Well finally, they found a holiday for men.

Yes, Columbus Day is still celebrated in more than 20 states, but it may not be too long before we start celebrating Leif Erikson Day instead.

What is shelf life?

Sometimes the names restaurant owners pick for their business just amaze me.

It might surprise you to know how many miles your food traveled to reach your plate.

What a great weekend for everyone still working, giving you more time to relax and do some outdoor cooking.

First, I want to thank all the dedicated readers of my articles.

Public schools will be back in session Aug. 16.

I just got back from New Orleans and the sandwich I ate was not a po' boy, but the muffuletta sandwich, one of the great sandwiches of the world.

Plant-based food is not slowing down and it’s getting more popular every day.

It’s too hot to eat!

Before we get started, why are we talking about non-dairy milk.

Dairy? No. Produce? No. Meats? No. Deli? No. Seafood YES!

On the Fourth of July 1776, the Second Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence.

There is no trick to seasoning food properly, but if you are not a chef, it can be hard to learn on your own.

Bet you think it’s chocolate?

Today is National Tea Day and every day more than 160 million Americans enjoy iced tea, helping to make it the country’s most popular beverage besides water.

D-Day, June 6, was a special moment in history when 160,000 troops landed on the beaches of Normandy, creating the turning point in the war against Germany.

Monday is Memorial Day; it is observed on the last Monday of May as a day to remember those who gave their lives while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Coffee, Americas favorite breakfast drink.

It’s that time of year again and this hurricane season may be a little busy, so let’s get ready.

(Editor's note: Please pardon the chef for a being a little tardy, but enjoy the barbacoa anyway.)

Covid-19, bird flu, botulism, E-Coli, salmonella, food terrorists, what’s happening to my America?

Are you on a diet? Which one? Atkins Diet, Body for Life Diet, Cabbage Soup Diet, Chocolate Diet, Grapefruit Diet, Lemonade Diet, Mediterranean Diet, New York Diet, Peanut Butter Diet, Three Hour Diet, the list goes on and on and on.

I used to think the grilled cheese was the greatest sandwich ever, but now, after I thought it over, I do believe the peanut butter and jelly is king.

What in the world is going on in the kitchens of America?

When chefs think of food for the spring holidays, my all-time favorite is at the top of the list, spring lamb.

How do manufacturers and food producers predict what consumers will buy?

When was the last time you went shopping for crackers or chips?

Why is Saint Patrick’s Day such a big deal?

Howdy! March 2 was Texas Independence Day.

My wife saves everything in sight when it comes to the kitchen and claims to be recycling to save the planet.

In 2010, the Philips Electronics Co. introduced the first type of air fryer for family consumers.

Close to 80 million people took their loved ones out to eat on Valentine's Day in 2020, according to the National Restaurant Association.

Abraham Lincoln’s birthday is Feb. 12.

Everywhere people are planning parties, ethnic or traditional, or just having a few friends over to the house.

You heard me! 

I love cooking with stock.

This week, I thought I’d offer some kitchen tips and tricks to start off the new year.

More people are eating take out than ever before, according to recent polls.

I wrote this article several years ago when times were not as troubled and everyone was looking forward to the holiday season with cooking, shopping and visiting relatives. 

I have a new stove . . . maybe

It wasn’t until Charles Dickens published his novel “The Christmas Carol” that Christmas was celebrated with lavish meals and gifts.

Each year around the holidays, I am contacted by Holly Smith, the communications manager for the Department of Health in Volusia County.

There is nothing better than leftover turkey. I can’t wait.

Store brands are more popular than ever.

My wife loves the Muppets, so eating frog legs are totally out of the question because Kermit is her favorite.

The holiday season is just around the corner, and it seems everything will be a lot different this year.

Election Day is just around the corner.