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Book review “The Cuisines of Mexico” by Dianne Kennedy

Book review “The Cuisines of Mexico” by Dianne Kennedy

Foodie discovery from the thread of Mort Rosenblum’s book “Chocolate a bitter sweet Saga of Dark and light”. Cooking “Mole De Olla” under a Mexican volcano..what a vision. The “Mole De Olla” recipe is copy cat recipe found in Diana Kennedy’s book. Diana Kennedy’s is […]

Book Review ~ Shake Shack recipes and stories

Book Review ~ Shake Shack recipes and stories

  Shake Shack recipes and stories is what brought me to the book. the book has excellent photos and shared recipes. We went to experience the Shake Shack opening in Rhino first hand (Blog March 27 2017) For me – the unexpected in the book […]

Book Review “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives by Guy Fieri with Ann Volkwein

Book Review “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives by Guy Fieri with Ann Volkwein

Travels Eats and destination comfort food are the culinary threads from The Funky finds in Flavortown. America’s classic Joints and Killer Comfort Food lay out a culinary road map for finding joints with the “funky and scratch-made real deal recipes”. Northeast and Mid-atlantic, South, Midwest, West and southwest. […]

Travel Eats ~ Wisconsin State Fair “Cream Puff”

Travel Eats ~ Wisconsin State Fair “Cream Puff”

Heard on NPR weekend edition spun a great culinary thread. Wisconsin State fair for cream puffs. The iconic cream puff is sold at the fair and is 94 years in the making. There is a cream puff hotline to pre-order.  the story starts as “proudly […]

Pizza Friday ~ Walter 303 Uptown.

Pizza Friday ~ Walter 303 Uptown.

Location location location … and service. Walter 303 is a comfortable neighbor hood pizzeria. Enthusiastic staff transform the pizzeria into a charming location to slow down, chat and enjoy.  My 3 dining criteria include: architectural aesthetics, background noise, and the food on the plate. The restaurant […]

Book review “Onward” How Starbucks Fought for Its Life with out Losing its Soul. Howard Schultz with Joanne Gordon

Book review “Onward” How Starbucks Fought for Its Life with out Losing its Soul. Howard Schultz with Joanne Gordon

Reading “Onward” is a surprise. I had expected a culinary read. The thread back to culinary is not beverages nor ethically sourcing product. Onward is a book narrating transformation and building his team building. Howard Schultz is the CEO who came to came to oversee […]

Book Review ” The John Lennon Letters” edited by Hunter Davies

Book Review ” The John Lennon Letters” edited by Hunter Davies

Words. Words are in everything. John Lennon is one of the greatest songwriters. Over 300 postcards and letters have been collected and threaded together into a delightful journey. A journey into John’s words, thoughts and processes over time. It is an unlikely culinary thread. The thread is […]

Pizza Friday ~ Cart-Driver

Pizza Friday ~ Cart-Driver

Pizza Friday took us to Cart-Driver in Rhino (Denver – River North ). We were instantly greeted by Alec who warmly explained the layout.  We took the bar seat and had dinner and the show.  the wood-fired pizza made quickly and consistently perfect. well organized […]

Pizza Friday ~ Swing and a’ miss.

Pizza Friday ~ Swing and a’ miss.

 To hot for Pizza Friday as out side temperature rises to 95F? perhaps. at least I will blame the comedy of errors on the weather. Slice works pizza ordered for delivery. the kind phone receptions states it is an 1hour and 45minute wait ( not fast take […]

Book Review “America Farm to Table” by Mario Batali and Jim Webster

Book Review “America Farm to Table” by Mario Batali and Jim Webster

  Farmers Almanac came to life in America Farm to Table. Culinary threads are blurred between kitchens and in the fields . Local farmers share their recipes that the farmers show their passion of their product. The saying “Farm to Table” has become an over used cliché.  however elevating cooking as stated in American Farm to […]