Neat Thoughts About Food, Wine, Travel & More
This comforting dish is one that even self-proclaimed non-cooks can whip up for company. The tender beef with its rich sauce are best served over mashed potatoes. Ingredients: 1 large Spanish onion, sliced into medium rings 4lb boneless beef short ribs 1 pound button or cremini mushrooms, sliced 1 tsp each – salt, pepper 1/2 […]
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See the South Florida Food and Wine interview about yours truly, Food & Wine Chickie: http://bit.ly/cBRpAK Have a great Sunday!
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This ‘recipe’ goes into my ‘There’s Nothing to Eat in this House’ sweet treats archive since my guy was in the mood for a sweet treat last night and I didn’t have some of the ingredients required for proper baking on hand. Don’t shy away from trying this candy if you don’t have a cookie […]
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Last weekend, I attended the wedding reception of two dear friends, Danny and Melissa. They held their reception in New York’s Chinatown at award-winning restaurant, Royal Seafood on Mott Street. First, I’ve never been to a Chinese reception, so this was an event I’d anticipated for a few weeks. The banquet room was decked out […]
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Growing up, my mom made the most succulent food one could ever want, but she wasn’t a baker. In her short baked goods repertoire, is what we French Canadians call “Biscuits Frigidaire”. Each time I make these icebox cookies, it brings back memories of getting the wax paper-wrapped cookie dough log out of the freezer […]
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Value Riesling that’s both on the sweet side but has a nice level of acidity. Typical apple nose with a honeyed flavor. Relatively easy to find, and what you’d expect from a sweeter Mosel Riesling. Had it paired with scallops at North Shore Bistro in Milwaukee (quite yummy by the way) and it was a […]
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Autumn is here whether we were ready for summer to end or not. Embrace the new season with these five comfy recipes: Chunky Tomato Basil Bisque Meatloaf 101 Potato Gnocchi with Pork and Wild Mushroom Ragu Beer-Braised Slow Cooker Pork Roast Canadian Brown Sugar Pie What are some of your favorite fall recipes? Please share […]
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Enjoyed this wine last night paired with grilled prime rib and thought it was all you’d want in a Brunello: Big, beefy, silky, complex. Noseful of black berries, jammy, earthy mouthful and long, slightly tannic finish. Not sure how many Brunellos of this caliber can be found in this price range, but probably not many. […]
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No, this recipe isn’t for the faint of heart (literally and figuratively) – it’s rich, decadent and perfect on a cool evening. This recipe came about because I was looking for ways to use up my huge harvest of sage. Serve this as a side dish or starter as a little goes a long way. […]
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Had this Burgundy at a dinner party hosted by my father in Quebec, Canada. Hoping this wine is available in the USA as it’s a pretty nice example of French Pinot Noir at a very affordable price. On the nose is a light fruity, fresh aroma. On the palate is the typical black cherry, but […]
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