I’m not kidding you. These cookies are HEAV-EN-LY!! These are, in my personal opinion, the best damn cookies I’ve ever made. They are inspired by the tales of my Sister going on and on about Ben’s Cookies.

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This pan-fried, butter-coated chicken is close to the signature dish that was once served at some Palm restaurants.

It’s helpful to have an instant-read thermometer for monitoring the chicken.

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Palm Restaurant is the oldest family-owned white tablecloth restaurant group in the country, with some 24 venues in several cities.

Since the first NYC branch opened in the 1920s,

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Rest In Peace On Earth

Earlier this year I lost my neighbor Vivian Berghino.  We’ve lived next door to Ed & Vivian Berghino for over 5 years now.  They were brother and sister connected at the hip.  

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Comfort Food Junkie

My name is Ryan Black and I’m a comfort food junkie.

Is it even possible to NOT like comfort food? I have no idea. I have no real grasp on that.

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For as long as I’ve been an adult people have always assumed and asked if  I’m from the south. I am from south of L.A. and South of California, but  I’m not from any region of the “South”

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Hawaiian Eye Yi Yi!!

The Aloha spirit has been all around me the last couple of weeks.  I was genuinely concerned for the fragile islands this weekend with fear of the Tsunami washing away the beachcombers.

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When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that’s amore!!

Ah pizza. Italy’s invention, America’s obsession. Pizza is such a personal thing. Everyone has an opinion on their favorite pizzas.

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So I told you last night I’d post about my Turkey Pot Pies I made last night, but first I  must gripe.

I get on facebook this morning &

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Sad News

Please join me in remembering a great icon of the entertainment
community. The Pillsbury Doughboy died yesterday of a yeast infection
and trauma complications from repeated pokes in the belly. Read more