In the kitchen with Chef Bell: A Valentine Day romance, through food

by Chef Michael Bell Being a professional chef and restaurant owner for almost 50 years, dolks have mentioned many times,“It’s my wife’s 50th birthday, or our 25th wedding anniversary is approaching, “ Where should we go to dinner”? My answer is always the same. Go where you are best known. This particular evening is not […]

Squealer! 40 years later, will he be redeemed?

Trouble in the Magic Kingdom Redemption after 40 years Author’s note: Nearly everything written these past two or three months has had some connection with COVID-19. While that may define the times, it doesn’t define us. I thought back a few weeks to when I referenced Bocaccio’s “Decameron,” that treasure trove of tales narrated by […]