Neat Thoughts About Food, Wine, Travel & More
I’ve been very successfully using my Slow Cooker Oatmeal technique for years and think it produces the best results for creamy steel cut oats that still have a bit of texture. Having said that, last week, I was in a hurry with just 3-4 hours on my hands and decided to throw all the ingredients […]
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I’ve explained the idea of virtual wine tastings in previous posts but for those who are new to the concept, here’s how they go: Get wine in the varietal or brand being sampled. Invite some friends to try the wine(s) and experience with you (or do as I typically do – put some yoga pants […]
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City Prints is a family-run company that turns maps into fine art. They have over 800 art pieces that range from maps of college campuses, to cities around the world, to aerial views of sports stadiums. Their newest series includes 13 map prints of the world’s most well-known wine regions. Each print contains a subtle […]
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A Connection to Greece and a Passion for Fresh, Seasonal Ingredients Unite Two Chefs for a Mediterranean-Style Feast at Terre à Terre on May 19th at 7:30PM. Todd’s culinary journeys started in Greece when he accepted a cooking post at Sani Resort – a luxury 5-star resort in Northern Greece. The resort is made up […]
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A guest and I lunched at Bottagra a few weeks ago and absolutely thought the food was excellent. A favorite of loyal patrons, Bottagra opened in 2008 in what was once a Revolutionary War encampment for General Lafayette’s troops. The space is now elegantly-appointed with Tuscan touches. Chef/Owners Carlo Carbonara and Robert Vicari, veterans of […]
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Pale yellow in the glass, this sparkling cider is simply outstanding. When poured, this cider has a very fizzy white head that’s quick to dissipate. The aromas are of apple with more earthy fruit, like plum. In the mouth, this cider offers big fruity flavors with sweet notes and a dry finish with a nice […]
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Chefs Thomas Ciszak of Chakra, Bobby Varua of Blue Morel and Todd Villani of Terre à Terre will join forces in the Chakra kitchen to celebrate Earth Day on 4/22 at 6:30PM. Jointly, they’ll create a five-course wine-paired menu and a “From the Farm” hors-d’oeuvres ‘station’ incorporating ingredients from Bracco Farms. As an extra perk […]
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Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the Domaine Vincent Latour dinner at Escape in Montclair. In the Escape kitchen, Chef Bryan Gregg and his team assembled a five-course menu that paired beautifully with the fabulous white Burgundy wines of Domaine Vincent Latour as hand-picked by Sharon Sevrens of Montclair’s Amanti Vino. Here’s the […]
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The Columbia Inn in Montville will welcome Janet Johnson, of famed Dusted Valley winery, to guide guests through seven wines and a wonderful meal. Course # 1 Hors d’oeuvres Lobster taquitos Assorted Bar Pies, Oysters – Rack of Lamb Scottadito – Artichoke Fritters, Coconut crabmeat with a Pina-colada sauce served with Wine 1: BOOMTOWN By […]
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This past weekend, I was pleased to have been invited to attend the New Jersey Wine & Food Festival’s first ever Garden State Chef Throwdown. This entertaining, interactive event took inspiration from today’s popular food competition shows for a friendly chef challenge to see who could make the most delicious beef dish. The participants […]
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