Neat Thoughts About Food, Wine, Travel & More
Hutspot is a traditional Dutch dish whose meaning, loosely translated, is “mash pot”. It is a combination of potatoes mashed with other widely available vegetables, onion and bacon. Some of the traditionally used vegetables are carrots, endive, kale, spinach and turnip greens (this dish made with greens is called Stamppot). This popular side dish is typically paired with meat […]
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I sometimes post whimsical recipes that remind me of my early childhood, and this is definitely one of those recipes. Growing up in Quebec, Canada, my grand-parents owned a lake house the family spent much of its summers. The place was straight out of the late 50s, totally kitschy and I loved it. One of […]
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Stayed at The Venetian for a conference and was thrilled by the many dining options available to me on the premises. After some consideration, I opted to dine at CarneVino, a dining establishment by Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich. I was excited to make this meal my ‘high-end’ meal while in Last Vegas and was […]
[Continue reading...]Nearly black in color, this almost full-bodied Italian wine offers dark berries and herbal undertones on the nose and big, bright, spicy berry in the mouth. Just layers upon layers of ripe fruit with a finish that lasts forever (or you wish it did). Around $30.
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Happy Mother’s Day – Or As We Say, Bonne Fete des Mères Today’s Mother’s Day and once again, the three mothers closest to me are in my thoughts, but far away. Those three special women are my mom, Diane, grandma Laetitia and my sister, Marie-Josée. Beyond our family bounds, one way that makes us close […]
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When in Las Vegas, do stop by BOA Steakhouse in the Forum Shops at Caesar’s Palace for a fabulous meal and perhaps the best cocktail I’ve ever had – the BOA 405. Here’s how to make this fab drink at home. BOA 405 Ingredients: 2 strawberries 1 1/2 ounces vodka 1/2 ounce simple syrup 1/2 […]
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Las Vegas is a town I visit often for work. Flying cross-country, adjusting to the 3-hour time change and working the tradeshow floors may not be super appealing, but a perk of visiting Sin City is the endless list of fabulous restaurants. Typically, I try not to go back to the same restaurant twice as […]
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This Kosher wine is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon that was a great pairing with rosemary and garlic-marinated lamb chops. The inky-colored hue of this Galilee Heights wine hints to a heavy wine, but I was surprised by a medium-bodied, elegant one instead. The nose on this Israeli wine is stone […]
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It’s unusual for me to post a recipe that skips most of the work and goes for semi-homemade but this is one of these instances. This super easy to make key lime pie skimps on prep time but not on flavor. Don’t like the meringue top? Simply replace it with whipped cream and enjoy! Ingredients: […]
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You often hear me blog, Tweet and/or Facebook about Riesling – perhaps my favorite wine. I’ve sipped on this fabulous grape while touring France, Germany, California and New York State and enjoy it both sweet and dry. What I mostly love about Riesling is its versatility – not quite sure what to pair with a […]
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