My review of Aozora featured in NJ My Way: http://bit.ly/dnHFfP
[Continue reading...]Aozora – Fab Food Fusion in Montclair
February 24, 2010 By
16 February 2010 
Searching for Cheap Wines
February 16, 2010 By
Since I recently started a new job search, I’ve made lists of things I’d cut back on. Wine and good food just cannot be skipped no matter what, so I thought I’d get my social media wine friends to help me compile a list of 10 affordable wines that they’ve recently discovered or are enjoying […]
[Continue reading...]Who’s the man? Are you the man?
February 12, 2010 By
Got wind of this neat contest by Uncle Jack’s Steakhouse in New York City that I thought you might enjoy. Plus, free grub for the winner, can’t go wrong! Here are the deets: Uncle Jack’s Steakhouse presents our Who’s The Man video Contest… Show us what you got and make your BEST interpretation of William […]
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10 February 2010 
Very Berry Cobbler
February 10, 2010 By
This is one easy and delicious dessert that anyone can make at the last minute using frozen mixed berries. Obviously, don’t skip the vanilla bean ice cream. Filling Ingredients: 1 pint (2 1/2 cups) mixed berries (blackberries, blueberries and raspberries are ideal) 1/3 cup sugar 1 tbs lemon juice 1 tbs cornstarch Crust Ingredients: 1 […]
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7 February 2010 
Beef Tenderloin Stroganoff
February 7, 2010 By
Both my mother and my sister make delicious versions of beef stroganoff and I often use their recipes, but this one is a bit luxurious with the use of beef tenderloin and bourbon. I typically make this recipe when I buy a whole tenderloin as I use the end pieces and uneven bits I get […]
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7 February 2010 
Chocolate Shortbread Cookies
February 7, 2010 By
These cookies are rich, buttery and simply perfect to satisfy a chocolate craving. Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, at room temperature ½ cup sugar 2-1 ounce squares semi-sweet chocolate, melted and cooled 2 cups flour ¼ tsp salt Directions: Preheat oven to 300 F. Lightly butter a 13x9x2 baking pan. Using an electric mixer […]
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6 February 2010 
Pat’s Blackened Chicken Panini
February 6, 2010 By
This sandwich is a favorite of my guy, so I’ve named it after him. Don’t have a Panini press? Don’t fret, use my technique. Ingredients: 2 tbs vegetable oil 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut horizontally into 4 thin slices 1 tbs blackened seasoning (I use Cajun Classics Blackened Seasonings by Spice World) 1 medium […]
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3 February 2010 
Embarrassing Wine Situation
February 3, 2010 By
The following is my February 2010 entry into Wine Whore Wednesday. On Twitter? Be sure to follow Randy @thewinewhore Question: What’s your most embarrassing wine moment? My guy and me attended an upscale wine tasting where the hostess arranged Riedel Vinum glasses in the shape of bowling pins. You’re seeing where I’m going with this, right? […]
[Continue reading...]Potato Gnocchi with Pork and Wild Mushroom Ragu
January 31, 2010 By
Bon Appetit recipe from the February 2010 issue: http://bit.ly/atNkKQ INGREDIENTS 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms 1 1/2 cups boiling water 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 8 ounces sliced crimini (baby bella) mushrooms (I used a 10-ounce package) 2 garlic cloves, minced (I used 3 cloves) Coarse kosher salt 2 1/2 cups dry white wine, divided (I […]
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31 January 2010 
Potato Gnocchi
January 31, 2010 By
Bon Appetit recipe from the February 2010 issue: http://bit.ly/9Om4pL INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, scrubbed 1 cup (or more) all purpose flour 1 large egg yolk, beaten to blend 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt Large pinch of freshly grated nutmeg 1 tablespoon olive oil SPECIAL EQUIPMENT Potato ricer or food mill PREPARATION Preheat oven […]
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