Seafood by the seashore

July 8, 2026

I just returned from a week at the beach. It was a very restorative vacation. I find there’s nothing more relaxing than the sound of the ocean waves crashing against the shore, the smell of the salt air and the warmth of the sand between the toes while picking seashells by the seashore. The ocean also provided some of the best eating. What a thrill it was to enjoy fresh seafood whenever I wanted…for breakfast in eggs, for lunch in a sandwich or hot off the barbecue grill for dinner. Most ocean vacation spots have a fresh seafood market or two where you can choose from lobsters, ...

A hot dog Reuben is the deli classic you didn’t expect to make in an air fryer

July 8, 2026

Here’s a whimsical take on a classic deli sandwich, made with hot dogs rather than the more standard corned beef, from our cookbook “The Instant Air Fryer Bible.” Any hot dog will do — beef, pork, turkey even vegan hot dogs — although the best results are had with more standard, ...

What’s the perfect American hot dog? Depends where you grew up

July 8, 2026

Few foods feel more American than the hot dog, a mainstay at ballparks, street carts and summer barbecues. But to simply call hot dogs “American” is to miss a whole lot of nuance, and potentially offend local connoisseurs across the country. How to prepare and eat a hot dog is a ...

Enjoy this delicacy from the comforts of home

July 8, 2026

METRO — Certain foods have inspired a devotion that other dishes simply cannot match. Oysters certainly fit that mold. To oyster lovers, there’s simply no better way to start a meal than to order a plate of these wildly popular delicacies. Of course, oysters also can be enjoyed at home. ...

A staple summer side dish with a fresh and tasty twist

July 8, 2026

METRO — Hot dogs and hamburgers garner a lot of attention at a backyard barbecue. But there’s more to backyard gatherings with family and friends than hot dogs and hamburgers, as hosts and guests alike know that various side dishes also are staples of summertime get-togethers. Homemade ...

Celebrate the American way

July 1, 2026

On the Fourth of July we Americans will celebrate with a bang, especially in honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. To show our national pride we’ll fly the flag, march in parades and shoot off fireworks. We will also eat because what is a celebration without food. It’s the American way. I prefer to stay home on the fourth and invite friends and family over for a cookout. And whether the menu is burgers and dogs, or steaks or chicken, I like to keep it simple, so I can join the party. Barbecued chicken is my choice because it’s delicious and also the ...