Neat Thoughts About Food, Wine, Travel & More
For those of you who have read my blog, Tweets and Facebook posts for a while, you know that I have a major downfall for Cadbury Creme Eggs. Come Easter time, I am first in line to welcome the milk chocolaty treats to local stores. The bad thing about Cadbury Eggs – they are only […]
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I am always excited when someone sends me a recipe that I am allowed to publish and share with you. This super simple and delicious recipe comes from my Marketing Intern, Kayla, who bakes these bars and brought them to work last week. This recipe is her Grand-Mother’s. Crust Ingredients: 1 ½ sticks of butter, […]
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I am excited to share with you a super sexy and tasty cocktail I sipper at Strip House in Livingston, NJ. Beyond the delicious food served by Chef Bill Zucosky, the cocktails served at this popular New Jersey Steakhouse are to-die-for. Ingredients: 2 Lime Wedges Handful of Fresh Blueberries 1 oz. Simple Syrup 2 oz. […]
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Amid the red velvet wallpaper, velour seating and black and white burlesque-style photographs from the early 1900s, diners can delight in Executive Chef Bill Zucosky’s modern steakhouse dishes that showcase his creativity and New Jersey-sourced ingredients. Located in AAA 4-Diamond Westminster Hotel, Strip House offers food not typical of many hotel restaurants. Fresh, not pre-prepared […]
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I enjoyed this red dessert wine from Uruguay at a local restaurant where the owner described it as ‘liquid raisinettes’. That quirky description might not fit in most wine reviews, but it was very much on par, and I opted to share it. In the glass, this wine from Uruguay is deep purplish red with […]
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I love Caesar Salad and it surprises me how many restaurants do a poor job at serving up the right flavors: Parmesan cheese, garlic, anchovies and mustard. Yes, anchovies are a must as they add a depth of flavor to the dressing without tasting fishy. Here is a darn good Caesar Salad rendition created with […]
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Viscous inky purple in the glass – just really pretty. Big, bold dark berry aromas jumping out of the glass. In the mouth, this Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is jammy with intense blackberry / grape flavors and black licorice and mocha notes. Pleasant dry, tannic finish. Dinner in a glass. 94 Points – Robert Parker. […]
[Continue reading...]I just love risotto. Each time I make it, I make extra so I have leftovers that I can repurpose into other delicious dishes. Here are my four favorite ways to use leftover risotto: Fresh Mozzarella-Stuffed Arancini – the deep-fried, risotto-filled balls have a crunchy outer crust and a creamy, fresh Mozzarella-stuffed center. Click for […]
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The 2009 Ravines Wine Cellars Pinot Noir is a beautiful ruby in the glass. The nose is of red berries and cherries. In the mouth, the ripe cherries continue with some earthy, smoky notes with underlying oak from the French oak barrels the wine sees. Soft tannins and pleasant velvety texture. Very Burgundian in style. […]
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A great side dish that is also a super way to use up leftover risotto is the risotto cake. Serve a risotto cake over a simple salad or as a side dish to your favorite protein to please the whole gang. Ingredients: 3 cups leftover Porcini Mushroom Risotto, chilled 2 large eggs, beaten 2 cups Panko […]
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