The Passionate Foodie

2018 Voskevaz Karasi Collection Areni Noir: An Armenian wine that's Complex, Silky & Delicious! #wine passionatefoodie.blogspot.com/2026/04/2018-v…

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

Celebrating 420: Would you like to attend a Sake-Infused Cannabis Dinner? passionatefoodie.blogspot.com/2026/04/celebr…

Scrapple: An Early History in Massachusetts (with a Special Recipe) passionatefoodie.blogspot.com/2026/03/scrapp… #scrapple

Rant: Put The Bunny In Your Mouth! passionatefoodie.blogspot.com/2026/03/rant-p…

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. passionatefoodie.blogspot.com/2023/05/the-tr… #pizza #foodhistory

Rant: Permission & Food/Drink Risks passionatefoodie.blogspot.com/2026/03/rant-p…

Rant: Promoting Wine at Tasting Events passionatefoodie.blogspot.com/2026/03/rant-p… #wine

@SanMatteoPanuoz @SpectorMark Much appreciated

Why no love for Boston's Greek restaurants in the Michelin Guide? passionatefoodie.blogspot.com/2026/02/rant-x…

@SpectorMark Thanks! There’s definitely an educational gap that needs to be fixed

Great article. I’ve long thought that Greek cuisine is misunderstood and intimidating to many. It’s more than a Greek salads & Gyros. And a many of the traditional Greek dishes are difficult to pronounce. I don’t think people understand how seafood focused it can be. Some of the best food I ate in Europe was in Athens. So fresh, so vibrant.

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. passionatefoodie.blogspot.com/2026/01/the-or…

“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 passionatefoodie.blogspot.com/2026/01/histor…

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. passionatefoodie.blogspot.com/2026/01/rant-m…

Check out the newest article (Part 18) in my History of Boston's Chinatown & its Restaurants: 1970-1974. passionatefoodie.blogspot.com/2026/01/a-hist…

The Origins of Ah-So Sauce: A Chinese Style Barbecue Sauce passionatefoodie.blogspot.com/2026/01/the-or…

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.