Neat Thoughts About Food, Wine, Travel & More
Even prior to moving to New Jersey, the diner capital of the USA, from South Florida, I had been a fan of diners. Granted, there were just a couple ‘real’ diners in the Ft Lauderdale area, but I always recognized the appeal of homey, comfort food in a relaxed atmosphere. After arriving in New Jersey, […]
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I know making homemade pudding is pretty old school with all the available, decent-quality commercial puddings on the market, but there truly is a tremendous taste difference that warrants rolling up one’s sleeves every once in a while. Here’s a version with a deep caramel flavor you can enjoy on its own or you can […]
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Saturday, the person who instilled my love of baking and cooking passed away. My Grandma, Laetitia, succumbed to the aneurysm that had not caused her any pain or suffering for over six years. Grandma’s passion for food brightened my childhood and taught me that creating tasty, satisfying dishes did not have to rely upon luxurious […]
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I simply adore the sweetness of ripe yellow tomatoes and try to find multiple uses for them since I grow them in my garden every summer. This dish is simple to prepare and very satisfying. A great way to use up extra grilled sausages from last night’s BBQ. Ingredients: 3 cups, yellow cherry tomatoes 10 […]
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CulinAriane, as the name suggests, is all about graduate, Chef-Owner Ariane Duarte’s culinary prowess. The staff is courteous and knowledgeable, the space in foodie mecca, Montclair, is warm and inviting, but the reason patrons are drawn to this cozy spot is the fabulous food. On a recent visit, my party was offered an outdoor, curbside […]
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Paired this New Zealand white wine with some seared scallops and a shrimp salad and it was fabulous. This Sauvignon Blanc is bright, young and fresh and perfect for any summer parties. The nose on this pale green wine is citrusy – Meyer lemons and pink grapefruit. On the palate, this isn’t your typical ultra-light […]
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Brought this South East Australia Pinot Noir to a BYOB restaurant as I needed a wine that could be paired with multiple dishes and was pleased at how well it held up. The wine is bright red in the glass and offers more of a strawberry jam nose than the cherry one typical of Pinot […]
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I met Red Newt Cellars co-founder, Debra Whiting at the New York Wine Expo this year and loved how passionate and proud she is of this well-crafted Riesling. The 2009 Circle Riesling is ideal in any setting with its 3.2% residual sugar. Great on a Tuesday night with Thai take out or paired with lobster […]
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Not sure what to make for your Memorial Day get-together? Tired of fixing the same old stand-by dishes? Mix it up a little by serving these five simple and tasty Memorial Day side dishes: Maple Glazed Parslied Baby Carrots Queso Fresco Grilled Corn on the Cob Quick and Easy Pan Fried Smashed Potatoes Chorizo and […]
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Who’s ever done an online wine tasting? Why not join Finger Lakes Wine Country, me and hundreds of wine fans on Twitter and Facebook on 5/26 all while enjoying a fabulous glass (or two) of Finger Lakes Riesling: www.rieslinghour.com/#flxwine Follow the Riesling conversation at: www.facebook.com/fingerlakeswinecountry on Facebook or search @flxwine on Twitter Let me know if you […]
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