Today’s the 10th anniversary of this blog, Food and Wine Chickie. I’ve been offered amazing opportunities because of this platform, have met incredible people, eaten fantastic food and sipped knee-buckling wines. I thank you for your support, collaboration and great content-sharing. It’s what drives me to continue writing. Help me celebrate by liking my Facebook […]
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17 July 2019 
Calabrian Shrimp and Orzo
July 17, 2019 By
This quick and easy dish was in our Blue Apron box this week, and I wanted to share it and it’s fabulous and so simple to make in less than 15-20 minutes. This recipe pairs tender orzo and shrimp super flavorful from lemon, garlic and Calabrian chili paste. Ingredients: ¾ pound shrimp (peeled, deveined, tails […]
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8 July 2019 
Strawberry Bread Pudding by Redz Restaurant
July 8, 2019 By
Bread pudding is a dessert popular in many countries and typically made with bread, milk or cream and generally containing eggs and butter. The dish can be sweet or savory depending on where in the world it’s served. Redz Restaurant (https://redzrestaurant.com) stays true to the American inspired fare it serves. Chef Roeloff DeGroot prepares it as […]
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5 July 2019 
Celebrate French Week at Choc O Pain Locations
July 5, 2019 By
Choc O Pain French Bakery & Café (http://www.chocopainbakery.com) will be celebrating French Week and Bastille Day at all its locations the week leading up to and on Bastille day in-store with French music and ambiance as well as participating in French Week, Jersey City and in Hoboken Bastille Day Festivities as follows: Choc O Pain’s In-Store Activities: FREE product tastings daily […]
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3 July 2019 
Purple Rain Cocktail
July 3, 2019 By
This cocktail, created by Beverage Consultant/Mixologist extraordinaire, Rachael Robbins (check her out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chickologist. The ingredients look incredible and I loved butterfly pea flower tea from my recent trip to Thailand, but come on, just the look of this drink makes me want to yell “come to mama”! Ingredients: 2 ounces silver tequila 1 […]
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1 July 2019 
Spuntino Wine Bar Sets Limited-Time Plant Based Menu
July 1, 2019 By
Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas (http://spuntinowinebar.com), specializing in small plates with modern twists to Italian classics and fine wines from around the world, is launching today its first plant-based menu at its locations in the Clifton Commons in Clifton, NJ and The Gallery at Westbury Plaza in Garden City, NY. Available from July 1 – 31, this […]
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29 June 2019 
The Shannon Rose’s Guinness BBQ Pulled Pork
June 29, 2019 By
Don’t have a smoker but love BBQ pulled pork? The Shannon Rose Irish Pub (http://theshannonrose.com) has a very tasty alternative that requires just an oven and some rich Guinness stout. The Shannon Rose’s Guinness BBQ Pulled Pork, with slow-roasted pork simmered in Guinness BBQ sauce and topped with pepper jack cheese on a toasted brioche […]
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6 June 2019 
House Party Punch
June 6, 2019 By
With so many summer parties happening in the next couple of months, fun cocktail ideas are always welcomed. For those of you, like me, who don’t want to be making individual cocktails for your guests all night, punch bowls and large format drinks are the way to go! Let your guests self-serve and you can […]
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5 June 2019 
Shannon Rose Celebrates National Doughnut Day
June 5, 2019 By
The Shannon Rose Irish Pub (http://theshannonrose.com) will offer a Bacon Bourbon-Glazed Doughnut from Friday, June 7 through Sunday, June 9 in celebration of National Doughnut Day at its Clifton, NJ and Ramsey, NJ locations. The Bacon Bourbon-Glazed Doughnut features a house-made doughnut dipped in a Jim Beam bourbon glaze, topped with candied bacon. The Shannon […]
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24 May 2019 
Spend Father’s Day Weekend at 10th Annual NJ Beer & Food Festival
May 24, 2019 By
It’s back!!!! The 10th New Jersey Beer & Food Festival will once again take place over Father’s Day weekend at Crystal Springs Resort. On Saturday June 15, attendees can sample more than 200 beers from around the world and on Sunday June 16 there will be a Father’s Day Brews Brunch in the Chef’s Garden. […]
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