Neat Thoughts About Food, Wine, Travel & More
Yes, I’ve written about Smashburger in the past (http://bit.ly/bOgEKa) but I’m excited about the latest opening of the Hackensack location in Bergen County, NJ. Here are three things to note about the newest outpost: First, the space is large and hip and is located in the upscale Shops at Riverside. Eat a burger and work […]
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The origin of the name ‘buckle’ in a dessert is thought to be from the ‘buckling’ of the cake as it bakes under the fruit from the addition of baking soda to the batter. Whatever the provenance of the word, this dessert is a perfect ending to a Summer dinner. Think steamed, soft cake, gooey […]
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Bought this wine as my 2nd bottle (to be drunk after a great bottle) for a dinner party featuring grilled tenderloin and was pleasantly surprised by it. It quickly became the star of the evening. Sipped it upon uncorking it and it was tight and young. After decanting it for 90 minutes, it was elegant, […]
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One day as I was preparing for Mexican Fiesta Night at Casa Chickie, my dear friend Lisa who loves all things Mexico/Central & South America, offered to make homemade tortillas. To my delight, she didn’t arrive with already-prepared tortillas, but with her tortilla press, ingredients and griddle! This is her simple recipe for tender, delicious […]
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Since moving to New Jersey five years ago, I’ve been enjoying some of the best produce I’ve ever had. New Jersey, the Garden State, is specially famous for its corn, tomatoes and blueberries. Lucky for me, I’m partial to all three! Something new I’ve been enjoying this season is corn on the cob grilled without […]
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I recently spent the weekend with dear friends in St Louis and was fortunate that I was introduced to tons of St Louis local favorites. Gooey Butter Cake is a true dessert staple to locals and here’s a cookie version kindly provided by St Louis cooking maven, Chris Absheer (here with cutie grandson, Mikey). Seriously, […]
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My guy, Pat, adores key lime pie. For our first date, over 10 years ago, he cooked a fabulous meal and baked a key lime pie for me. He was so proud of his foodie achievements, and we laugh to this day, about the overuse of green food coloring which turned the pie nearly fluorescent […]
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Food and wine fans, I’m spending the weekend with dear friends in St Louis and they’re committed to introducing me to local foods and beer. Last night, we dined out and I got to sample meat-filled “toasted raviolis”. Yum! Perfect compliments to cold pilsners. Today, I’ll be savoring a lasagna made with a cheese loved […]
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I had the pleasure of tasting this wine at a small event hosted by Chateau Montelena winemaker, Bo Barrett earlier this year and thought it was a solid wine for a winery mostly focused on Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine is beautiful in the glass with the darkest purple hue. On the nose, it’s oaky with […]
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I first had the pleasure of sampling this outstanding wine at an Austrian wine event I attended in New York. Although I’d tasted over 30 wines that day, this Riesling, from the Kamptal region of Austria, stood out from the pack and I was thrilled to find it readily available at several stores in my […]
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