One of the oddest questions EVER to a food show on the radio.

Usually following our weekly “Food Travel USA Taste Test” I’ll post the audio from the segment, add additional pictures and write a brief summary of the foods being tested.  Quite frankly, I’m not going to spend that much time on this one, because the products tested from two of the …

“Bacon is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Benjamin Franklin December 30th has been declared “National Bacon Day” and in celebration, we’ve selected SEVEN recipes from the Food Travel USA Kitchen that include BACON.  It’s nice that BACON has its own DAY but in our …

This weekend, I had the opportunity to witness some of the most beautiful hibiscus flowers I’ve ever seen. It was the Hibiscus Show at the Pinellas Park Auditorium. Enthusiasts and cultivators from all over the State of Florida gathered to pay homage to a flower that rivals even the exquisite …

This torta not only looks pretty when served but it’s easy to make. You have to factor in a couple of hours for it to set in the refrigerator though, so assemble it the night before or a couple of hours before baking. For the dessert, if you want a …

WE NO LONGER USE YOUTUBE. Bodacious Banana Bread. Don’t throw those soft, ripe bananas away! It IS possible to make banana bread without butter or oil and it came out moist and delicious. I had a couple of ripe bananas sitting around, so I threw this together and crossed my …

A Growing Trend Among Chefs: Hunting Down Tonight’s Menu Chefs are packing heat. Something to think about the next time you send a dish back to the kitchen. A few years ago, English chef Jamie Oliver was on television traveling to Italy. He had journeyed there to become “inspired” about …

Tired of that same old pot roast or stew? This recipe elevates that simple chuck roast to a fine dining experience. The best part is, there is absolutely no work involved except for the stirring of that creamy, savory risotto. But that’s a labor of love, right? Here it is: …