Archive for March, 2010

Taste of the Nation Princeton

March 31, 2010

PRINCETON’S HOTTEST CHEFS COOK TO FIGHT CHILDHOOD HUNGER IN PRINCETON AND ACROSS AMERICA Princeton’s hottest chefs, restaurants, and mixologists will gather for Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation®, the city’s premier culinary benefit. Taste of the Nation Princeton will raise critical funds needed to support Share Our Strength’s® efforts to end childhood hunger in [...]

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Maple Syrup Dumplings

March 30, 2010

My Grandma’s sister, Eva Rose, was a fabulous dumpling maker and here is her simple recipe that I’ve used with maple syrup to celebrate Spring. Dumpling ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 pinch of salt 1 large egg 2 tsp melted butter, cooled ¼ cup whole milk Maple syrup poaching liquid [...]

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Tip for Asparagus Season

March 29, 2010

See Food & Wine Chickie’s Facebook post for the freshest asparagus spears around: http://bit.ly/bnhybO

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New York Austrian Wine Tasting at a Discount

March 25, 2010

UPDATE: Use Special Code: AUSTRIANNYC for an increased discount of $10 off the cost of the event! I’d like to let you know about an upcoming Austrian wine tasting on May 5th in New York City.  This is going to be the biggest Austrian wine event to ever hit the states and will feature over [...]

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Kabab Paradise Featured in NJ My Way

March 24, 2010

New Jersey folks, my review of Kabab Paradiseas featured by my friends at NJMyWay.com: http://bit.ly/9QVS3A – a MUST try if in the area!

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Maple Taffee Goodness

March 15, 2010

So, who’s ever experienced maple taffee on snow? And who’s ever had that sweet smirk my niece has on her face after a taste?

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Bucatini with Oven-Baked Veal Meatballs

March 9, 2010

Bucatini, a thick spaghetti with a hole in its center much like macaroni, is the perfect pasta to hold up to the rich veal meatballs in tomato sauce. Ingredients: 1 pound dry bucatini (I used DaVinci brand) Oven-baked veal meatballs in tomato sauce 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese Directions: Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. [...]

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Oven-Baked Veal Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

March 9, 2010

Craving pasta and meatballs? Using ground veal  instead of the typical beef offers a version that’s moist and delicious. Ingredients: 4 slices of fresh  white bread, crusts removed 1/2 cup whole milk 1 1/2 pounds ground veal 3 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese 1 large egg, beaten 1/2 tsp each [...]

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2008 Honig Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc

March 9, 2010

I’ve tasted and liked the 2008 Honig Sauvignon Blanc in the past, but I recently sampled it again during a Sauvignon Blanc tasting and really enjoyed how different it was compared to the others. Here are three things I appreciated about this wine: 1) It is medium-bodied, which I miss in many other Sauvignon Blancs [...]

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Tasty Afghan Food at Kabab Paradise

March 8, 2010

Kabab Paradise is a spotless, attractive restaurant featuring middle eastern, specifically Afghan, cuisine for onsite dining, take-out or delivery ($15 minimum). Chef Sal Fahim and his crew couldn’t be more customer-friendly. Diners are greeted warmly as they enter the restaurant and are treated like extended family as they dine in the cozy space. During a [...]

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