If you’ve followed this blog or my social media posts for a while, you’ll know I’m a huge fan of pies. From berry to citrusy to chocolatey pies, I like them all (not pumpkin, never pumpkin). This pie, originally published by Nestle Toll House, is pretty amazing as it combines chewy, fudgy chocolate chip cookie […]
[Continue reading...]Outdoor Dining at Café Chameleon
June 20, 2020 By
Last night, we went out to eat for the first time since March 13. New Jersey’s open to outdoor dining as part of phase 2 reopening and we opted to visit Bloomingdale’s Café Chameleon. At Café Chameleon, Chef Bryan Gregg’s been working his magic in the kitchen since last summer. Since he joined the Civitano […]
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9 June 2020 
Top Shelf Margarita
June 9, 2020 By
Mexican food is one of our favorite to make at home. So many easy and delicious options and here are some from this blog. What I find pairs perfectly with Mexican food or just because, is a great margarita made with fresh lime juice. Good quality bottled lime juice is perfectly okay for many things, […]
[Continue reading...]NJ Wineries to Reopen for Outdoor Service on June 15
June 4, 2020 By
Great news from our friends at The Garden State Wine Growers Association. New Jersey wineries will be able to welcome customers back to enjoy the full vineyard experience beginning June 15. Wineries will be open for outside service only providing customers with tastings, wine by the glass and bottle sales. Wineries will be following guidelines established by […]
[Continue reading...]Pulled Pork Quesadillas
June 2, 2020 By
I really enjoy smoking pork shoulders. I like the whole process – adding the rub to the pork, getting my Weber Kettle ready, manning the smoker and obviously, eating the fruits of my labor. This is my go-to pulled pork recipe for making smoked pork shoulder (butt) on a Kettle grill if you don’t have […]
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28 May 2020 
Blood Orange Whiskey Sour
May 28, 2020 By
A whiskey sour is a classic cocktail that has both sour and sweet flavors. It can have many variations but typically is a blend of three ingredients: whiskey, sugar and lemon juice. I saw amazing blood oranges on sale at the store last week, so I used them to make this delicious and refreshing cocktail for virtual happy […]
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26 May 2020 
Spanakopita (Spinach Pie) for Two
May 26, 2020 By
I love Greek food and one of my favorite Greek dishes is Spanakopita, spinach pie. The pie is made using Feta cheese (another favorite) and spinach layered between sheets of Phyllo dough. Velvety on the inside, crunchy on the outside – it’s a perfect dish. Typically (and true of many dishes I make), I make […]
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19 May 2020 
Simple Berry Cobbler in a Cast Iron Pan
May 19, 2020 By
I’m obsessed with desserts that feature berries. That’s been true since I was a kid as my family loves to pick fresh berries. Last weekend, I have a bunch of week-old berries (yes, my guy over-bought again!) so I decided to turn them into a cobbler that I baked right in my cast iron pan […]
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13 May 2020 
2018 Wilde Farm Dolcetto Fox Hill Vineyard
May 13, 2020 By
I’ve been a fan of Wilde Farm Wines for several years, ever since the New Jersey-based owners, Loren and Amy Grossman, started doing wine-themed dinners at local restaurants. It’s been incredible to have the opportunity to see the wines and portfolio evolve over the years, and this year, I’ve been enjoying the 2018 Wilde Farm […]
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8 May 2020 
Classic Gin Gimlet
May 8, 2020 By
I love cocktails with big lime flavors and the classic gin gimlet is one of my favorites. It couldn’t be simpler to make: Ingredients: 2 ounce good quality Gin, I used Aviation 1 ounce fresh lime juice 1 ounce simple syrup Lime peel (optional) Directions: Add ice to a cocktail shaker then all the ingredients. […]
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