Neat Thoughts About Food, Wine, Travel & More
Perhaps it’s because we’ve vacationed in Mosel and visited and stayed at an inn that poured Selbach-Oster, but I just enjoy these wines tremendously. I uncorked this German Riesling at a recent lobster dinner in Canada and it was a super pairing. On the nose it’s floral with wet stone aromas. Although a Kabinett, which […]
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On last Thursday, Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen – the largest emergency food program in New York City – hosted ‘From Farm to Tray’ a sustainable food benefit, to raise much needed funds. With the help of some of New York’s best loved culinary names, the soup kitchen attracted over 300 guests to the first time […]
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When I saw this beautiful dessert from the July 2003 issue of Bon Appetit, I knew it would be perfect for me Memorial Day barbecue. I’ve made some changes to the recipe and it’s light, pretty and delicious. I had the perfect quantity of blueberries from a giant container from my local Costco. Crust Ingredients: […]
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Whole chicken “butterflied” and cooked the grill is one of my favorite summertime dishes. I’ve marinated the chicken in many different concoctions but this ginger dressing is still my favorite. Don’t have the time or inclination to make your own ginger dressing? No problem, just buy a high-quality dressing. The sugars from the marinade will […]
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Golden in the glass, the 2009 Marquis de Chasse Sauternes offers typical aromas of honey and dry apricot. In the mouth, it’s rich with ripe pear and honey flavors with a little nutmeg notes on the finish. Sweet yet well-balanced – very pleasant for such a young Sauternes. Pairings: Cheese course, foie gras, most desserts […]
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Last weekend, I flew up to Quebec to surprise my dad for his birthday. As always, the weekend was filled with an abundance of food and adult libations. Friday, the weather was nice and we opted to grill pork tenderloin kebabs that my brother-in-law, Etienne, had marinated in his special concoction a good part of […]
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I recapped my recent participation in Jersey City’s Dishcrawl and I’m happy to say I have 2 FREE TICKETS to give away to the next event taking place on 6/12 at 7PM in the Hamilton Park area of Jersey City. Hamilton Park is home to several unique and delicious restaurants. Dishcrawl is pulling out all the […]
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Warmer weather’s among us and for me, that calls for bubbles. If you like French Champagne but not the cash outlay, try Cremant D’Alsace. This Alsatian wine offers bright aromas of juicy pear and lemon zest and crisp apple flavors. Simply a super bubbly with tons of creamy, moussy bubbles great for any occasion. Pairings: […]
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I’ve been doing the South Beach Diet for a few weeks and found that making breakfast from scratch each morning wasn’t very convenient so I started making crustless quiches for the whole week on Sunday afternoons and it’s been great. While you can vary what vegetables and cheeses you add to the egg cups, this […]
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$10 Sangiovese that’s actually good – yes, it’s possible. Medium-bodied Italian wine with a great plum nose. Fruit-forward, rich flavors. Super table wine. Pairings: Pasta with red sauce, macaroni and cheese, roasts Style: Red Wine Grape Type(s): 90% Sangiovese and 10% Merlot Region: Tuscany, Italy Price: $10
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