Grilled Fried Egg, Bologna and Cheese Sandwich: A Culinary Nostalgia Trip The smell of frying bologna instantly transports me back to childhood summers. My grandmother, a woman who could coax magic out of the simplest ingredients, would often whip up bologna sandwiches for a quick lunch. There was something incredibly comforting about that salty, savory … Read more
Mexican Burgers With Avocado & Fried Eggs The first time I tasted a truly amazing burger, it was at a small, family-run taqueria, not a burger joint. They had a “secret” menu item – a juicy beef patty infused with spices, topped with fresh avocado, a runny fried egg, and their signature pico de gallo. … Read more
A Doozie of a Floozie Burger: A Culinary Ode to Southern Charm I remember the first time I encountered a “Floozie Burger.” It wasn’t in some fancy restaurant, but at a roadside diner somewhere in the heart of Louisiana. The air was thick with humidity and the scent of frying onions, and the waitress, a … Read more
Loco Moco Maui Style: A Culinary Heart-Attack Worth Trying The first time I heard about Loco Moco, I pictured a culinary disaster. My husband, always the adventurous eater, returned from a trip to Maui practically evangelizing this dish. He described it with such fervor – the creamy gravy, the perfectly cooked egg, the satisfying heft … Read more