Nicole’s 10 is a restaurant in Randolph, NJ that offers casual dining in an upscale atmosphere. Read my review as published by Jersey Bites. Cheers, Veronique
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22 January 2012 
The Good and Bad of New Jersey’s Wine Reform Bill
January 22, 2012 By
Yesterday, Jersey Bites published an article I wrote about the pros and cons of the new wine reform bill that passed this week in the Garden State. Here is a link to the article. What are your thoughts on this topic? Veronique
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18 January 2012 
Out with the New, In with the Old
January 18, 2012 By
Today, I turn 40 years-old. I come to this milestone with satisfaction, both personally and professionally. To keep this post food and wine-focused, I’ll reminisce about some birthday traditions and memorable birthday meals I’ve cherished over the years. When I was growing up in Quebec, my mom would often make my sister and me crepes […]
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17 January 2012 
Hummingbird Cake
January 17, 2012 By
It is thought the name “Hummingbird Cake” was penned as a result of people ‘humming’ after tasting the scrumptious dessert. This delicious recipe is provided by St Louis guest blogger, Chris Absheer, who is on a quest to provide decadent desserts that are simple enough for the home baker. Cake Ingredients: 3 cups self- rising […]
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16 January 2012 
Mile High Chocolate Cream Pie
January 16, 2012 By
Among my circle of friends, I’m typically the one cooking and baking (and loving it). This weekend, my two girlfriends from Florida, Eileen and Gloriann, came to visit me to help celebrate my 40th birthday. To their surprise and my amusement, I put them to work to make me a birthday pie. The recipe below […]
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10 January 2012 
Salmon with Brown Sugar Glaze
January 10, 2012 By
I came home from a business trip Saturday night to find my guy having planned meals for every night this week. How great is that!!? For dinner last night, he prepared salmon on the grill with this really great glaze on it that was inspired by a recipe by Bobby Flay. He reserved some of […]
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8 January 2012 
Fail-Proof Yorkshire Puddings
January 8, 2012 By
I was making prime rib for a small New Year’s Eve party I was hosting and couldn’t see not serving Yorkshire Puddings. Some past recipes I’d tried failed and I was somewhat intimidated to try again, particularly for a holiday dinner party. I found the following straight-forward recipe that proved both simple to prepare and […]
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3 January 2012 
Chocolate Caramel Tart
January 3, 2012 By
When Saveur showcased this dessert (from Brooklyn’s Marlow & Sons) on its cover, I thought I’d go mad. Wow, what a beauty! At a friend’s request, I made it for my New Year’s Eve dinner party and it was as delicious and it is gorgeous. Originally published in Saveur magazine Crust Ingredients: 1 1⁄2 cups […]
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30 December 2011 
Baked Beans – It’s What’s for Breakfast
December 30, 2011 By
When I was growing up in Quebec, the family would gather at Grandma’s house for baked beans breakfast several times a year. She’d bake fresh loaves of bread and the aromas would be divine. Grandma would soak her dry beans overnight then cook them slow and low overnight, with Grandpa adding a little water throughout […]
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20 December 2011 
Keeping Family Traditions Alive
December 20, 2011 By
This is the first Christmas the family will spend without Grandma. I’ve mentioned in past posts what an amazing cook and baker she was and that she had a huge part in my love of food. One of the items that belonged to Grandma that I was fortunate enough to get was a small 3-section […]
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