Neat Thoughts About Food, Wine, Travel & More
You’re at a party and appetizers are served. Every single time, the humble spinach and artichoke dip will be king. It’s warm, comforting, gooey and so….so delicious. This version of the popular dip features fresh spinach, which makes a huge difference in taste and texture. Serve this with either toasted French bread or with scoop […]
[Continue reading...]My mom’s become quite the food photographer over the years. She’s a great cook and baker and often shares details of her culinary experiments with me and sometimes, I even get pics! Last week, she had many lemons on hand and fixed a lemon cake with a creamy lemon sauce that sounded so great I’ve […]
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When we moved to the quaint town of Belmont, North Carolina from New Jersey, one of the first things I researched were places to visit for happy hour. While we were looking for a place with craft cocktails at the level we were used to in the NYC metro area, we were doubtful a small […]
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A couple of weeks ago, I learned of Lasagna Love via social media. I was curious to see what it was all about as it’s getting so much media love. The area of the organization I was interested in was the cooking part. There are people hungry all over our communities that could use a […]
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About Sean Minor Wines The goal of Sean Minor Wines is to make enjoyable, approachable, quality wines that won’t break the bank. The popular California North Coast wine producer doesn’t own vineyards and instead sources fruit from some of the top sustainably conscious growers in California and Oregon. About the 2017 Sean Minor North Coast […]
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This orzo was in last week’s Blue Apron box and it was delicious so I thought I’d share the easy recipe with you. This side dish was served with grilled chicken but it would be great with seafood and fish also. This zucchini orzo is a breeze to prepare and a great way to use […]
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This Virginia wine was in my April wine club pack put together by The Cork Report. There were only 370 cases made, so finding a bottle could prove challenging, but definitely worth it. About Early Mountain Vineyards Early Mountain Vineyards is a 350-acre property situated in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The popular […]
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This 2018 Chardonnay by Russian River Valley’s Gary Farrell Vineyards proves yet again that everyone should have an open mind about California Chardonnay. Unoaked Chardonnays lovers will enjoy this wine with its nice level of acidity and cripness while more traditional Cali Chard fans will appreciate a glass of this beauty with its touch of […]
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This isn’t really a recipe, more of a reminder to make this Mediterranean pasta salad more often. All the ingredients can be prepped in advance. I even cook the pasta, cool it and add to a zip top bag so I don’t have to boil water the day of my BBQ. The dressing I typically […]
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When we first moved to the quaint town of Belmont, in the suburbs of Charlotte, North Carolina, the first place we visited the morning after our move was The Everyday Market. About The Everyday Market The Everyday Market is a cozy café with a strong sense of community that features house made, simple-yet-masterly-crafted food served […]
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