Spuntino Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Spuntino Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month

According to Susan G. Komen, approximately 268,600 women and 2,670 men in the United States will develop new cases of invasive breast cancer in 2019. This month, businesses across the country are doing their part to raise funds and support the fight against breast cancer. Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas, specializing in small plates that put […]

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Chef Bryan Gregg Back in New jersey

Chef Bryan Gregg Back in New jersey

I was thrilled to learn that Bryan Gregg is the new Executive Chef and Partner of Café Chameleon located in Bloomingdale, New Jersey. Chef Gregg, who gained a loyal clientele as the Chef/Owner of Escape Montclair, is further refining Café Chameleon’s menus to take advantage of the freshest ingredients at the markets, the docks and […]

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Susana Balbo Wine Dinner at Spuntino

Susana Balbo Wine Dinner at Spuntino

Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas, which specializes in small plates dining with a modern twist on Italian classics, will host a Susana Balbo Wine Dinner at its Clifton, NJ location on Thursday, September 26 at 7pm.  Located in the Mendoza region of Argentina, Susana Balbo Winery strives to create perfectly balanced wines by blending […]

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Easy Fluffy Pancakes

I have a few go-to pancake recipes like my World’s Easiest Pancake Recipe and my Basic Crepe Batter Recipe but another easy peasy fluffy pancake recipe is this one….it can be whipped up in mere moments and cooks up fluffy with some crispy edges (my favorite). Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 tsp. baking powder […]

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Grilled Paella

Grilled Paella

Paella Pretty Presentation

Paella, a traditional dish of Spain, is a favorite at my home in the summer time. The dish can feature a variety of proteins: seafood, fish, sausages, chicken….it’s very versatile. Since we’re huge fans of grilling, I’ve developed a fantastic paella version that I cook on my Weber charcoal grill with some wood chips for […]

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Easy Cilantro Rice

This easy cilantro rice is so easy to prepare but so tasty. It pairs beautifully with a variety of proteins like grilled chicken, steak, pork chop or fish and the bonus is that you’ll have leftover chimichurri sauce leftover for other meals! Ingredients: ½ cup jasmine rice 1 medium yellow onion 1 large poblano pepper […]

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Happy 10th Anniversary to Me

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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Calabrian Shrimp and Orzo

Calabrian Shrimp and Orzo

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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Strawberry Bread Pudding by Redz Restaurant

Strawberry Bread Pudding by Redz Restaurant

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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Celebrate French Week at Choc O Pain Locations

Celebrate French Week at Choc O Pain Locations

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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