Neat Thoughts About Food, Wine, Travel & More
I really enjoy barbequed ribs but until a few years ago, I was frankly intimidated by them. This recipe is so simple and delicious that I now prepare ribs about once a month. The BBQ sauce recipe I include below is absolutely fantastic, but do not let it prevent you from making these ribs, simply […]
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This super simple yet delicious rub compliments pork especially well. Mix a double batch and save half for up to a month. Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. Kosher salt 2 tsp. each granulated garlic, smoked paprika and dried thyme ½ tsp. each black pepper and granulated sugar 1 tsp. onion powder Directions: Mix all the spices together. […]
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With less than six months under its belt, Spuntino Wine Bar in Clifton has garnered positive accolades from locals and northern New Jersey wine lovers. The well-appointed space is divided in a lounge area with table and bar seating and a comfortable dining room with an open kitchen concept. There are even private rooms for […]
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This is just one of those affordable sparkling wines that is great as an aperitif and also paired with food. This Prosecco is golden in the glass with tons of tiny bubbles. On the nose, it offers big fruity aromas and in the mouth it’s creamy, foamy with bubbles with a very dry, pleasant finish. […]
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Had this wine with both lobster pasta and grilled Branzino and it complimented the dishes perfectly. In the glass, this Tuscan wine is pale yellow with a slight greenish tint. On the nose, it’s very faint, almost non-existent. In the mouth, it’s delicate with fruity aromas of green apple and pear with bright acidity for […]
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I enjoy Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon and when I was invited to go camping (yes, in a luxury RV, but camping nonetheless) I opted to bring the 2005 Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon to pair with the prime rib eye steaks I was contributing to the festivities. In the glass, this Alexander Valley wine […]
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On Saturday, I attended a fresh Mozzarella-making class hosted by Rynn Caputo, President of Caputo Brothers Creamery. The class lasted two hours and was held at lovely A Toute Heure, a farm-to-table restaurant in Cranford, New Jersey. The class was attended by 25 cheese fanatics and everyone had a chance to make cheese under the […]
[Continue reading...]To all my friends and fans, happy 4th of July! Hope it’s a day filled with delicious food, drinks and friends/family. It’s burgers and hot dogs at my home and I’ll post photos in the next few days. Let’s celebrate Independence Day and be grateful to be Americans! Cheers, Veronique
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To describe Salt Gastropub as eclectic would be an understatement. The place is decorated with a blend of 50s kitsch and lakefront cabin ware. When I last visited, the bar area was buzzing with a happy-hour crowd and the dining room was filled with regulars. Craft beer is king at Salt and the selection is […]
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Had this Chilean wine at a wine dinner at Morris Tap & Grill and really enjoyed its boldness and food-friendliness. On the nose, the 2009 Tamaya Reserva Carmenere offers potent aromas of ripe raspberries with spicy and coffee notes. On the palate, it’s a huge mouthful of rich, concentrated dark berries with a long spicy/peppery […]
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