Neat Thoughts About Food, Wine, Travel & More
Growing up, my Grandma made jelly roll cake all the time. A favorite was the vanilla cake with raspberry jam tucked inside and confectioner’s sugar lightly dusted over. Every Christmas, our family shares a Bûche de Noël, in recent years, it has been purchased because nobody has wanted to tackle making it from scratch. This […]
[Continue reading...]My friend Lisa is a huge caramel fan and I’ve designed this simple-to-make frosting with her in mind. Great used as icing on a cake or as frosting on cupcakes. Ingredients: 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter 1 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup heavy cream 1 Tbsp. pure vanilla extract 1 pound box confectioners’ sugar 1/4 tsp. […]
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Michael’s Genuine, in Miami’s up-and-coming Design District, is a foodie’s paradise dressed down as a casual neighborhood bistro. Chef Michael Schwartz excels at what should be three basic restaurant concepts: the space, the staff, the food and wine. The bistro, opened in 2007, can accommodate up to 100 diners both indoors in a comfortable dining […]
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The holiday season is in full swing and families across the country are planning their perfect holiday meals, tastiest treats or most delectable hors d’oeuvres. Starting December 5, the Virginia Beach CVB is looking for creative, original recipes with its “12 Days of Christmas” Coastal Food Tours Getaway Giveaway Contest, a virtual cooking competition that will earn the […]
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This weekend, I was asked to bring dessert to a potluck dinner. The hostess is a caramel fanatic, so I knew that my Dulce de Leche Cheesecake would be well-received, but I wanted something more portable. This recipe yields 24 two-bite cheesecakes, but can easily be halved if you only need a dozen. Ingredients: 24 […]
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Cambozola blue cheese has the rich flavor of Gorgonzola with the lovely gooey texture of Camembert. The off-white interior offers striking blue veins. It’s a cheese that’s growing in popularity because of its creamy texture and buttery, slightly tangy flavors. This grilled cheese sandwich uses fig jam to compliment the delicious sharpness of the blue […]
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For my NY/NJ friends who don’t have New Year’s Eve plans yet, I saw this fun way to bring in 2012 that I thought I’d share. Celebrate 2012 at Hoboken’s first biergarten, an old world experience welcoming the New Year. Doors open at 8pm – $100 per guest includes: Open Bar from 9pm-1am – Premium imported and […]
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My grandma used to make my sister and me peanut butter and banana grilled sandwiches in a cast iron contraption when we were kids. This contraption, an early version of a Panini press, had long handles that could be flipped on the stovetop until the bread was perfectly browned and gorgeous. I miss those days […]
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I recently attended a conference in Atlanta and stayed at Omni Hotel at CNN Center. The hotel has a few dining options, and on the first morning of my stay, I decided to try Prime Meridian for early breakfast. The space is well-adorned in dark woods and plush upholstery and has a welcoming feel. The […]
[Continue reading...]As you may know, I moved to the USA from Canada when I was 12 years old. Thanksgiving isn’t a holiday I grew up with, and since I have no family in the USA, I’ve always gravitated towards a turkey day with friends who are also without family in the states. For the last 10-15 […]
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