When most people in America think of Italian food, the first thing that comes to mine is spaghetti and meatballs, pepperoni pizza, chicken parmesan, shrimp Scampi, Italian subs, marinara sauce, Fettucine Alfredo and Italian dressing.
Fourth of July is just around the corner, so what did our Founding Fathers eat on July 4, 1776 to celebrate the birth of our country?
For as long as I can remember growing up, my family would serve fresh artichokes whenever they were in season, usually March through May.
A lot of fathers won’t be going out to eat this year, around 50 million!
I remember when I got my first laptop back in the 1990s, how wonderful life as going to be – I imagined how easy it would be when someone called while I was on the road, I could just open the cover, tap a few keys and have all the information I needed at my fingertips. I also recall a failed…
One of my readers e-mailed me a great question: What makes a fruit a fruit and what makes a vegetable a vegetable?
The Emperor Napoleon noted the importance of food in wartime when he stated, “An army marches on their stomach.”
It’s that time of year again, and this coming hurricane season may be a little busy.
Where would the world of food be if wasn’t for Henry John Heinz?
Mother’s Day is almost here.
On May 5, roughly 54 million Hispanics in the United States will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo with Mexican culture, heritage, and food, including me!
We always hear location, location, location is the most important aspect of a successful restaurant.
When you ask a chef what his favorite meal is or what he likes to eat, the answer may surprise you.
Ever wondered what the difference is between a soup and a chowder? Glad you asked.
If you are buying from a food vendor, which is all restaurants, grocery stores or anyone that serves food in any manner, know that they must be licensed by the state and, in some cases, the federal government in order to cook, prepare, process and serve food products.
My wife and I decided to go kayaking at Sliver Springs recently to spend the day together going down the river and enjoying nature and the beautiful outdoors.
How much do we spend on food? The answer might surprise you.
Food companies in the US spend around $151 billion to market their products each year.
Breakfast is going international. Everyone seems to be looking for bold and different flavors.
What in the world is plant-based food?
We should change the name of the Valentine’s holiday to “Let’s Take our Wives or Significant Other Out to Eat, Buy a Card, Flowers and By All Means Chocolate Day!”
Abraham Lincoln’s birthday is Feb. 12.
Sautéed duck breast with fresh cherries is my wife’s favorite meal, only when I cook it.
More people are eating out than ever before, according to the National Restaurant Association and Gallup Polls.
I have written about grocery shopping with my wife before, and it was not a pleasant experience.
It’s that time of year again to make all those New Year’s resolutions.
I love the history of food, and recipes can tell an interesting story of food.
T’was the Night Before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring except me, the chef of the house!
I love shopping at my neighborhood stores, you meet everyone there.
Black Friday was never in my vocabulary.
Handling left over foods
People always ask me, what is your favorite food?
Yes, local restaurants are great, but what if you are not a local and just traveling on the road.
Are all vegetables safe to eat?
Plastic ware! I know you plastic lovers are out there.
That’s right, no more gourmet meals or special intimate dinners, not even a special snack, nothing!
No longer cooking for my wife – not
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What kitchen staples should you stock
Why use herbs and spices in the first place when all you need in most foods is salt and pepper.
I love peanuts; everyone loves peanuts and even those people who have an allergy to peanuts love peanuts; that’s why they must especially be careful not to be around them.
Leftover food should definitely have its own agency in the government with inspectors checking homes unannounced.
The ancient Greek philosopher Pythagoras is best known today for his mathematical theorem, which haunts the dreams of many geometry students, but for centuries he also was celebrated as the Father of Vegetarianism.
What better way to celebrate Hawaii Statehood Day than to eat a poke bowl.
I grew up in a family that believed olive oil was created by the Greek God Zeus to help little Greek boys be strong as bull.
Let’s celebrate with a beer. Why not it’s International Beer Day.
NO, NO, NO! YES, YES, YES!
Do you love sweets and sugar items?
I can’t count the amount of times I have dropped fruit and vegetables on the floor and they inevitably roll under tables, across the kitchen floor, under the refrigerator, and finally land in the living room.
On July 4th each year, we celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence and our birth as a free nation.
I have a refrigerator with the freezer on top and the refrigerator on the bottom, and I hate it.
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