Monday, August 18, 2025

Anthony Bourdain Eats Pasta

 




TONY EATS PASTA

CACIO PEPE in ROME


ITALY











"TONY EATS PASTA"

CACIO E PEPE at ROMA SPARITA

ROME, ITALY

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TONY EATS PASTA


"Tony Eats Pasta" is a wonderful  art piece designed by the artist Bellino. 

The artist Bellino painted a beautiful painting of the late great Anthony Bourdain, doing what he loved doing best, Eating The World. Here we find Tony eating his favorite of all pasta dishes, Cacio Pepe in Rome, at Roma Sparita Restaurant, ROME Italy. It's no secret Bourdain loved eating pasta, and that his favorite was Cacio Pepe, a famous pasta dish of Rome. Anthony Bourdain, wished he was, at least part Italian. He said it all the time. And wished for his very own Italian Nonna. Anthony Loved Italians, Italy, the food, the people, and Italian Culture in general, whether it was in Italy, or with Italian-Americans eating their favorite dish of all, Sunday Sauce (aka Gravy), Tony wanted to be Italian, and he even married an Italian woman, his 2nd wife Ottavia Busia, of Sardegna, Italy. 

Anyway, we just love this awesome piece by Bellino, who created this Limited Edition Art-Piece from his original painting he made of Anthony  eating Cacio Pepe pasta in Rome. 

If you are a fan of Tony's, you are absolutely sure to just love this piece, of Tony. This is a limited edition run, so get your awesome "Tony Eats Pasta" art today !


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"Come here kid, lem-me show you something.You never know when you're gonna have to cook for 20 guys some day." Pete Clemenza says to Michael Corleone (Al Pacino) in Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather. It's one of the most famed movie scenes in history, and of great importance to Italian-Americans. Clemenza is making "Gravy" aka Sunday Sauce, the Supreme Dish of Italian-America, and the dish that brings Italian Families together each and every Sunday. Learn How to Make Clemenza's Sunday Sauce, Meatballs, Pasta Fazool, Momma DiMaggio's Gravy, Goodfellas Sauce, and all of the great favorites of The Italian American Table. Cook Sinatra's Spaghetti & Meatballs, Italian Wedding Soup and more, and delight in the many stories and factual information written by Italian Food & Wine Writer Daniel Bellino Zwicke. 

This book is filled with Joy & Love, and you will get many years of both, reading, cooking and eating the dishes in SUNDAY SAUCE "When Italian-Americans Eat".Do you Love Goodfellas, The Godfather, and Italian Food? Of course you do. Learn How to make Clemenza's Brooklyn Mob War Sauce for 20 people some day. Remember that scene in Francis Ford Coppola, Mario Puzo classic Film Trilogy of the Corleone Family of Sicily and Brooklyn, New York. Recipes in Italian-American New York Author Daniel Bellino Zwicke's Best Selling Cookbook (2 Years Amazon Kindle) 

SUNDAY SAUCE includes; Frank Sinatra Sunday Sauce, Dolly Sinatra's Spaghetti Meatballs, Joe DiMaggio 's mom's Sunday Gravy, and Charlie Scorsese making Sauce in Prison in Martin Scorsese's GOODFELLAS - starring; Robert DeNiro, Joe Pesce, and Ray Liotta making Veal & Peppers and Sunday Sauce. And by-the-way, Joe Pesci and Liotta are both Italians from New Jersey, so they know their stuff when it comes to Italian Food and all things Italian (Mafia speak and so-forth). .

SUNDAY SAUCE With SAUSAGE, MEATBALLS, BRACIOLE for PASTA..

Editorial Reviews :

Review :Great Recipes & Stories of Italian-America .... I didn't know what to expect before I loaded this on to my Kindle and started reading. The premise of the book is a set of Italian recipes with each one accompanied by a story. This is the first of its kind that I've ever read or even heard of, so I thought I'd give it a chance and wasn't disappointed after finishing it a few days ago.

Daniel does a great job of creating the recipes and making sure that each one feels authentic and taste wonderful. All of the stories with each recipe is also well done and does a great job of connecting the food to the story. It's hard to figure out which one is more enjoyable. The story side or the recipe side of this novel, but I had to chose it would be the recipe side of the novel as the recipes are truly great and highlight Italian cuisine.If you're looking for a great cook book to give you some great Italian dishes to try out all courses, with a few stories to read while your food is cooking, then this is definitely the book you've been looking for. As it does a splendid job of creating wonderful, quality meals..Buy This One ... 

This is The Best Italian Cookbook Ever !Authentic Italian Cooking ... Many of the recipes are very close to those, my grandmother,who was from Sicily, made. These recipes are very good. My only critique is that the book could be edited better, but the recipes are very good. Buy the book if you want authentic italian recipes.From the AuthorI'd like to thank everyone who has obtained anyone of my books and for your many kind words about some of the joys the recipes and stories within have pleased you. It's truly an honor for me for each and every book that anyone obtains of mine and I thank each and everyone of you. A special thanks to those who have said Sunday Sauce is  The Best Italian Cookbook Ever. 

