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This simple reduction is perfect on both grilled steaks and drizzled over desserts. Ingredients: 1 pint of fresh blackberries ¼ cup balsamic vinegar 3 Tbsp. granulated sugar Directions: In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the blackberries, the vinegar and the sugar. Stir with a wooden spoon to combine. Cook for 10 minutes, mashing […]
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The holidays are right around the corner and some of us will be baking like mad. A key ingredient of flavorful baked goods is the right, high-quality butter. Here’s what you need to know about this golden beauty. According to the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, butter is a food product, which is made exclusively from […]
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I always plan a special dinner out for my guy’s birthday, typically in Manhattan. He’s crazy about Asian food, particularly Japanese, so when it came time to book this year’s evening out, I polled my Twitter foodie followers for recommendations. Kyo Ya in the East Village made the short list and I promptly called to […]
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I had the pleasure to sampling this wine at a recent tasting and much like the other Cabernet Sauvignon is Cakebread’s repertoire, I thought it was outstanding. In the glass, this Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon is dark and onctuous. Just beautiful. The nose on the 2007 Cakebread Dancing Bear Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon is intense with […]
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Vibrant purple in the glass (like it already). There’s a little smoke on the intense ripe fruit nose (like it even more). On the palate, it’s a mouthful of cherries with a medium body that offers a long sweet finish (love it). Style: Red Wine Grape Type(s): Pinot Noir Region: Burgundy, France Around $25
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Some news for my Chicago friends, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar has a new small plates menu offering the following dishes that sound amazing: Sliced Filet Mignon on shiitake risotto, chili oil, drizzled with porcini butter Jumbo Shrimp Scampi Skewers with Chimichurri dipping sauce and avocado citrus salad New Zealand Petite Lamb Chops with pistachio-mint pesto, “F-17” […]
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It felt very Fall-ish outside this weekend and while looking for inspiration for my dinner party dessert in the produce aisle of the grocery store, I found beautiful, ripe figs. This Heavenly Cheesecake with Bruléed Figs is delectable with its creamy/velvety consistency and the slight crunch from the crackly sugar coating on the figs. Cheesecake […]
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For My New Jersey Friends, Those of you who follow my blog, Tweets or Facebook posts know that I live in New Jersey and love to cook and bake. With so much focus on various ways to help end world hunger, we often lose sight of what’s going on right in our own communities. One […]
[Continue reading...]It’s getting cooler outside and this type of weather calls for me to fondue. This past weekend, I hosted a fondue party where I served a cheese fondue as an appetizer that was made using Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar and Victory Headwaters. Great combination and prepared in a snap. Ingredients: 6 ounces medium-bodied beer (half […]
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Last night, I had some friends over for fondue night. We don’t fondue as often as we should because when we do, it’s a great time. There’s no better way to stretch out a meal than to fondue. I served a cheese fondue made using Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar from Vermont and Victory Headwaters. Sharp […]
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