Neat Thoughts About Food, Wine, Travel & More
I’m a Certified Barbecue Judge and eat my share of BBQ throughout the year. When I’m told that I have to have BBQ at a certain place because “it’s the best BBQ I’ve ever had”, I’m slightly suspicious (thanks Chef Bryan for being the person in my ear telling me I had to go to […]
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Brought this lovely Pinot Noir to my favorite gourmet pizzeria in anticipation of having forest mushroom pizza and it was a stellar pairing. Looks: Deep ruby in the glass. Smell: Wild strawberries with some earthy notes on the nose. Taste: Raspberry and cherry flavors with woodsy notes. Texture and Finish: Round, nicely-balanced with medium tannins […]
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My friend Linda posted this gorgeous pie photo on Facebook that she made for Easter that I’m glad she shared the recipe for with all of us! I love phyllo dough so this recipe called my name. She uses extra powdered sugar, so have to love that! Ingredients: 1 cup powdered sugar, plus extra for […]
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Vegas Uncork’d by Bon Appétit is the premier culinary and wine event in Las Vegas with a culinary lineup that is unparalleled in scale. The Cosmopolitan, Caesars Palace, The Venetian, The Cromwell and MGM Resorts International roll out the red carpet for food devotees with exclusive dinners, the must-attend Grand Tasting and chances to meet […]
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I decanted this California Petite Sirah for 45 minutes before drinking, drank it over 60 minutes and it opened up beautifully. Looks: Darkest purple in the glass. Smell: Dark fruit/berries with some peppery notes on the nose. Taste: Blackberry flavors with plum, tobacco and leather notes. Texture and Finish: Well-structured, balanced and elegant. Long finish […]
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Yes, I’m officially on the zoodles bandwagon. Not familiar with zoodles? They’re made by spiralizing vegetables and using as you would pasta. Many grocery stores even have already-prepared zoodle packages in the produce department – mine does. Zoodles are a good way to reduce carbohydrates intake, thus reducing high blood sugar – it’s why they […]
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Chimichurri is a traditional Argentinean condiment typically made with parsley and served along with grilled steak. I sometimes make mine with just parsley, but since I love cilantro so much, I often combine the two herbs for a twist on the traditional. I use chimichurri not only on steak but also on grilled fish, as […]
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Wow just wow with this big boy. The bourbon flavors aren’t over-powering, which I find happens a lot in these types of brews. Rich caramel and chocolate flavors with a hint of vanilla and pumpkin pie spice. Dry, lightly smoky finish. One of the best Imperials I’ve tasted. Brewed by: North Coast Brewing Company, Fort […]
[Continue reading...]The burgeoning nationwide brick-and-mortar expansion of New York City’s world-famous halal food cart concept continues with the opening of The Halal Guys Gyro and Chicken at 2317 US Route 22 in Union, NJ, slated for an April 22, 2017 debut. The Halal Guys will be a highly-anticipated neighborhood destination serving the same delicious halal food […]
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Warm weather’s on its way and with that, the end of slowly simmered or roasted dishes at our home. In anticipation of warmer days, I decided to make one of my favorite cold weather dishes: Boeuf Bourguignon or just beef cooked in Burgundy wine (I actually like a heavier wine for this dish, don’t judge). […]
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