Neat Thoughts About Food, Wine, Travel & More
Now through September 5th, Dreyfus Ashby, the national importer of fine wines and spirits, is running a fun, and rewarding, Instagram contest centered on man’s best friend – the dog! Kicking off on #NationalDogDay, August 26th, the contest is easy to enter: Follow @dreyfusashby on Instagram Post a dog photo or any photo of your […]
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Peaches are ripe and plentiful. How fun is this specialty cocktail by Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas in Clifton, NJ? Do you prefer to enjoy cocktails out? Go visit Spuntino to sample this drink and delicious tapas by Chef Josh Bernstein. Ingredients 1 oz. Maker’s Mark bourbon 1 oz. Giffard Crème de Peche de […]
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For those of you who have visited the incredible 75,000-bottle wine cellar at Crystal Springs Resort, you’ll agree it’s difficult to comprehend the unmatched selection without witnessing it. Equally as outstanding is the culinary program at Restaurant Latour, the refined restaurant at Crystal Springs where Chef de Cuisine Martyna Krowicka crafts creative and delectable dishes […]
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Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas celebrates National Peach Month with some outstanding food and drinks specials taking advantage of the peak of peach season. One of the specials Executive Chef Josh Bernstein is showcasing is Grilled Peach & Burrata – fresh local grilled peaches, local burrata, Prosciutto di Parma, hazelnuts, basil, honey with extra virgin […]
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A few weeks ago, I was approached by a new chocolate line to create an exclusive recipe using its product. I don’t typically do product reviews, but I was intrigued since the new brand, Sugarpova Premium Chocolates, is by Maria Sharapova, the international tennis sensation, who is the company’s founder. Sugarpova offers a decadent collection […]
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I was invited to judge at yesterday’s Meadowlands Battle for the Best BBQ. I’ve guest judged at the popular racetrack a few times now and Rachel and Jennifer from the organization’s marketing department always put forth a great event, in this case, on a very rainy Saturday. Food trucks and more modest tents and tables […]
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Last weekend, I drove up to New Hampshire for a weekend at the lake like I do most summers. This time, I decided to check out a couple breweries on the way up. One of these breweries is Lone Wolfe Brewing Company. The Lone Wolfe Brewing Company is the brainchild of Graham Combes. The one […]
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Every spring, I plant basil in my garden as it’s one of my favorite fresh herbs. By mid-summer, I have so much basil that I wonder why I planted so much for a 2-person household. Every summer is the same “why did I plant so much again”. Luckily, there’s pesto. Yesterday, I picked a whole […]
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On Thursday, August 18, 2016 at 7pm, Blue Morel Restaurant in Morristown, NJ will host a five-course farm-to-table dinner featuring Ramstein beer. High Point Brewing Company Owner and Brew Master, Greg Zaccardi, will take guests’ senses through a tour of the Ramstein’s seasonal beers, including the Summer Bock and Maibock, and year-round brews such as […]
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Summer’s all about BBQs and outdoor parties and the last thing I want to do once my guests have arrived is to slave over a hot stove in the kitchen. We also attend a lot of outdoor events where I’m always puzzled with what to bring besides desserts. These old-school twice-baked potatoes are simple-to-make and […]
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