Sincerely,Daniel.

For a 2 Year Period between 2014 to 2016 the Kindle Edition of SUNDAY SAUCE was # 1 BEST SELLER of ITALIAN COOKBOOKS on AMAZON KINDLE longer than any other cookbook.










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Saturday, August 16, 2025

The TRUMP COOKBOOK Recipes



"EAT IT" !!!





TRUMP MEATLOAF









Donald Trump's Meatloaf





Doanld Trump with Martha Stewart

and Melania

MAKING MEATLOAF




PRESIDENT TRUMP'S
 
MOTHERS MEATLOAF

RECIPE 

Ingredients :


2 lbs fresh ground beef
1 Spanish onion (fine dice)
1 Red bell pepper (fine dice)
1 Green bell pepper (fine dice)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 large beefsteak tomato diced fine (remove seeds)
2 extra large fresh eggs
2/3 cup of seasoned breadcrumbs
¼ cup chopped parsley
2/3 cup of tomato puree
1/2 tablespoon of salt and pepper
1). In a large sauce pan slowly cook peppers, onion, garlic and tomato until the onions turn translucent and let cool.
2). In a large mixing bowl add ground beef, cooked cool vegetables, eggs, breadcrumbs, parsley, salt and pepper and mix well.
3). Remove the mixture from bowl and place in a 14”x 9” x 2” ceramic baking dish and form into a loaf.
4). Top loaf with tomato puree and bake in a 350 degree oven for 45-55 minutes or until brown and firm.
5). Let the loaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with mushroom gravy and Mashed Potatoes.




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SAVING AMERICA










DONALD TRUMP LOVES FRIED CHICKEN

From The COLONEL

KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN






A BUCKET of COLONEL SANDERS FRIED CHICKEN






COLONEL SANDERS SECRET FRIED CHICKEN 

RECIPE SECRET 11 HERBS & SPICES


2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 tablespoon salt
1/2 tablespoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 tablespoon dried basil leaves
1/3 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
1 tablespoon celery salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon dried mustard
4 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons garlic salt
1  tablespoon ground ginger
3 tablespoons ground white pepper
1 cup Buttermilk
1 Egg, beaten
1 Chicken, cut up, the breast pieces cut in half for more even frying
Canola oil
1)  Mix the flour in a bowl with all the herbs and spices; set aside.
2)  Mix the buttermilk and egg together in a separate bowl until combined. Soak the chicken in the buttermilk mixture at room temperature, 20-30 minutes.
3)  Remove chicken from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dip the chicken pieces in the herb-spice-flour mixture to coat all sides, shaking off excess. Allow to sit on a rack over a baking sheet, 20 minutes.
4)  Meanwhile, heat about 3 inches of the oil in a large Dutch oven (or similar heavy pot with high sides) over medium-high heat to 350 degrees. (Use a deep-frying thermometer to check the temperature.) When temperature is reached, lower the heat to medium to maintain it at 350. Fry 3 or 4 pieces at a time, being careful not to crowd the pot. Fry until medium golden brown, turning once, 15-18 minutes. Transfer chicken pieces to a baking sheet covered with paper towels. Allow the oil to return to temperature before adding more chicken. Repeat with remaining chicken.






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The TRUMP BURGE



TRUMP BURGER - Recipe

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef (wagyu preferred)
Salt and pepper
4 brioche buns
4 slices aged cheddar cheese
1 onion, caramelized
4 slices crispy bacon (halal)
4 lettuce leaves
4 tomato slices
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp truffle oil
1 tsp lemon juice


Instructions:

Shape beef into 4 patties. Season with salt and pepper.

Cook patties 4-5 minutes per side. Melt cheddar on top.

Mix mayonnaise, truffle oil, and lemon juice.

Toast buns. Spread truffle aioli on bottom bun.

Layer lettuce, tomato, patty, caramelized onions, and bacon.

Top with bun.






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Donald Trump

with TACO BOWL




TUNA SALAD SANDWICH 





RECIPE

NEW YORK DELI TUNA SALAD

For TUNA SANDWICHES






CLASSIC TUNA MELT SANDWICH 

Video Recipe






DONALD TRUMP

ENJOYING SOME FRIED CHICKEN




TRUMP TUNA SANDWICH RECIPE

Ingredients :


2 cans Solid White Tuna in water
1/4 cup Chopped Onion (Optional)
1 Celery Stalk, washed and chopped Fine
1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper

slices of White or Whole Wheat or Ry Bread
Boston Bibb Lettuce (optional)
Dill Pickle or Sweet Butter Chip Pickle Slices (optional)


Open Tuna cans, and drain out all of the water.

Place Tuna in a mixing bowl.

Add all remaining ingredients and mix well.


To assemble Sandwich.  2 slices of toasted or un-toasted Bread of your choice.

Place a cup of Tuna Salad over one slice of bread. Sprinkle with a little more Black Pepper. Add some Boston Lettuce if you like (or not).

