Fromage, as served at Nos Ancetres les Gaulois, Paris, France.

Photo Worthy Food – Fromage in Paris

FROMAGE!!!  Who doesn’t like fromage?  This beautiful cheese plate was served to us after our main course last night.  In France, it is customary to have cheese served after your main course as a digestive.  Who am I to argue????  I’m not sure exactly what [...]

A homemade chalkboard adds a nice touch to a kitchen.

What Every Kitchen Needs – Chalkboard Art

About a month ago, we just couldn’t stand to notice that big open space we had above the door and between the ceiling.  Every time we looked at it, it just drove us crazy.  We couldn’t figure out any ideas of what to put in [...]

The "olive oil drizzle" performed by sous chef Geri on a Bison ribeye steak.

Cooking Quick Tip – The Olive Oil Drizzle

Have you ever wondered why the Mediterranean diet is considered so healthy? Why are these people so thin? They eat like kings and are not afraid to have a plate full of the “dreaded” pasta. Not only that, but they have bread too!!! How dare [...]

La Valle whole peeled tomatoes, very tasty fresh from Italy.

Cooking Quick Tip – Tomato Cooking Guide

  Tomatoes are a huge part of Italian cooking.  They are used in numerous types of sauces, soups, as well as Italian stews.  If you use bad tomatoes, chances are you are going to ruin your whole meal.  Now, for those who follow our website, [...]

Cabbage soup, low calorie and very tasty.

Ham, Cabbage, and Potato Soup

Ok, who’s looking for a good low-calorie soup in order to drop a few pounds before swimsuit season begins?  I know I was.  This soup is healthy, easy, and very low in calorie.  Also, you get all the added vitamins from the cabbage, so it [...]

Goat cheese stuffed dates, simple and easy, but lots of taste.

Easy Appetizer – Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates

Special thanks to my good friend Dino, who introduced me to this wonderful, easy appetizer.  This tasty snack can be whipped up in minutes.  The combination of the date, goat cheese, and the almonds is so simple, but yet elegant .  This lovely treat pairs very nice [...]

Fresh Pico De Gallo, as prepared in Triplo G Italian Kitchen.

Quick Pico De Gallo

There is nothing like some garden fresh pico de gallo or garden salsa.  The problem is this is very hard to come by unless it is summer and the garden is in full bloom.  This quick and easy pico recipe can be whipped up in minutes and [...]

Churrasco, as served by La Rosa Cuban Restaurant, Miami, FL.

Photo Worthy Food – Cuban Churrasco

When I got off the plane in Miami, I asked the taxi driver “Where could I go for a good quick meal?”  The driver did not hesitate, you need to go to La Rosa for a great meal.  I asked him what I should order.  [...]

Fresh fish, healthy and tasty in 15 minutes.

Pan Seared Mahi-Mahi Easy Recipe

  We have had a couple of submissions to Photo-Worthy Food that have featured Pan-Seared Mahi-Mahi.  So, I thought it was only appropriate that we put out a recipe for our followers.  I developed this recipe as a tribute to what was served to me [...]

The seven items every kitchen needs.

Seven Items to Always Have in Your Kitchen

I know you can’t keep everything you need in your kitchen at all times, however there are some items that you should always keep stocked.  These ingredients are very common in Italian cooking.  Having these items stocked will save you countless trips to the grocery [...]

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by / on April 8, 2013 at 10:32 pm / in Photo Worthy Food

Photo Worthy Food – Tortilla Soup

Today’s edition of Photo-Worthy Food, comes from Laura W of Yuma, Arizona.  Evidently, Laura knows a thing or two about Southwestern food from living so close to the border of Mexico.  The soup is so chunky it looks like it could eat like a meal.  [...]

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by / on March 24, 2013 at 10:01 am / in Food & Travel, Photo Worthy Food

Photo Worthy Food – Steak on a Yacht, BVI

We recently had the opportunity to take a trip of a lifetime.  It was a sailing trip to the British Virgin Islands.  Three couples on board of a 48′ Catamaran complete with a captain and a private chef was quite the experience.  We had some [...]

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by / on February 28, 2013 at 12:12 pm / in Gift Ideas, Kitchen Neccessities

Product Review – Black & Decker TRO4705B Toaster and Convection Oven

So, why do you need a toaster oven?  You have a toaster and an oven already, right?  Sounds like a duplicate of both items and a complete waste of your hard-earned money.  First off, a toaster oven will completely replace that antiquated toaster.  A toaster [...]

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by / on February 10, 2013 at 9:25 pm / in Photo Worthy Food

Photo Worthy Food – L’Orange Scallops

Today’s edition of Photo-Worthy Food is a reader submission from Jennifer F. in Austin, TX.  Jennifer submits to us L’Orange Scallops.  Jennifer enjoyed these scallops while celebrating her mother’s birthday at LeMont in Pittsburgh, PA.  For starters, the meal came with a strawberry fields salad.  Jennifer [...]

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by / on February 9, 2013 at 1:20 pm / in How To

Cooking Quick Tip: How to Always Have Fresh Bread

Let’s face it, fresh bread just tastes better. Ever had a great sandwich without great bread? Nope, didn’t think so. Having fresh bread handy makes such a big difference. The problem is the shelf life of bread is only one day. Keep it any longer [...]

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