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Palest yellow in the glass, this easy-drinking wine is both affordable and food friendly. Both the aromas and flavors are light with floral and tropical notes that would make it ideal for a sipper before a meal or for pairing with light dishes. The finish is dry and clean. Pairings: Aperitif, light fish and seafood […]
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I love this Roasted Eggplant with Garlic Cumin Yogurt Dressing recipe so much…especially for #MeatlessMonday when I need inspiration. Last week, my Bracco Farms CSA was beautifully filled with various eggplants. I love eggplants but don’t cook many meals with them besides the old eggplant Parmesan favorite. While looking at delicious-looking photos of eggplants on […]
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Did you know the original German tradition was to kick off Oktoberfest in September? Crystal Springs’ Oktoberfest returns from 9/20 – 9/21 at Mountain Creek Resort (200 Route 94, Vernon, NJ). The largest Oktoberfest in New Jersey attracts over 12,000 people annually and features dozens of German beers and sausages, spit fire roasted whole animals, live music and games for […]
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While on a business trip to Los Angeles a few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of dining at Sfixio, an incredible restaurant on Santa Monica Boulevard in Beverly Hills. I found this little gem with a non-descript façade from some fellow food writers who’d discovered it and claimed it’s the best Italian food they’ve […]
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Summer’s almost over and we all have one last ‘official’ barbecue in our future – Labor Day Weekend! Here are five wines to uncork during your holiday celebrations that are easily found at your local wine shop and are certain to please your guests: 2012 Herdade do Esporão Monte Velho Red ($10): Berry fruit aromas with […]
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I love a reason to BBQ and have friends over, so Labor Day is one of my favorite foodie holidays. Labor Day weekend is also a reminder that summer’s coming to an end and a perfect time to fire up the grill. Here are 5 easy recipes ideal for any Labor Day weekend BBQs: 1. World’s Best […]
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The 2014 Art of the Race will be held Saturday, September 6 from 7PM – 10PM at Neiman Marcus in Short Hills. The event will this year feature a Fashion Show, Beauty Bars, Virtual Horse Racing, a Champagne Bar, Signature Cocktails and Tastings by some of New Jersey’s finest restaurants. Hot from the Kettle Events is […]
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As I’ve documented in the past, I’m a fan of the Spuntino concept. I like the idea of stopping in for a glass of wine and a few tapas after a long day at work or to meet a group of friends for an affordable evening of small plates sharing over a few bottles of […]
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One of the dishes I made for this year’s FryFest is a new recipe – fried mac & cheese. I used my Cabot Creamery Seriously Sharp Cheddar Mac N Cheese recipe as the base for this decadent dish. I know these treats are tyically served in a ball shape, but since I was also doing […]
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Terre a Terre is the Carlstadt, less-than-year-old brainchild of Chef Todd Villani. Villani worked at some of the best dining rooms in the USA and acquired professional kitchen skills while apprenticing at one of Europe’s top five-star resorts then while working on Marcus Samuelsson’s team at his subsidiary interests including World Yacht, Aquavit and Merkato […]
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