Neat Thoughts About Food, Wine, Travel & More
I love any type of baked cheese dip. I’d been fortunate enough to find Dodoni brand Feta cheese at my local grocery store a couple weeks ago and really enjoyed it as part of a Greek salad, but I had a lot left that I wanted to be sure to use. Since the “big game” […]
[Continue reading...]Tickets are now on sale for the 9th annual New Jersey Wine & Food Festival at Crystal Springs Resort, taking place March 31 – April 2. This year, we are excited to announce that one of the most celebrated chefs in the world, Daniel Boulud, will be the Guest of Honor. Proceeds benefit Ment’or, a leading nonprofit organization devoted to inspiring culinary […]
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I attended a charity dinner last night where I was fortunate enough to taste the fabulous Focal Banger by the popular Vermont brewery, The Alchemist. The brewery doesn’t sell outside its immediate market so it was a treat to be able to taste it in my home state of New Jersey. Hazy and medium golden […]
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The “big game” is next weekend and I’ve been trying to come up with a couple appetizers to make while we watch the game. Chicken wings are always a winner, but my all-time favorite Buffalo anything is by far Buffalo shrimp. I know I’m not supposed to like chain restaurants as a discerning foodie, but […]
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The fine folks at SkinnyPop have sent me this neat infographics that I think is pretty great. I’ve been a big fan of SkinnyPop ever since a friend recommended the very addictive treats, and at 39 calories/cup, it’s not only tasty, it’s guilt-free!!! I like several of these popcorn/wine pairings depicted, but think my favorite […]
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Today’s #NationalIrishCoffeeDay and this delicious-sounding recipe was provided to me courtesy of The Shannon Rose Irish Pub. This drink is a mainstay that guests can enjoy year-round at the Clifton and Ramsey locations of the popular pub. You can now enjoy this comforting drink at The Shannon Rose Irish Pub or in the comfort of […]
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While winter’s been mild here so far in New Jersey, I’m still craving hearty, comforting food. In my continued effort to ‘prep Sunday – eat throughout the week’, this week, I’ve made a meatless chili that was uber satisfying and can be used in various ways during the week. I used it as dip for […]
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Montclair Food & Wine Festival and Amanti Vino present The Speakeasy – a clandestine affair set in the grandeur of THE WELLMONT THEATER on Saturday January 28. Reminiscent of the Prohibition Era, the evening will intertwine illicit libations coordinated by Amanti Vino, fine culinary bites from over twenty area restaurants, and the sultry sound of […]
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With chilly temperatures setting in, and in celebration of National Hot Buttered Rum Day today, The Shannon Rose Irish Pub is sharing a recipe for the warm and comforting cocktail. The Shannon Rose Irish Pub’s Hot Buttered Rum will be offered for a limited time in-restaurant from January 12 – 18 in celebration of National […]
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The burgeoning nationwide brick-and-mortar expansion of New York City’s world-famous halal food cart concept continues with the opening of The Halal Guys Gyro and Chicken at 72 Halsey Street in Newark, NJ on January 27. The Halal Guys is a highly-anticipated neighborhood destination serving the same delicious halal food that first gained acclaim at the […]
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