Eating With George Washington On America’s 250th Birthday! As I’m sure the whole world knows, the United States of America celebrates a birth this July 4th: our 250th! As you can see, our first President is cooking up a storm,… Read More ›
Cookbooks
Iconic “Chicago Dogs” For National Hot Dog Month! “Spiral” Hot Dog Recipes And “Seoul Dogs” Too!
Happy “National Hot Dog Month!” Who’s ready to bite into one of America’s favorite foods? Hot Dogs have a long, rich history in the US, and as with everything else great about the US – it’s because of Immigrants! Hot… Read More ›
Orzo’s “One Pot Wonder!” Leeks + Fennel Make For Summer Refreshment!
Time To Eat Fresh For Summer – With A “One Pot” Wonder! It’s the time of year when we like to freshen up for the hot weather that just seems to keep getting hotter…and for food, that means bright, fresh… Read More ›
A Chilled Corn ‘n’ Tomato Salad! Refreshing Recipes For A “Hot Hot HOT” Summer!
Who Wants A Taste Of Summer? We are entering the heat of summer in the US, and with most of Europe sweltering under a horrendous heat wave, I am looking for crisp, refreshing dishes to fight back – and that… Read More ›
Chicken Meatloaf – The “Joy Of Cooking” From Classic Cookbooks!
Why thank you “A.I.” for this depiction of a simpler time, because I am taking part in a food challenge that asked me to revisit an old favorite cookbook – and I went to one of the originals! “The Joy… Read More ›
Watermelon Mojito Popsicles For Summer! Refreshing Treats For Hot Days!
Watermelon Makes For A Healthy Summer! As hot weather has taken over the US, I am looking for refreshing recipes for summer – and was reminding that my blogging friend Molly has a great site called Transatlantic Notes, and she… Read More ›
Culinary Wanderlust: “Lime Potato Salad” Recipe From Blanchard’s Table In Anguilla! Tropical Island Escapes – With Food!
Ever Dream Of Escaping To Paradise? Who hasn’t had a bit of #wanderlust when seeing pictures of this kind of getaway: Yes, it is hard to see any downside to a day spent here…the gorgeous beaches of Anguilla in the… Read More ›
Celebrating Summer With A “Parmesan Rind Tomato Butter Pasta” Recipe!
Who loves pasta? How about this delicious dish of “tomato butter” pasta? Well, I do and guess what? I had it at a GREAT restaurant in Napa Valley wine country! This is Ciccio, located at the north end of the town of… Read More ›
Sardine + Anchovies Pasta – With Cheese? Here’s The Recipe For A Deliciously Healthy “Tinned Treat!”
Why thank you A.I. for the photo – because I wanted to show what most people think of when they hear the words “tinned fish.” Served on a piece of toasted bread with a lemon wedge. I, however, had another… Read More ›
Have You Stuffed A Squid? Chef Mimi Did – And Here’s Her Recipe!
Who’s Up For Stuffing A Squid Or Two? Well I am after reading a terrific post from Chef Mimi’s food blog! Mimi made stuffed squid using a recipe she discovered from the wife of a legendary Chef! As Chef Mimi… Read More ›
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