The 15th Annual Newport Beach Restaurant Week is here---now through May 2, 2021. The most delicious time of the year returns, and yes we want to “Dine Local. Support Local”. This time round, restaurants are…

Tastes and Travel by Deirdre Michalski
I want to whisk you away with me
Tastes and Travel by Deirdre Michalski
I want to whisk you away with me
The 15th Annual Newport Beach Restaurant Week is here---now through May 2, 2021. The most delicious time of the year returns, and yes we want to “Dine Local. Support Local”. This time round, restaurants are…
Meet A Talented Chef Who Has Found Her “Sweet Spot” In Phoenix Area! I recently attended a “Virtual” Cooking Demonstration with a wonderfully engaging chef, the Owner of “Tracy Dempsey Originals”. Her…
What fun to have Omaha Steaks delivered right to my home! This was a special treat and I quickly got to work. I referred to my notes from the local Omaha Chefs…
I had the pleasure of participating with other foodie writers in a “Virtual Steak Lovers Media Tour” with three chefs in the heart of Omaha, Nebraska. What fun for us to see…
Our Baltic cruise began in Stockholm-Sweden, with stops in Tallinn-Estonia, St. Petersburg-Russia, Helsinki-Finland, Gdansk-Poland, Berlin-Germany, Copenhagen-Denmark, Oslo-Norway and we disembarked in Southampton-England (just about two hours south west of London). This epic…
Everyone asks for this recipe and can be used on other fish…Enjoy! Ingredients: For Four Servings -2 cloves of Garlic finely minced (I use cubed frozen Garlic from Trader Joes near veges)…
La Couronne in Rouen, France- Auberge La Couronne in Rouen on the du Vieux Marche was established in 1345. A long roll of parchment dating from 1364 provides the authenticity of the…
This is a delicious breakfast treat and so easy to make!! You can even do it ahead and place in the refrigerator to cook a few hours later. Ingredients: -3…
This is one of my favorite “go-to” comfort meals for a day of football or hanging around for a marathon movie day! With just two do-ahead items cooked, this can be assembled…
A One-On-One Interview – With The Charming Executive Chef Jozsef Lado I recently returned from a fabulous trip in Europe. This trip began, as most do, in Paris. Indeed, there will be…