Neat Thoughts About Food, Wine, Travel & More
Not many dishes exemplify true Canadian goodness like the Maple Syrup Pie, known as Tarte Au Sirop D’Erable in French. Served around the holidays, or for special occasions, this simple-to-make pie is both beautiful and delicious. My Grand-Mother probably would not approve of this microwaveable version, but those of us who have a limited amount […]
[Continue reading...]I’m excited to say that my Divine Squares recipe made it in the Bon Appetit Magazine Holiday Bake Off Contest!!! Please vote for me by going to page 2 and looking for “Divine Squares”: http://bit.ly/1iUtZ2
[Continue reading...]…How to Roast Lamb happens to me I received my copy of Michael Psilakis’ “How to Roast Lamb” last week and I love this cookbook. I’ve been a huge fan of Michael Psilakis for quite a while and have enjoyed dining at Kefi several times and can’t say enough about this “cookbook”. I say “cookbook” […]
[Continue reading...]This big and rich Chianti was rated 91 by Wine Spectator and rightly so. This wine features spicy and sweet layers and intense dark berry flavors. The color of this wine is the darkest ruby. Served half the bottle decanted and the other half not. The wine out of the bottle was sharp but not […]
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This food-friendly Sauvignon Blanc was rated 91 by Wine Spectator and deserves the honor. It has a well-balanced level of acidity and is pleasantly dry. There’s a brightness about the 2008 Provenance Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc that’s vibrant with peach – tropical fruit – lemon flavors and hints of minerals. Paired well with apple, grilled cheese […]
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Wine lovers looking for a quick getaway to one of Europe’s most beautiful regions should consider the Mosel Wine Region of Germany. The heart of the region is a mere 3 ½ hour drive from Amsterdam and a short 1 ½ hour drive from Dusseldorf. A rental car is highly recommended to fully enjoy all […]
[Continue reading...]As someone who grew up with a sister addicted to Nutella, I find interesting the idea of being able to whip up a batch of the decadent chocolate-hazelnut spread within just a few minutes. Ingredients: 2 cups raw hazelnuts 1 cup confectioners’ sugar ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, such as Scharffen Berger or Ghirardelli 3 […]
[Continue reading...]Last week, my guy and I had a craving for Thai Tom Yum/Ka Gai soup. We used to get this tangy and spicy soup as take-out back when we lived in South Florida, but haven’t found a place we really like in the ‘burbs of Northern New Jersey. I decided to try to make the […]
[Continue reading...]I’ve purchased this Kim Crawford wine several times for casual dinners where I didn’t want to spend a ton of money but still wanted to enjoy a decent glass of wine. I wasn’t disappointed again last night when I uncorked, um, unscrewed, another bottle. We paired this bottle with Thai food and found that it […]
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