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Since its first vintage in 1977, Heron Hill has grown from a small 5,000 case winery that only made white wines into an award-winning, dynamic, 20,000 case production facility and entertainment destination for more than 50,000 people every year. Overlooking scenic Keuka Lake, the winery’s tasting room is a sprawling, beautiful space with neat architecture […]
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This soup is super simple to make and looks like it took all day to prepare. Dress the soup with a light drizzle of heavy cream for an elegant touch. Ingredients: 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1/2 medium Spanish onion, finely chopped 3 celery ribs, finely chopped 1 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced 1 tsp dried thyme […]
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At the recommendation of Lenn Thompson of the New York Cork Report, we visited 5-year old Red Tail Ridge Winery on a recent visit to the Finger Lakes wine region. Red Tail Ridge winery is owned and operated by Mike Schnelle and Nancy Irelan (short video), a husband and wife team, who are dedicated to […]
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Most fans of Finger Lakes wines and Mosel-style Rieslings have heard of Hermann J. Wiemer, and the fame, awards and accolades are well-deserved. The winery’s history is rich with Hermann J. Wiemer’s mother coming from a family of Mosel winemakers dating back 300 years and a father who was a skilled nurseryman. Hermann J. Wiemer […]
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Linguini with Gorgonzola and Pine Nuts You got it: it’s Friday, the day before my weekly trip to the grocery store, so here we go with the typical “There’s nothing to eat in this house” complaints from my guy. As you’ll see from the picture of this dish, I wasn’t quick enough with the camera […]
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Do you ever host hors-d’oeuvres parties and run out of ideas on what to make? I love the idea of tapas for a home party and often struggle to make tasty bites while also having the freedom to prepare some of the dishes ahead of time. The Chorizo and Manchego Bites fulfill the easy and […]
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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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