Neat Thoughts About Food, Wine, Travel & More
My friend Diane is a great baker so when she posted this yummy-looking photo of a batch of cookies she made, I knew I had to share it with you. Ingredients: 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour 1 ¼ tsp. kosher salt ¾ tsp. cayenne pepper ½ tsp. baking soda ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, […]
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I was in Providence, RI for the holiday weekend and was served this fun bubbly at Slow Rhode. I admit I’m always a bit suspicious of wine served in vessels other than bottles, but this was nice. No metallic after taste, good bubbles, light, and refreshing. Think Prosecco but a little lighter on the amount […]
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Last weekend, I hosted my annual Lobsterfest where I boiled ten 2 – 2 ½ pound lobsters for my party of nine. Not being one to run out of food at parties (the Canadian in me), I bought and extra lobster….just in case. Needless to say, with all the sides and appetizers, the extra lobster […]
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Butcher & Bee, which was a sandwich shop for five years prior to opening as a full-service restaurant in its current North Morrison Drive location, is the brainchild of Michael Shemtov. Chef Chelsey Conrad conjures up Israeli-inspired food using seasonal products, sourced locally. The Drinks and Food The cocktails menu is limited but each concoction […]
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Sunday in Brooklyn is a neighborhood restaurant offering breakfast, brunch and dinner daily. The popular restaurant is the brainchild of New York City restaurant veterans Todd Enany, Adam Landsman and Chef Jaime Young (formerly of Michelin-star restaurant Atera in Manhattan). About the Space & Service The three-story restaurant offers a rooftop garden, a sidewalk café […]
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Today’s National Lobster Day and in its honor, I’m sharing a delectable lobster pasta recipe from a local New Jersey restaurant serving that appetizing dish. Saffron Rigatoni with Lobster Coral Butter Courtesy of Chef Seadon Shouse of Halifax, Hoboken Main ingredients: 3, 1 1/4 pounds lobsters ½ pound royal trumpet mushrooms, thinly sliced 1 Tbsp. […]
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It wasn’t easy getting a lunch reservation at the ultra hot Le Coucou in Manhattan but the trouble was worth it. From the moment I arrived with my lunch companions, two chefs, the experience was nearly flawless. The space is absolutely gorgeous with countless giant chandeliers, ultra posh details yet in a warm, unassuming way. […]
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I live in New Jersey, in the true “Garden State” area of the state and as such, there are farms and farmers markets all over the place. Last weekend, I visited my favorite NJ farm, Donaldson Farms, where strawberry self-picking season was in full force. I left the farm with a trunkful of gorgeous, ripe, […]
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This is the fourth post in my new series called “Not Really a Recipe”. These will be non-recipe posts that just give ideas on how to fix meals that are tasty and require very little work. I make zucchini as a side dish all the time. I like how fast zucchini cooks and that it […]
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There’s nothing like a refreshing glass of lemonade on a warm day. August in New York City serves up a bubbly version using a delightful prosecco. The perfect pairing to brunch … and simple enough to make at home this summer! Ingredients: 5 oz Homemade Infused Strawberry Vodka 1 oz Hibiscus Syrup .5 oz Lemon […]
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