Neat Thoughts About Food, Wine, Travel & More
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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This easy-to-make sauce will develop flavors as it cooks then sits, so prepare it in the morning, let it simmer for 30 minutes or longer and then let it develop flavors as it cools. Simply reheat it in time for dinner. Nope, the maple syrup and the Marsala are not typical to Bolognese, but they […]
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Summer’s coming and when you’re craving a crisp, light white wine that’s more floral and complex than Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio, there’s Viognier. The 2010 Domaine des Salices Viognier offers a classic Viognier nose – floral, lemony and fresh. On the palate, it basically tastes like it smells but with lime and a little […]
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The official reason to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the USA is to honor the cause of freedom and democracy during the early years of the American Civil War and to revel in Mexican heritage and pride. The unofficial reason, let’s be honest, is to have a dedicated day where everyone just parties with Mexican food and […]
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Being from eastern Quebec, I grew up eating some of the best corn-on-the-cob imaginable. Each summer, we’d have a husk and boil corn party where we’d buy a whole bushel of corn, everyone husks an ear of corn then drops it in a pot of boiling water. It’s a fun concept and easy on the […]
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