Neat Thoughts About Food, Wine, Travel & More
It’s Easter morning and while I know I’ll have a lovely brunch with friends, it’s difficult being away from my family in Quebec. Easter was never a hugely-celebrated holiday in my family, we still went to Grandma’s for ham cooked in beer and my beloved Laura Secord chocolate egg (read about this special treat here). […]
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Little more malty than crisp, which I typically look for in a pilsner. Easy-drinking, quenching and perfect for summer. 100% pale malt. Brewed by: Oskar Blues Brewery, Longmont, CO Style: Czech Pilsner Alcohol by Volume: 5.3% Color in the Glass: Medium-light blond with white clingy head International Bitterness Units: 35 Format(s): Can, on-tap Ideal Glass: […]
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Last week I attended the Morris Tap & Grill barrel aged beer dinner featuring six dishes paired with six pretty incredible beers. Morris Tap & Grill General Manager, Michael DeSimone, chose the beers and Chef Eric LeVine paired the food. Here are the dishes and their paired beers: First Course – Garlic Shrimp and Clams […]
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This big baby isn’t for the faint of heart or the light beer drinker. Darkest brown/ruby in the glass with a thick, creamy head. Layers upon layers of maltiness. Smoky, caramel and chocolate laced, a little sweet with a slightly bitter end that I enjoyed. Brewed by: Founders Brewing Co., Grand Rapids, MI Style: Scotch […]
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I know it’s not technically a “recipe” but wanted to share my fresh and delicious caprese salad made with yellow cherry and kumato tomatoes. Just think the yellow and greenish/purple looks beautiful and I had super fresh Mozzarella so paired perfectly with a drizzle of Greek olive oil and reduced balsamic vinegar. Just a simple, […]
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Last weekend’s New Jersey Wine & Food Festival at Crystal Springs was THE event to attend for all things…well, wine and food-related. While I enjoyed partaking in the various food and wine activities, one session I truly appreciated was the Local Craft Cocktails session conducted by Mixologist Extraordinaire Christopher James of The Ryland Inn. The […]
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Another simple yet tasty maple recipe to help celebrate sugaring season. This fondue is great with fruit and other products typically served with chocolate fondue. Recipe is courtesy of my aunt, Francoise. Ingredients : ½ cup maple syrup 2 Tbsp. corn starch 2 cups light cream Fruits for dipping Directions : In a heavy, medium pot over […]
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Every year, I feature some maple recipes at the start of maple season in Quebec. I have fond memories of going to the sugar shack growing up and each year, I engage my family and friends in sharing maple recipes with me for the blog. This one is from my aunt, Francoise. Ingredients: 1 cup […]
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The wine is intensely yellow in the glass with light floral and apple aromas. Tiny bubbles for a creamy mouthfeel. The wine is clean and fresh with the apple carrying on to the palate with just a bit of honey. I served this as an aperitif initially but it held up nicely to Prosciutto and […]
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A lineup of all-star chefs, including Guest of Honor Chef David Bouley (Bouley & Brushstroke, NYC), Michael Solomonov (Zahav, Philadelphia), Shirley Chung (Finalist Top Chef Season 11), Galen Zamarra (mas & mas la grillade, NYC), Ghaya Oliveira (Executive Pastry Chef, Daniel, NYC), Saul Bolton (Saul Restaurant, NYC), George Mendes (Aldea, NYC), David Santos (Louro, NYC) […]
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