Author: John Watson

Ever since I was a little tyke, the smell of savory dishes wafting from the kitchen crock pot was the equivalent of a dinner bell for my family. It was a signal that something magical was happening in that slow-cooking cauldron. Now, as an adult with less time on...

One name usually pops up when the whispers of fine dining and high class dining in Doha become noisy chatter: Market by Jean Georges. This European restaurant has been delighting taste buds with its mix of classic dishes reinterpreted with contemporary twists in the heart of this rather busy...

It is a crisp Seattle evening and the culinary scene in the city is calling your name. There is one place in Downtown that I have had on my radar for some time now – and it ain’t any ordinary pizza joint. Serious Pie has reinvented traditional pie-making by...

—– I was, in the tropical fruit section of the local farmers’ market, when a kind vendor handed me a piece of this particular ruby-colored delight. The concentrated tropical guava flavor was like jelly on my tongue—it was like the flavor of sunshine and adventure.  Now I am on...

As a self-confessed culinary adventurer who enjoys bold flavors, my journey into Indian vegetarian cuisine has been a love affair. I was hooked from the very first spoonful of spongy dal to the riot of colors in a tiny thali the size of an artist’s palette—a lot more like...

Ever since my taste buds had the misfortune of a lackluster airport sandwich that cost more than a small treasure, I’ve been on a quest for culinary redemption. My travels recently brought me to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), and let me tell you, it was a game-changer. The...

Ever since my taste buds had the celestial encounter with those bite-sized chunks of joy, I’ve been on a mission. A mission to replicate the heavenly hunks recipe that turned my mundane snacking into a divine experience. I remember it like it was yesterday, standing there in my kitchen,...

Bonjour, my sweet-toothed comrades! You’ve stumbled upon a treasure trove of confectionery confessions and I’m your merry guide through the labyrinth of buttery, flaky goodness. Let’s be honest, I’ve always been enamored with the art of French pastry. From the first time I sank my teeth into a perfectly...

I’ve been in love with the simple cucumber ever since I was old enough to appreciate the subtle art of mixology. It has always been the best thing to drink on a hot summer day because it tastes crisp and cool. I was so happy when I found a...

Hola, my fellow food adventurers! Picture this: I’m strolling down the bustling streets of Mexico City, the air is thick with the sizzling sound of street grills, and my stomach is singing the mariachi of hunger. There’s a symphony of scents that’s more intoxicating than a shot of tequila...

Have you ever stared at a mountain of leftover pot roast, feeling your stomach groan at the mere thought of another round of the same ol’ meal? Well, I have. It was during one of those fridge-clearing missions that I stumbled upon the culinary alchemy that could turn my...

When I first stumbled upon a tiny, nondescript sushi bar tucked away in the backstreets of Tokyo, I didn’t realize I was about to embark on a culinary journey that would forever change my palate’s landscape. The delicate balance of flavors, the meticulous presentation, and the sheer variety of...

In case your taste buds are begging for something a bit more sinful and a bit more daring, then you definitely will love Jamie Oliver’s Butternut Squash Fritters. These little joys are eye candy as much as a mouthful and will have you on a culinary roller coaster from...

My game days have never been the same since I learned how much fun it is to mix two of my favorite foods, steak and nachos. It was a cool Sunday afternoon when I first decided to put some grilled, juicy steak on top of a mountain of crunchy...

Every family has that one culinary wizard who can whip up a storm in the kitchen, and in mine, it was my Nonna. With her wooden spoon as her wand, she’d transform simple ingredients into enchanting Italian dishes. I still remember the first time I tried to replicate her...

Let me tell you, my love affair with airport dining was as unexpected as finding a $5 blackjack table on The Strip. It all started on a layover in Las Vegas’ McCarran International Airport, where I had a revelation amidst the slot machines and boarding calls. There, nestled between...

Ever since I scorched my first marshmallow to a crisp over a campfire, I’ve been enamored with the magic of high-heat cooking. The sizzle, the smoke, the tantalizing aroma that wafts up and announces to your taste buds, “Buckle up, we’re in for a ride!” – it’s culinary theater...

Ever since I embraced the vegan lifestyle, my kitchen has turned into a veritable chemistry lab. Picture this: me, a wide-eyed baking enthusiast, standing amidst bags of unbleached flour and jars of mysterious powders, all in the pursuit of the perfect vegan chocolate chip cookie. It’s a quest, a...

Every family has that one legendary recipe that gets passed down through the generations like a culinary heirloom. In my family, that treasure is none other than the hearty Cauliflower Mushroom Soup. This isn’t just any soup; it’s the bowl of comfort that has seen us through chilly evenings,...

Have you ever found yourself staring at the leftover smoked chicken sitting in your fridge, wondering if its destiny is to be a mere sandwich filler? Well, I’ve been there, and let me tell you, that smoky, flavor-packed bird deserves a second act worthy of a standing ovation. I’ve...