Neat Thoughts About Food, Wine, Travel & More
Last night, I hosted a dinner party for close friends where lobster was king. This was the 2nd annual “lobsterfest” I’ve held and think it’s a really fun concept that can be executed rather simply. Friends always offer to bring “something” to my parties, and last night, I decided to take them up on it. […]
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The trick to making a perfectly-boiled lobster is to carefully time how long it is in the water. This is the technique my dad’s passed on to me for solid results: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Plunge the lobsters, head first, into the boiling water. Bring the water back to […]
[Continue reading...]This lemon butter sauce is ideal served over pan-roasted chicken, with grilled shrimp of simply boiled lobsters. Ingredients: ½ pound (2 sticks) salted butter Juice of 3 lemons ¼ cup heavy cream Directions: Bring the butter to a simmer in a medium heavy pan over medium-low heat. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the milky solids […]
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I enjoyed this delicious Greek wine at Kellari Taverna in Manhattan with perfectly grilled octopus. In the glass, this wine is a lovely golden color. On the nose, this Assyrtiko offer clean, citrusy aromas. In the mouth, it’s crisp with tropical fruit and Meyer lemon flavors. Well balanced wine that’s perfect for summer grilling but […]
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I’d had this inexpensive Spanish wine in my cellar for a while and opted to uncork it to pair with grilled porterhouse steaks with peppercorn sauce. In the glass, it shows a deep purple color not unlike the purple band on the bottle’s label. On the nose, I smelled Herbes de Provence and hints of […]
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Yum – lettuce wraps! It’s summer and a time when I try to use the kitchen oven as little as possible and the grill as much as possible. It’s also a time when I enjoy lighter fare that can be whipped up in a flash. These lettuce wraps are easy to prepare and lets the […]
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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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