Neat Thoughts About Food, Wine, Travel & More
A few nights ago, I had the opportunity to attend a press event in Manhattan hosted by Casa Vinicola Zonin where Delverde Pasta was prominently showcased. I wasn’t familiar with the boutique pasta company and enjoyed being awakened to a completely new pasta experience. Delverde Pasta has been making high-quality, natural products since 1967. The […]
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Today’s National Cheesecake Day. I don’t care who decided today was dedicated to all things cheesecake – I love cheesecake! Here are 5 cheesecake recipes to help you celebrate National Cheesecake Day! No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake – Simple and refreshing on a warm summer day Dreamy Creamy New York Cheesecake – The real thing – […]
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Piccata originated in Italy using veal. While I enjoy the veal version, I’m partial to chicken. This recipe is simple to make any night of the week and is fancy enough for a dinner party. I like to serve mine with a side of angel hair pasta. Ingredients: 2 skinless and boneless chicken breasts, butterflied […]
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UPDATE – THIS RESTAURANT IN NOW CLOSED. Down to the Bone Barbecue is located on scenic Lake Lackawanna in Stanhope, NJ. The restaurant is Owner/Chief Smoker Jeff Feldstein’s newest project born after years of barbecuing at street fairs and markets. Feldstein entered his life of barbecuing after working in Corporate America as the General Manager […]
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I truly love when readers contact me to say they’ve successfully tried some of my recipes and have even ventured to make yummy variations to them. One of my readers, Kayla from New Jersey, wrote me recently to say she used the Extreme Peanut Butter Cookies recipe and replaced the peanut butter chips with chocolate […]
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Ganache centers, need I say more?? These dark chocolate cupcakes get an extra boost of chocolateness with the addition of bittersweet chocolate ganache filling in the center of the cupcakes. As you bake these cupcakes, the fudgy centers will cave in – no worries! That’s the perfect little nook to put extra frosting in. Ganache […]
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One of the best frostings I’ve ever tasted was at a kids’ birthday party when I was around 8 years old. My friend’s mom made a light and fluffy marshmallow frosting over confetti cake so delicious I remember it vividly to this day. Since I’m a serious chocolate fanatic, I decided to try a chocolate […]
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It’s hot and muggy outside and for many, including me, the weather calls for light, refreshing white wines. While I’ve poured my share of Assyrtiko, Sauvignon Blanc and Albarino this summer, I’m now craving reds that pair well with burgers, ribs and steaks. 15 Red Wines to Uncork at Summer Barbecues: Wines for Burgers: 2007 […]
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If you’ve read me in the past, you might be slightly amused to see me dining at a vegetarian restaurant. I’m known for my porkie penchant and my beefy boldness and venturing into foreign land was a bit intimidating for a non-vegetarian like me. The menu is extensive and offers some dishes whose names will […]
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