New Jersey folks, my review of Kabab Paradiseas featured by my friends at NJMyWay.com: http://bit.ly/9QVS3A – a MUST try if in the area!
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15 March 2010 
Maple Taffee Goodness
March 15, 2010 By
So, who’s ever experienced maple taffee on snow? And who’s ever had that sweet smirk my niece has on her face after a taste?
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9 March 2010 
Bucatini with Oven-Baked Veal Meatballs
March 9, 2010 By
Bucatini, a thick spaghetti with a hole in its center much like macaroni, is the perfect pasta to hold up to the rich veal meatballs in tomato sauce. Ingredients: 1 pound dry bucatini (I used DaVinci brand) Oven-baked veal meatballs in tomato sauce 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese Directions: Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. […]
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9 March 2010 
Oven-Baked Veal Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
March 9, 2010 By
Craving pasta and meatballs? Using ground veal instead of the typical beef offers a version that’s moist and delicious. Ingredients: 4 slices of fresh white bread, crusts removed 1/2 cup whole milk 1 1/2 pounds ground veal 3 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese 1 large egg, beaten 1/2 tsp each […]
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9 March 2010 
2008 Honig Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc
March 9, 2010 By
I’ve tasted and liked the 2008 Honig Sauvignon Blanc in the past, but I recently sampled it again during a Sauvignon Blanc tasting and really enjoyed how different it was compared to the others. Here are three things I appreciated about this wine: 1) It is medium-bodied, which I miss in many other Sauvignon Blancs […]
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8 March 2010 
Tasty Afghan Food at Kabab Paradise
March 8, 2010 By
Kabab Paradise is a spotless, attractive restaurant featuring Afghan cuisine for onsite dining, take-out or delivery ($15 minimum). Chef Sal Fahim and his crew couldn’t be more customer-friendly. Diners are greeted warmly as they enter the restaurant and are treated like extended family as they dine in the cozy space. During a recent visit, I could […]
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3 March 2010 
March Recipe Contest – Doing it with Five or Less
March 3, 2010 By
Hey foodies, post a link to a recipe of yours on your blog that features 5 ingredients or less and get a chance to win a Le Creuset® Cassis Rectangular Baker 2-Piece Set! Don’t have a blog? No problem! Simply email your entry to Food and Wine Chickie! By 3/31/10, leave a comment on this post […]
[Continue reading...]Sauvignon Blanc Online Community Wine Tasting
February 28, 2010 By
Like Sauvignon Blanc and into Twitter? Don’t miss #sauvblanc Online Tasting on 3/4/10! The event is hosted by Rick Bakas of St Supery (@rickbakas). The Objective of #SauvBlanc Online Tasting: + Promote Sauvignon Blanc producers AVA’s worldwide by connecting w/ wine drinkers on Twitter + Share interesting content about your respective wine growing region + […]
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28 February 2010 
Chocolate Crackle-Top Cookies
February 28, 2010 By
The name for these easy-to-make and succulent cookies comes from the fact that the baking of the cookies causes ‘crackles’ in the powdered sugar coating. Kids LOVE to help roll the unbaked cookies in the powdered sugar, so summon help! Ingredients: 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 ½ tsp. […]
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26 February 2010 
Quebec White Cookies with Cooked Glaze
February 26, 2010 By
When we were small kids, my sister and me attended a birthday party where our friend’s mom made these cookies. For years, we talked about them and how great they were and a few years ago, our childhood friend got her mom to share her recipe with us. These types of cookies are popular in […]
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