which you can find on any store shelf in Okinawa! Yep, It’s Okinawan “Habu” snake wine! OK, here’s the backstory of this… Read More ›
Food! Sex! Silence! Terrific NYTimes Story On New James Beard Documentary!
There’s A New James Beard Documentary On The Way! James Beard was a cookbook author, teacher, and one of America’s first “TV Chefs.” Wikipedia called him: “A champion of American cuisine who taught and mentored generations of professional chefs and… Read More ›
Celebrate National Coffee Day With “Colorless” Coffee! Coffee Jelly! Weasel Coffee! Three Wild Ways To Have A Cuppa Joe!
Happy National Coffee Day! For those who celebrate national holidays built around food and drink, Sept. 29th is “National Coffee Day”, and here are three great ways to celebrate! Coffee’s For Closers! Alec Baldwin screamed at Jack Lemmon to put… Read More ›
New Food Fad – “Sushi Donuts”! Amazing “Fish Food” Recipes! Delicious Viral Video! My Favorite Food Mashups!
Breaking Food News Thanks To NBC Chicago! I love food trends: they can be serious, they can be goofy, but I always love new trends that take off and become culinary sensations…and here is the latest! “Sushi Donuts!” That’s right… Read More ›
Bite Down On “The Boomstick!” Baseball’s Wackiest Food for 2017! “Pulled Pork Patty Melt!” Play Ball!
Time To Play Ball! It’s that time again: all baseball fans look forward to the start of the 2017 season, when every team is in first place! That won’t last long, but even more important than how well your favorite… Read More ›