Neat Thoughts About Food, Wine, Travel & More
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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The 9th Annual New Jersey Beer & Food Festival will take place on Father’s Day weekend, June 15-17, at Crystal Springs Resort (https://www.crystalgolfresort.com). Three days of festivities include pop-up beer tastings, a golf tournament, Father’s Day Brunch and the signature Beer Festival grand tasting with over 200 brews, open-fire cooked meats, live music and more. […]
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About André’s Lakeside Dining Located on beautiful Seneca Lake in Sparta, Andre’s Lakeside Dining (http://andresrestaurant.com) features elegant dining in a well-appointed, welcoming space overlooking a calming lake. Owners Chef André deWaal and wife Tracey offer French cuisine with an Asian flair in a beautiful lakeside setting in Sussex County, New Jersey. André’s opened in 1998 […]
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These Chicken Bites with Tarragon Dipping Sauce are a great little dish to make when company comes over and you don’t want to slave over a hot stove at the last minutes. I make the tarragon dipping sauce the day before and keep it in the refrigerator until I’m ready to serve the dish. This […]
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