Andrew Zimmern
Chef, writer, and TV host posting about travel, culinary traditions, restaurants, and high‑end dining experiences.
Fondue: The Timeless, Unforgettable Shared Meal
It isn’t called fon-don’t for a reason. Some dishes fade out. Fondue refuses. Fondue is one of the greatest shared meals on earth. A pot of melted Alpine cheese, good wine, and a table full of people still does dinner better than most things we’ve come up with since. And when it’s done right? Gruyère, Vacherin, white wine, a little kirsch… it’s not just good, it’s unforgettable. Want the full recipe? Check out the link in my bio. What’s your favorite thing to dip in fondue?
Reflecting on Bizarre Foods' Lasting Cultural Impact
If I’m being honest… the final episode of Bizarre Foods wasn’t the one I would have chosen. If I had known it was going to be the final episode of Bizarre Foods, I would’ve wanted to redo the pilot. I’d revisit...
Leadership Trumps Culinary Skill in Becoming a Chef
How about leading a team…? Forget all that other stuff, or at least set it aside. You can have all of the culinary skill in the world, but if you can’t lead a team, you can’t be a chef.
Timeless Corned Beef: Classic Feast or Sandwich Delight
This is an old video, but the recipe is timeless. I’ve been making this corned beef every St. Patrick’s Day for as long as I can remember, and it never gets old. You can keep it classic and serve it with cabbage,...
St. Patrick’s Day Recipes to Celebrate with Flavor
St.Patrick’s Day is coming up. Use this list from @foodandwine to make something good. https://www.foodandwine.com/st-patricks-day-recipes-11920564
Real Talk Happens Around Kitchen Tables, Not TV
What a mistake. Family Dinner wasn’t just a TV show. It was a reminder. That the most important conversations in America aren’t happening on cable news. They’re happening around kitchen tables. I get asked all the time if it’s coming back. I hope...
Spot Ripe Custard Apples Anywhere, Even Abroad
How to decipher ripeness… and eat a custard apple when abroad. modernadventurists #MOADtravel … I’m leading trips to Japan, Thailand and Italy over the next 12-14 months or so. If you want to get first looks at these trips subscribe...
Vietnam’s Blue Food: Incredible Oyster Farm Near Hue
Oyster farming in Vietnam. About an hour outside of Hue. Blue food winning here and the oysters were incredible. Pics of them to come. Come travel with me modernadventurists #MOADtravel