Nice Tie! It was fun to see everyone guess what was going on here, and no, it’s not a “food tie”! Week #28 of my “52 In 22” cooking challenge started with this teaser photo, which I shared several weeks… Read More ›
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Cooking Moroccan “Basteeya!” My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge Has Chicken Pot Pie In A Phyllo Blanket!
Celebrating Moroccan Cuisine! This is a “Chicken Pot Pie” – Moroccan style! One of the goals of my “52 In 22” cooking challenge is to go around the world to try new cuisines, and since I was given this cookbook… Read More ›
My THREE DAY “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge! I Sous Vide TFL’s Lobster Dish With Thomas Keller!
Behold The Legendary Sous Vide Lobster From The French Laundry! The photo above is Chef Thomas Keller’s recipe called: “Butter -poached Maine Lobster tail, hen-of-the-woods mushrooms, bone marrow, sweet carrots and pearl onions”! And I am going to make it!… Read More ›
It’s National Pastrami Day! Here’s A “Pastrami Burger!” Katz Deli’s “When Harry Met Sally” Pastrami Sandwich!
Happy “National Pastrami Day!” Well, this is a tasty holiday, isn’t it? I woke up this morning to discover that it’s “national pastrami day”, and here are two great ways to celebrate! A “Pastrami” Burger! Yes, I ate a unique… Read More ›
Ratatouille! “Dinner And A Movie” With Chef Thomas Keller’s Legendary Byaldi!
Biting Down On Greatness! If you don’t know what this is, welcome to the delicious French world of a “Ratatouille” – and I assume you’ve heard of that film, where this recipe came from! Time for the next installment of… Read More ›
Easter Feast 2019! Gigot D’Agneau! Galette de Pomme de Terre! Recipes For Your Easter Feast – Ratatouille Too
Time For Our Annual Easter Feast! This has become an annual tradition: a roasted leg of lamb provencal-style, thanks to the incredible Chef/Author Patricia Wells! I am already in miss en place mode on this Easter Sunday – and here… Read More ›
2017 – My Year In Pictures! Goodbye Chicago! Hello Katz’s Deli! An Adorable Grandson Too!
This shot of a windsurfer and an ocean liner can only mean one thing: 2017 is coming to an end, andI wanted to share some of my favorite moments of the year! This was taken in Seattle, where my daughter… Read More ›
“Vespertine”! LA’s Best Restaurant! Food As Art! Food As Theater! The Mad Creativity Of Wizard Chef Jordan Kahn!
First, look at the dish above. This is NOT a winterscape – IT IS A PLATE OF FOOD. So is this: Now, here is the “statement of purpose” from the restaurant that serves them: “Vespertine is a gastronomical experiment seeking… Read More ›
Chicago’s Incredible Roister! Brined Fried Chicken Sandwich! Amazing Fried Bologna Sandwich! Chef Grant Achatz Goes Casual!
The Best Fried Chicken Sandwich You Will Ever Taste! I didn’t want to bury my lead, so here is the most amazing sandwich you will ever eat – oh, except of course for this one: A Fried Bologna Sandwich! Yes,… 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 ›