The Famed Prince Pizzeria Celebrates Its 65th Anniversary! (With A History of the Restaurant) passionatefoodie.blogspot.com/2026/05/the-...

Rant: Why Don't You Eat More Seafood? passionatefoodie.blogspot.com/2026/05/rant... #seafood

My Passionate Foodie blog celebrates its 19th Anniversary! During these many years, I've posted over 5600 articles on my blog, covering a vast myriad of food and drink topics. passionatefoodie.blogspot.com/2026/05/the-...

Was the Chow Mein Sandwich created in Fall River? I have my strong doubts, especially as there are earlier references to the sandwich in 3 other states prior to the first newspaper reference in Fall River.

2018 Voskevaz Karasi Collection Areni Noir: An Armenian wine that's Complex, Silky & Delicious! #wine

Elephant Green Chili Chutney: Natural & Delicious! passionatefoodie.blogspot.com/2026/04/elep...

Celebrating 420: Would you like to attend a Sake-Infused Cannabis Dinner?

Scrapple: An Early History in Massachusetts (with a Special Recipe) #scrapple

Rant: Put The Bunny In Your Mouth!

I've revised and expanded my history on the origins of Hawaiian Pizza. And no, Sam Panopoulos, a Canadian, did not invent Hawaiian pizza in 1962. It already existed before his alleged invention. #pizza #foodhistory

Rant: Permission & Food/Drink Risks

Rant: Promoting Wine at Tasting Events #wine

Looking forward to TotalCon this week. I’m scheduled for a full slate of games, from Boot Hill to a playtest of The Black Company. And of course, I’ll enjoy plenty of Quigley’s cupcakes.

Why no love for Boston's Greek restaurants in the Michelin Guide?

When's the last time you enjoyed Fried Ice Cream for dessert (or even breakfast)? Learn the origins of this tasty hot and cold dessert.

“Kisses of hypocrites taste like fried ice cream.” --Common saying in U.S. newspapers from 1907-1916

Sipping Glen Breton 10 Year Old Single Malt Whiskey, Aged in Nova Scotia Ice Wine Barrels.

History of the Porto Tonico, A Refreshing Portuguese Cocktail #Port #wine #cocktail

Rant: MLK and What Are You Doing For Others? "Life's most persistent and urgent question is, "What are you doing for others?"--MLK, Jr.

Check out the newest article (Part 18) in my History of Boston's Chinatown & its Restaurants: 1970-1974.

The Origins of Ah-So Sauce: A Chinese Style Barbecue Sauce

This week, easily the best dish I enjoyed was from Il Ponte in Woburn, one of my Top 5 Favorite Restaurants. Homemade pasta, topped by a creamy black truffle sauce and topped by freshly shaved white truffles. Decadently delicious with the rich umami of the truffles. A work of beauty & great taste.

A Culinary Creativity Interview with Chef Joseph Carli of A Tavola (an Italian restaurant) in Winchester. It's one of my Top 5 Favorite Restaurants.

The Origins of Chinese Spareribs & Boneless Spareribs

Happy National Whipped Cream Day! This holiday may have been inspired by Aaron Lapin, whose birthday is today. He's the creator of Reddi-Wip, the first canned whipped cream. And who hasn't used a can to spray whipped cream directly into your mouth?

Rant: Just Give Me The Menu! Too many restaurant websites make you enter their online ordering system to view their menu. I don't want to order anything. I just want to look at the menu, like I always used to do.

Out of Maine comes a delicious, dry and intriguing Cider, a blend of sustainably grown fruit, local apples and blueberries. The R.A.S. Bluish Cider worked well paired with pork, and earns a hearty recommendation.

Rant: Forget Useless Predictions. Instead, I offer a list of ten of my food & drink desires, those trends, issues and items which I would love to see step forward and take precedence in 2026, though I'm not predicting they will actually come to fruition.

I'm done dinner and guests are gone, so there's still time to get a cocktail request in!

I've resurrected my Mind of a Sommelier interview series, so if you're a sommelier/wine director/etc. in MA, and interested in being interviewed, please contact me. My article explains the process, & provides links to all the prior interviews. #wine

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My Favorite Wine, Spirit, Sake & Drink-Related Items of 2025

I've resurrected my Culinary Creativity interview series, so if you're a chef in MA, and interested in being interviewed, please contact me. My article explains the process, & provides links to all the prior interviews.

My Top 12 Favorite Wines of 2025 #wine

It's time for my next Favorites list, my Favorite Food-Related Items of 2025. From Favorite Bakeries to Favorite Doughnuts, Favorite Seafood Market to Favorite Poutine, and much more.

My Top 50 Favorite Restaurants of 2025

My Top Five Favorite Restaurants of 2025 & Four New Restaurants

My Advice for Attending the Boston #Wine Expo this Spring.

The Origins of Anadama Bread, a New England Classic #foodhistory

2024 Tetramythos Agrippiotis Orange Nature Wine: A Unique Greek Treasure #wine

For Thanksgiving, if making the usual Apple Pie seems too daunting or laborious, then why not instead make an easy Swedish Apple Pie. This one just came out of the oven, with its alluring aroma. Check out the recipe Here: passionatefoodie.blogspot.com/2007/12/swed...

Bring back a 200 year old Thanksgiving tradition, which originated in New England, but spread all across the country: Doughnuts! #Thanksgiving passionatefoodie.blogspot.com/2025/10/brin...

This is my Most Important Rant of the Year! It's very simple, but too many people ignore the warning, leading to death & more. "If you've had too much alcohol to drink, if there's any, absolutely any, doubt in your mind, don't drive. Just don't do it!" passionatefoodie.blogspot.com/2025/11/rant...

Vermont #sake!

Rant: Holiday Wines? Don't Be A Cheapskate #wine

Rant: Don't Stress Over Choosing Your Thanksgiving Wines! #thanksgiving #wine

We Should Bring Back a 200 Year-Old Thanksgiving Tradition: Doughnuts! It started in New England, spread to the rest of country, as far as Hawaii, and even into Canada too. #thanksgiving #doughnuts #donuts

Bringing Back a 200 Year-Old Thanksgiving Tradition: Doughnuts #thanksgiving

"No real New England Thanksgiving dinner, following the tradition of generations, would be complete with doughnuts left out." --The Sun-Journal (ME) November 15, 1941

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