Neat Thoughts About Food, Wine, Travel & More
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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This comforting soup is perfect on a cold day and it is super simple to make. Ingredients: 3 one-pound bundles of fresh asparagus, chopped into 1 inch pieces 3 Tbsp. olive oil 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil 1/2 medium Spanish onion, chopped into 1/2 inch dice 1/2 tsp. each dried thyme, ground nutmeg, salt and pepper […]
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Yes, I’m continuing my homage to Merry Edwards, but this time, it is not Pinot Noir I’m clamoring about, it is Merry’s delicious 2010 Russian River Sauvignon Blanc. On the nose, this wine is floral with a ton of tropical fruit notes. On the palate, there is pink grapefruit, Meyer lemons, a drizzle of honey […]
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Thanksgiving is an American tradition of family, friends, food and football. When it comes to which wine is best paired with the star of the meal, the turkey, there are many opinions. Here are five of my favorite American pinot noirs that pair beautifully with your bird, and its accompaniments. 2007 Hirsch Vineyards San Andreas […]
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I simply love this wine. It’s not easy to come by in New Jersey, where I live, but when I’ve been able to secure a few bottles, I’ve enjoyed it tremendously. The 2006 Tantara Bien Nacido Adobe Pinot Noir is dark ruby in the glass and pretty full-bodied for a California pinot noir. On the […]
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