It’s tomato season and my plants are producing the sweetest tomatoes this year. In addition to my own tomatoes, I’m also getting some from a local farm whose CSA program I’m a member of. So many tomatoes!! I’m always looking for quick meals I can make using my produce, so that’s how this Italian Salsa […]
[Continue reading...]Blueberry Croissant French Toast Casserole
July 22, 2023 By
I love a recipe you can prep in advance that doesn’t require a lot of work once my guests arrive. Just love spending time with my guests vs having them speak at my back while I’m making food. One such recipe is this Blueberry French Toast Casserole that’s prepared the evening prior to your brunch […]
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18 May 2023 
2020 Tenuta di Biserno Campo di Sasso Insoglio del Cinghiale
May 18, 2023 By
We ordered this Tuscan wine at a dinner where our party was divided foodwise and it worked well with all our dishes. This Italian wine was smooth and rounder than I thought it would be, which was great to pair with our various meals. This Tuscan blend is a great value! Look/in the glass: Medium […]
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29 December 2022 
Top Food and Wine Chickie Posts in 2022
December 29, 2022 By
Always fun running analytics on my blog to see what posts have the most likes, comments and clicks so I thought I’d recap the posts with top engagement of 2022. Hope you try some of these top recipes! Cheers, Veronique
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28 December 2022 
2022 Best Dishes
December 28, 2022 By
My travel schedule in 2022 allowed me to dine at so many outstanding restaurants, Internationally and domestically, and made for great content for my annual Best Dishes recap. Again, this year’s list encompasses a blend of fine dining and casual dishes, which were truly the ‘best’ dishes of 2022. I’ve narrowed down all the incredible […]
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19 December 2022 
Easy Garlic Confit
December 19, 2022 By
I have a jar of this fantastic concoction in the fridge at all times. I typically make it every couple of weeks and use the oil and the cloves in a variety of things ranging from adding to potatoes I’m mashing (see picture below) to simple crostini with smacked cloves and a drizzle of oil […]
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14 December 2022 
Horseradish Cream
December 14, 2022 By
Horseradish cream is fantastic and you need it in your life. That’s all this post should really say. It’s a condiment that’s put together in a couple minutes and goes amazingly well with some many things, including my Reverse Seared Prime Rib. Whip this up the day prior to using it as it develops its […]
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9 December 2022 
Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja
December 9, 2022 By
I spend 20+ years in South Florida and love Cuban food, which is easy to find there and delicious. Since moving north, I’ve not found it in many places, and if I have, it just isn’t the same. I was so excited when one of the avid contributors to my Food & Wine Chickie Facebook […]
[Continue reading...]Easy to Find Thanksgiving Wine Recommendations
November 16, 2022 By
You have just over a week to get to the wine store to find the ‘perfect’ bottle for Thanksgiving. In the USA, more wine is sold around Thanksgiving than any other holiday. Choices can be overwhelming with so many wines at various prices and for bottles that need to please people with very different palates. […]
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20 October 2022 
Carrot, Apple and Ginger Soup
October 20, 2022 By
At our home, we make soup nearly every weekend when the weather’s cooler. While we have some favorites that we often default to, we also like to try new flavors to change things up. This week, I did a velvety, stellar carrot, apple and ginger soup that was absolute fall in a bowl. This recipe […]
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