I selected this wine for a ‘blends’ tasting last week since it’s 75% Shiraz and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine has an appealing purple-ruby hue in the glass. The nose is of in-your-face, vibrant berries with a fair amount of oak from the eight months this wine spent in seasoned oak. One sip of the […]
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1 April 2010 
WineBlends Social Media Tasting April 1, 2010
April 1, 2010 By
Tonight, 4/1/10, is #WineBlends, a social media wine tasting on Twitter that I’m participating in. All you need to join in is wine and Twitter. No matter where you’re located, you can participate virtually. This tasting is open to all wine drinkers, wine shops, restaurants and wineries. Just grab a bottle of wine featuring a […]
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31 March 2010 
Taste of the Nation Princeton
March 31, 2010 By
PRINCETON’S HOTTEST CHEFS COOK TO FIGHT CHILDHOOD HUNGER IN PRINCETON AND ACROSS AMERICA Princeton’s hottest chefs, restaurants, and mixologists will gather for Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation®, the city’s premier culinary benefit. Taste of the Nation Princeton will raise critical funds needed to support Share Our Strength’s® efforts to end childhood hunger in […]
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30 March 2010 
Maple Syrup Dumplings
March 30, 2010 By
My Grandma’s sister, Eva Rose, was a fabulous dumpling maker and here is her simple recipe that I’ve used with maple syrup to celebrate Spring. Dumpling ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 pinch of salt 1 large egg 2 tsp melted butter, cooled ¼ cup whole milk Maple syrup poaching liquid […]
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29 March 2010 
Tip for Asparagus Season
March 29, 2010 By
See Food & Wine Chickie’s Facebook post for the freshest asparagus spears around: http://bit.ly/bnhybO
[Continue reading...]New York Austrian Wine Tasting at a Discount
March 25, 2010 By
UPDATE: Use Special Code: AUSTRIANNYC for an increased discount of $10 off the cost of the event! I’d like to let you know about an upcoming Austrian wine tasting on May 5th in New York City. This is going to be the biggest Austrian wine event to ever hit the states and will feature over […]
[Continue reading...]Kabab Paradise Featured in NJ My Way
March 24, 2010 By
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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