Neat Thoughts About Food, Wine, Travel & More
Last night, I was fortunate enough to attend the 4th annual fall dinner at Hauser Hill Farms in Old Bridge, NJ. The food was creatively crafted by one of the most talented chefs in the area, David Viana, of nearby popular restaurant, Heirloom Kitchen. The setting was incredible – 110-person communal table in the middle […]
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I’ve been using Blue Apron on and off for a few years and always love their recipes, fresh ingredients and simple-to-follow-directions. Last week, our favorite of three meals was the Sesame Beef Lo Mein with its big flavors and slightly chewy, fabulous noodles. Blue Apron’s allowing me to publish this recipe that I can’t wait […]
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One of the best things about food blogging is connecting with interesting people. One of these interesting people is Chef/Author/Blogger Peter Minaki. Peter’s based in Toronto, Canada and his niche is Greek food, libations and travel. You can read his popular food/travel blog at: www.kalofagas.ca I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Peter several times, both […]
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Had this bargain beer ($8~) at a party recently and really enjoyed it. Appearance: Dark honey with small head. Smell: Dried fruit, caramel with yeasty notes. Taste: Malty, brown sugar, ripe fruit and a little hoppy on the finish. Mouthfeel: Little jammy and mouth-coating. Overall: Solid brew that’s true to the style and pretty boozy. […]
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Award-winning Crystal Springs Resort is hosting a fun collaboration between its Chef, Anthony Bucco, and Chef David Viana of Heirloom Kitchen on Sunday October 8th at 7pm in the Chef’s Garden at the resort. The three course menu will feature each chef’s unique preparations of different birds and fall seasonal vegetables, all cooked in the […]
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I had a couple of whole chickens in the freezer that I wanted to cook now that fall is here and I need the space in the freezer for bags of foods from my summer crops. This recipe follows in my goal to make tasty dishes even when “there’s nothing to eat in this house” […]
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I’m Canadian – you know I have to put maple syrup on things! This is a VERY simple and delicious recipe for salmon, which can be a boring fish. Serve this with green beans or asparagus and you’re in business on busy weeknights. Don’t have a grill? Live in the frozen tundra and don’t want […]
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Last week, I visited family in Quebec where it’s apple season. While I love a crisp apple picked right off the tree in our orchard, I’m not typically a fan of apple desserts. It’s really not the apple part I don’t like in those desserts, it’s the cinnamon that seems to always be prominent. I […]
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Wow just wow with this baby. This was a very limited release by Brooklyn Brewery that I feel privileged to have tasted. Appearance: Medium copper in the glass with a head that’s almost non-existent. Smell: Nice sweet mocha aromas on this bourbon barrel-aged barleywine ale. Taste: Caramel and mocha flavors with some vanilla on the […]
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A couple of weeks ago, I attended a wine pairing dinner featuring the wines of Paco & Lola from Galicia Spain. The dinner took place at a local restaurant and wine bar, Tree Tavern, and a representative from the winery, David Geary, was on-hand to offer interesting information about the wines, the winery and Galicia […]
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