Neat Thoughts About Food, Wine, Travel & More
Last year, we had the loveliest time dining at Crystal Springs Resort (1 Wild Turkey Way, Hamburg, NJ, 844-207-3203) for Thanksgiving so I thought I’d share all the options available to you if opt to dine out and let others do all the heavy lifting! Crystal Springs Resort has five options for Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday November […]
[Continue reading...]Fresh off its 2-year anniversary celebration, Terre à Terre has a new fall menu showcasing the freshest locally-sourced ingredients the area has to offer. With input from his new Chef de Cuisine, Ralph Perrotti, Chef/Owner Todd Villani has crafted an autumnal menu featuring Nicolosi Black Berkshire Braised Pork Ramen, Goffle Road Farm Quail, Crispy Local […]
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This year, I had an unbelievable basil harvest in my garden boxes. Typically, I turn a bunch in pesto and freeze that tasty green paste for comforting bowls of pasta throughout the winter. This summer, I had so much basil that I opted to simply puree some with olive oil and freeze in ice cube […]
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Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas is hosting a Frog’s Leap Wine Dinner at its location in the Clifton Commons on Thursday, October 29 at 7:00 p.m. The evening will highlight wines produced by Frog’s Leap Winery, grown organically since 1988. The wines will be paired with a complementary five-course menu developed by Executive Chef Josh […]
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I think my love for Cacio e Pepe, literally “cheese and pepper”, steams from enjoying buttered spaghetti with Parmesan cheese when I was a kid. What could be more simple yet satisfying than hot pasta with melted butter, freshly-cracked pepper and cheese? Ingredients 8 Tbsp. butter, divided 1 Tbsp. freshly-cracked black pepper 1 pound dry […]
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Last week, I stopped by the coolest little tasting room I’d visited in a while. The space in question is the brand new storefront by Jersey Spirits Distilling Co., owned and operated by business partners John Granata, Susan Lord and Elizabeth MacDonald. The craft distillery is located in Fairfield, New Jersey and features a stylish […]
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The inaugural Whiskey Festival of New Jersey will take place at Taphaus in Jersey City on October 15th and we have a pair of tickets to give away (value $150)!! Whiskey Festival of New Jersey offers attendees the opportunity to taste from a selection of more than 100 whiskies from around the world. Many of these […]
[Continue reading...]Last week, when I received my Bracco Farms CSA box, I was a bit overwhelmed with the huge share of gorgeous tomatoes I received. Considering I have a healthy harvest of my own tomatoes, I was a bit weary of what I’d do with all those beauties – I love tomatoes, but one can only […]
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Sometimes it’s the little things that make a difference to a lifetime of small frustrations. Just last year, after decades in the kitchen, I discovered the two red circles on each end of the cling wrap and foil boxes. Yes, this seems simple enough and I should have noticed them years ago, but I just […]
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9/26 Malus Domestica Dinner On Saturday September 26, Crystal Springs Resort in Hamburg will celebrates Malus Domestica, the orchard apple, in all its forms from cider to spirits to use as an ingredient in savory dishes. Guests will explore the differences between varieties of apples and their unique flavors during a reception featuring local ciders […]
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