Neat Thoughts About Food, Wine, Travel & More
I had brunch at ABC Kitchen this past Saturday and left inspired to purchase organic produce at Union Square Greenmarket to bring home and enjoy. This new venture by famed Alsatian chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten truly impressed me with its décor, service and food. According to the restaurant, “ABC Kitchen has a committed focus to local, […]
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This Pinot Noir from Marlborough, New Zealand’s most acclaimed winemaking region, is a dark garnet color in the glass and offers a slightly spicy, stone fruits and ripe cherries nose. In the mouth, I get tons of juicy, ripe dark raspberries and currents. I served this affordable and approachable wine at my 4th of July […]
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I just love the idea of featuring a sexy, refreshing cocktail at summer get-togethers. Offering your guests a cocktail, in a neat glass, when they arrive at your home simply sets the mood for the rest of the evening. The cocktails don’t have to be complicated, use difficult-to-find ingredients and liquors or require you to […]
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The following five steak grilling tips prove that you don’t have to be a grilling or steakhouse professional to serve your guests steaks that taste like you are. 1) Buy the Right Cut of Meat When you think of the best steak you’ve had at a steakhouse, you likely think of how juicy and […]
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Every Child Deserves To Thrive HUNGRY CHILDREN CANNOT THRIVE. YET MILLIONS OF KIDS IN AMERICA ARE AT RISK OF GOING HUNGRY. SHARE OUR STRENGTH IS CHANGING THAT. Every parent knows that a hungry child is a disadvantaged child. He can’t grow, develop and learn like other kids. She has trouble focusing and getting along. They […]
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It’s strawberry season here in New Jersey and I was looking for a simple, refreshing dessert to serve on a warm summer day. I came up with this tangy tart that features a crust which can be made a day in advance and a filling that’s a snap to prepare. The addition of blueberries to […]
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As you may have gathered by now, my life is intrinsically intertwined with social media. Facebook, Twitter, blog, Digg, StumbleUpon, and more – I’m into it. When came time to get a new car, I decided to test the social market in Northern New Jersey where I live, to see which dealerships “get” it when […]
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I decided to pair this Finger Lakes wine with scallop ceviche I was serving as a starter at my last dinner party and it was a super choice. When I poured the 2008 Dr Konstantin Frank Dry Riesling, it was straw colored in the glass. I thought I’d made an error and opened a sweet […]
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I can’t say that dad was a huge influence on my love of cooking when I was growing up. As far as I can recall, his home cooking repertoire was limited to pan-fried steak and sautéed canned mushrooms. One thing my dad fixed that I absolutely loved though, was spit-roasted lamb that would develop a […]
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This is a variation on one of the first recipes I baked as a young teen. It makes for a soft, gooey, caramel dessert that spoons out of the pan easier then it cuts into neat squares and is delicious and easy to bring to a friendly summer party. Ingredients: 2 cups whipping cream 2 […]
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