Neat Thoughts About Food, Wine, Travel & More
In the summertime, I’m always looking for easy and tasty recipes for side dishes to serve at outdoor parties. While I love my mom’s potato salad is always a hit, I was looking for a tangy, vinegary slaw to serve. I found the perfect slaw in this week’s Blue Apron box! It’s made with sweet […]
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I love bread pudding. The custardy bottom and the slightly crispy top make for a perfect dessert that can be changed up based on the season and most importantly, what’s in the house. I had leftover sourdough bread from last weekend’s party, so I used two thick slices of that for these two mugs. At […]
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I love serving signature cocktails when guests come to my parties. During the summer months, I’m always looking for new drink ideas that aren’t being served everywhere, so when the fine folks at Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac shared some interesting facts about the region and the spirit, along with cocktail recipes, I was thrilled. […]
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Every summer, I try to reinvent the wheel when I host outdoor parties when it comes to food. What do I serve that’s tasty, different, can be made in advance and that my guests will enjoy? Another challenge is to find a side or starter that’s refreshing in contrast to the heavier food served at […]
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Every late spring, I make it my mission to go strawberry picking at Donaldson Farms, and amazing local farm. My love for picking berries started a long time ago when my grandma would take me to pick wild/wood strawberries in Quebec as a toddler. She’s sit me in the field with a pail and tell […]
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On a recent trip to the Willamette Valley, I had the pleasure of visiting Sokol Blosser, one of Oregon’s oldest and largest wineries. To add to my first time visit, I reserved the Farm and Forage wine-paired luncheon and highly recommend the experience. About Sokol Blosser Founded in 1971 by Bill and Susan Sokol Blosser, […]
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Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas, specializing in small plates that put modern twists on Italian classics and fine wines from around the world, invites guests to enjoy its Sparkling Wine Dinner at its location in the Clifton Commons on Thursday, June 21 at 7:00pm. Chef de Cuisine Michel Desjardins has developed a five-course tasting […]
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As if one couldn’t love Ani Ramen more, it launches brunch – my favorite meal of the week! The Jersey City location is offering a new brunch menu and tempting brunch drinks. Some of the highlights are: Yaki Salmon Mazemen ($17) – Grilled marinated salmon on brothless noodles with a soy sesame base, fried egg, […]
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About Jean Edwards Cellars Jean Edwards Cellars has been producing wine from some of the most well-regarded vineyards in Northern California since 2014. The Jean Edwards Cellars label focused on Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. The Cooper’s Cuvee label is reserved for the Rhone wines, Petite Sirah, Syrah and cuvee blends. […]
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On Friday, June 1, for one day only, Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas (spuntinowinebar.com) will bring back its red wine-glazed doughnut in celebration of National Doughnut Day. This year, the Clifton, NJ and Garden City, NY locations of Spuntino is adding a bit of a twist to up the ante – the Red Wine-Glazed […]
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