Jose Mier’s Quiche Lorraine
One of France’s World Favorite Foods Jose Mier Gastronomy has been posting several of the world’s most favorite foods recently and here’s another one to add to your list: quiche Lorraine. This French dish gained widespread popularity in the last few decades. It’s not hard to see why since one of the main ingredients …. Read More
Jose Mier Gastronomy Celebrates the Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger. Nuff Said. Jose Mier Gastronomy with another of the most famous foods in the world. This one is on the top 50 foods of the world according to tasteatlas.com. I’m talking about none other than the cheeseburger. If you had to pick one food to symbolize a nation, the hamburger would be the …. Read More
Jose Mier Says “Oh, Fudge!”
American Candy is a World Favorite Oh, fudge is right. Readers of Jose Mier Gastronomy know that I’ve been profiling the top dishes in the world and I’m proud to right that this next entry is another one from the United States. If you been living under a rock and don’t know what fudge …. Read More
Chef Jose Mier Celebrates the Burrito
Mexico (or America) Scores Another Food Favorite Having the name Jose Mier means a lot of familiarity with Mexican dishes. And regardless of my surname it’s also our proximity to Mexico that means we are exposed to many different Mexican foods here in the United States. It’s so popular that foods like burritos are …. Read More
Jose Mier Gastronomy Celebrates Fajitas
No, They’re Not Mexican! Well, Almost. As you know with a name like Jose Mier I may have an affinity for Mexican dishes. That’s true, my ancestral heritage is Mexican and I delight in all sorts of south-of-the-border treats, but the food I’m profiling in this article is as American as Chevrolet. Of course I’m …. Read More
Jose Mier Gastronomy Goes British
Fish and Chips on the Menu You don’t have to live in London for Liverpool to know and love fish and chips. Even here at my home base of Sun Valley, California there are many expatriates from the UK who have set up shop here and served this traditional British dish. I’ve been on the …. Read More
Another Mexican Influence on World Food
Chef Jose Mier Contemplates Churros It’s amazing for me to see the influence of Mexican cuisine on foods and tastes in the United States. Case in point: churros. These delicious deep-fried, sugar-coated treats are loved by just about everybody and it’s not difficult to see how this sweet dessert has crept into everyday American life. …. Read More
Think It’s Humble? Think Again. Grilled Cheese
Jose Mier Gastronomy Exults in This Comfort Food Favorite I’ve covered many different foods from around the world here on Jose Mier Gastronomy, including one article specifically dedicated to cheese. But there’s one use for cheese I haven’t covered and it’s extremely popular. I’m talking about the grilled cheese sandwich. In fact, it’s so popular …. Read More
Bruschetta: World Favorite From Ancient Rome
Watch Chef Jose Mier Prepare Bruschetta. Did you know the word itself has its roots in the Latin of ancient Rome? The word comes from “bruscare,” meaning to cook over coals. Well, modern day bruschetta may not be roasted (although it could be) over a barbecue grill, the bread used is cooked until crisp and …. Read More
The World Loves Nougat
Jose Mier Gastronomy Highlights This European Sweet Treat Well, how about a change from Jose Mier’s heritage of Mexico? This top-100 world favorite food and European treat, nougat, is a confection with a long history, going back perhaps millennia. Nougat is so popular around the world that it’s hard not to find it available in …. Read More