Add slices of Pickle if you like (optional).

Place second slice of Bread on top, and slice in half on the diagonal.

Serve alone or with Potato Chips on the side.

Enjoy, as the Donald would.




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Thursday, August 14, 2025

Anthony Bourdain Secret Favorite Restaurant Rome Italy



 

Anthony Bourdain with Asia Argento

A Meal at Settemio

Rome, Italy



TONY'S SECRET RESTAURANT - Rome


On Sunday December 5, CNN broadcast a stunning Rome episode of Parts Unknown in which Anthony Bourdain and Asia Argento go to a trattoria, which they do not name. It’s Settimio. Sorry for the spoiler but I don’t believe in depriving Mario and Teresa of business through exclusion Watch the episode it is brilliant.

I vividly remember my first visit to Settimio al Pellegrino. It was in 2007 and my friend Jess and I had gotten a hot tip from a regular that a short walk from Campo de’ Fiori sat an uber-authentic trattoria serving simply dressed fresh pastas, meaty mains, and seasonal vegetables. We made a booking but when we showed up for dinner the door was locked. We were already off to a rough start. One of us noticed a button next to the door and after a sustained buzz, chef and owner Teresa opened the door a crack and said something to the effect of “chi siete”, who are you?

If that doesn’t sound like a warm greeting, it wasn’t. But at Settimio, warmth isn’t doled out frivolously. Warmth is earned. If you turn up without a reservation, there’s a real chance you will be sent away, whether they are booked up or not. It’s the kind of place where the possibility of a regular rolling in late leads Teresa and her husband Mario to set aside tables for such an occurrence. And even calling to reserve well in advance doesn’t guarantee a table. On that note, if you don’t speak Italian, have your hotel ring for you. And if all this sounds too fussy, don’t read on. Settimio isn’t for you.




TONY'S SECRET ROMAN TRATTORIA - ROME



ANTHONY has LUNCH with ASIA ARGENTO

"The SECRET TRATTORIA"

TONY says,  “Rome is a place where you find the most extraordinary pleasures, in the most ordinary places. Like this place. Which I’m not ever going to tell you the name of. Asia has been coming here forever. She brings her kids here. So I’m not going to screw it up for her. 

The trattoria is SETTINIO PELLIGRINO. I'm not letting Tony's secret out of the bag. That happened years ago, Just passing on the information for anyone who wants to go there, and need the name of the restaurant and address (Via del Pelligrino 17 -Roma .. tel 06 6880 1978).





ANTHONY BOURDAIN

PARTS UNKOWN - ROME



PARTS UNKNOWN - ROME

With ABEL FERRARA & ASIA ARGENTO




I have to be honest: arbitrary seating policies give me agita. I grew up in restaurants and treasure hospitality. I want to connect with the people who make and serve my food, not be rejected or dismissed. Yet I was determined to win over Teresa and Mario. That night, Jess and I ordered every course, including my current go-to, polpette, scorched yet delicious meat patties. We cleaned our plates, admired the eclectic decor (framed posters and paintings gifted by Settimio’s clients, which include plenty of artists and film makers) and watched as Mario worked the room, taking orders and doting on regulars. Teresa emerged from the kitchen occasionally to clear plates and pinch cheeks. Man, did it feel bad being an outsider at Settimio that night.

Jess and I apparently didn’t make much of an impression because I went back on my own a few days later for lunch and was given the same suspicious treatment. After a few more visits, however, I was totally in, cheek caresses and all. This is good news if you live in Rome or visit often. You, too, can become a doted-on regular. Otherwise, visit knowing you won’t be pampered by the service but you’ll definitely walk away having witnessed a Roman relic. 






SETTIMIO PELLIGRINO

ROMA



That is to say, a lot of what’s appealing about Settimio is the attitude and atmosphere. Some regulars have been going since the place opened in the 1930s, others a decidedly shorter length, but all are given special attention. In that way, the place is not unique. The attraction to countless other local joints is the experience and the relationship with the owners, even more so than the food.

I don’t think anyone with Roman dining experience would say the food is flawless. Like many places in town, it makes sense to stick to certain things like those meatballs or the onion-rich vitello alla genovese. At Settimio, comfort food reigns: fettucine with meat sauce, gnocchi with tomato sauce (Thursdays only), trippa alla romana, and involtini (meat rolls). The handmade pastas pass muster, but you won’t write home about them. The pillowy, super sweet, candied chestnut-studded Montblanc, which they do not make in house, is another story. I dream about it sometimes. Usually right before I go to the dentist. I am also very into the mela cotta (baked apple). I’m a sucker for overcooked fruit. 

Second only to the struggle of winning the owners’ affection is the wines, which range from undrinkable to painfully undrinkable. While it’s charming that regulars leave unfinished bottles in the fridge for their next visit, I can honestly say that the only wine worse than the wine at Settimio is day-old wine at Settimio. It’s not what you’ve come for anyway.


Settimio al Pellegrino
Via del Pellegrino, 117

+390668801978 









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ROME





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ROME






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