Neat Thoughts About Food, Wine, Travel & More
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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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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