Neat Thoughts About Food, Wine, Travel & More
I recently had the opportunity to sample some of Van Duzer Vineyard’s wines at a festival and really enjoyed the Willamette Valley wines. The two affordable wines I tasted were the 2016 Van Duzer Pinot Noir Rosé and the 2016 Van Duzer Pinot Gris. About Van Duzer Carl and Marilynn Thoma, owners of Van Duzer […]
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I love making big batches of marinara sauce and freezing some for easy weekday dishes. I took out 2 cups of sauce from the freezer and added it to some cooked ground beef, combined that with leftover Ricotta cheese and the recipe came together in the time it took to boil the macaroni and it’s […]
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Poblanos are mild chili peppers with lots of great flavor and just a bit of spice. The peppers originated in Puebla, Mexico and can also be found dried, where they’re known as ancho chile. I’m always looking for low-carb side dishes to serve when we grill meats. That’s not easy as we often go to […]
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I recently dined at Halifax located at W Hotel Hoboken and recapped my visit on Jersey Bites. Check it out when you have a moment! Veronique
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The Chester Food Truck & Music Festival (http://justjerseyfest.com) will take place on May 5 at the Municipal Field in Chester, NJ. The event is a benefit for the Chester First Aid Squad and Chester Food Pantry. Sample the finest gourmet food while immersed in the sounds of incredible bands and enjoying a multitude of fantastic family […]
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The kind folks at Domaine Drouhin hosted me for one of the best wine tasting experiences I’ve encountered during one of my recent trips west. About Domaine Drouhin The Drouhin family has had deep roots in winemaking having taken hold in Burgundy’s top vineyards over a century ago. The Domaine Drouhin Oregon estate was founded […]
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Mother’s Day is one of the most booked days for restaurants. Many New Jersey restaurants are offering brunch and dinner specials so you can treat the moms in your lives to a very special meal. Here are some local restaurants offering special Mother’s Day menus. Bergen County Chakra (www.chakrarestaurant.com 144 Route 4, Paramus, NJ) will […]
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Here’s a new installment in the “There’s Nothing to Eat in this House” series featuring an easy pasta dish. When lunch plans get cancelled at the last minute and the fridge is low on supplies because I’m heading out of town, I make pasta with pantry and fridge staples. Today, I had some leftover pancetta […]
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Dear friends recommended we visit Three Sticks Wines on our latest Sonoma visit and it was one of the best tasting experiences we’ve ever had. About Three Sticks Wines Three Sticks Wines is a boutique, family-owned winery whose philosophy is to produce wines of world class quality from exceptional vineyards in Sonoma County, including our […]
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