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Mici also known as Mititei (Romanian for “small ones”) is a Romanian dish of mini sausage-shaped grilled ground meat made from a mixture of beef, pork and sometimes lamb blended with various spices, including smoked paprika. This recipe is from my friends Jeff and Iulia Orel. Iulia hails from Romania and her American husband, Jeff […]
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My “real” job had me on the road over 50% of the year in 2019 and I also took several food-centric vacations where I had the opportunity to have many outstanding meals. I’ve tried to narrow down the list to the 17 best dishes I enjoyed during the past year. Here’s the list in restaurant […]
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With the holiday around the corner, many of us will be making deviled eggs for parties. What the best part of deviled eggs? Eating them. What’s the worst part of deviled eggs, peeling them! The is where Negg comes in handy. About Negg ® The Negg hard-boiled egg peeler provides a solution to avoid disastrous […]
[Continue reading...]Just when you thought Ani Ramen couldn’t get any more amazing, it launches an exciting new collaboration, starting in December 2019, that brings the popular Sushi by Bou omakase speakeasy experience to Jersey City at Ani Ramen House! About the Location and Space Jersey City is the latest location of Sushi by Bou ‘speakeasy’ which […]
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We uncorked this 2012 Viña Lanciano Rioja by Bodegas LAN when we recently grilled some filet mignon kabobs over charcoal and it was a perfect match. This wine would pair beautifully with Thanksgiving foods. According toBodegas LAN Viña Lanciano is the architect of the original philosophy of our winery. Its name reflects the essence of […]
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Soups are our thing at our home and I try to make a giant batch on Sundays to eat throughout the week. This week, I had a ton of vegetables left and tried to use them all in this delish and easy to make Cream of Vegetable Soup. It’s perfect for #MeatlessMonday or any old […]
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The popularity of eating out on Thanksgiving has grown in the last few years. Preparing and hosting for Turkey Day can be overwhelming in terms of cost and time resources plus the skills needed to throw a great party can be daunting to many people. Eating out makes a lot of sense and oftentimes, costs […]
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Fall is in full swing and the perfect season to cozy up with a cocktail to put you in the Autumnal spirit is here! Check out some of the top places in the Philadelphia area to take a break from pumpkin picking and hayrides. Aqimero at The Ritz-Carlton thinks inside the box with their specialty Smoke cocktail. The […]
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I’m unsure why I don’t drink more Rias Baixas Albariño – it’s outstanding and an incredible value! The wines from that region are refreshing, delicious, showcase the big flavors I enjoy in white wines and are food-friendly to boot. I enjoyed this 2018 Bodegas Granbazán Etiqua Verde Albariño wine at a tasting dinner where it […]
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I love one pot/pan dishes. I especially love them when they’re as simple and delicious as this easy, cheesy pasta dish. I had a lot of basil left from my summer crop, so I added a giant handful to my already basil-packed marinara sauce that I took out of the freezer for this purpose. I […]
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