Neat Thoughts About Food, Wine, Travel & More
I’ve developed a real affinity for peanut sauce over the last ten years and could pour it over almost anything. This peanut sauce recipe makes a ton – three cups – and will keep in the refrigerator for up to a week. It’s great over chicken, shrimp, and pork or used as salad dressing. Ingredients: […]
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Last night, I dined at Upstairs in Montclair at the suggestion of fellow New Jersey foodies. The ordinary stops at the glass door with “Upstairs” stenciled on it on a non-descript street in Upper Montclair. After opening the street-level door, I was taken up a flight of stairs that appeared to be made of glowing […]
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I got this bottle to pop open at my mom’s 65th birthday celebration. What could be more festive than Champagne on a milestone birthday? On the nose, this French Champagne offers apple, vanilla, yeasty aromas. In the mouth, this wine is creamy with a big mouthful of tiny bubbles. The finish is buttery and a […]
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I’d had this bottle for a while and when I planned a casual grilled steak dinner for Memorial Day weekend, I opted to open it for my guests. In the glass, the wine is bright ruby with some violet hues. Very pretty. On the nose, there are aromas of stone fruit with a little coffee […]
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Like many of you, I’m a huge fan of Pinterest (http://pinterest.com/foodwinechickie/). I love getting home remodeling ideas, learning about new wines, looking at gorgeous travel photos and of course, checking out new recipes. Last week, I found a recipe so ridiculous yet brilliant that, although I’m embarrassed to publish it, I couldn’t help but do […]
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VB3 is Chef Michael Colletti’s take on modern seasonal Italian cuisine. The New Jersey native is taking the familiar food of his grandparents and father, who emigrated from Sicily, and giving it a modern twist. The results will please both the local crowd and guests of the adjoining Westin and Doubletree hotels. Located in the Newport section of downtown […]
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When I visit my hometown in Quebec, I try to make it a point to visit my local casse-croûte – a cross between a diner and a fast food restaurant. In our town, that place is call Buffet St-Martin. During my stay home a couple weeks ago, I opted to forego my usual standard, poutine, […]
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When my friends from Florida come to visit me in New Jersey, I always try to arrange a foodie girls’ day in Manhattan. The idea is to cocktail at one place, appetizer at another, eat an entrée elsewhere and finish with dessert someplace new. All done, if possible, in different neighborhoods. Saturday, I instead opted […]
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I just love a reason to BBQ and have friends over, so Memorial Day is one of my favorite holidays. I know this is a special holiday and being very patriotic, this weekend’s celebrations will have me reflecting on my country, my friends and my family. Here are 5 easy recipes ideal for any Memorial […]
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Being a fan of Riesling, I’m excited about May being Riesling Month. Being a huge fan of Finger Lakes Rieslings…read article. Cheers, Veronique
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