Appetizing Events: NYC’s Wine & Food Festival, Part I
Part one of a three-part series reviewing the New York City Wine and Food Festival’s (NYCWFF) events with Janelle of CorkChronicles.com. Continue reading →This is only a summary. Visit "Appetizing...
View ArticleAppetizing Events: NYC’s Wine and Food Festival, On Top of a Dream, Part II
A dreamy event hosted by Debi Mazar and Gabriele Corcos with chocolate, champagne and caviar at this once in a lifetime experience of pure bliss. Continue reading →This is only a summary. Visit...
View ArticleAppetizing Events: NYC’s Wine and Food Festival, Jordan Vineyards...
In the final review of the NYC Wine and Food Festival, Janelle reviews Jordan Vineyard & Winery’s Cabernet Sauvignon from 2001 to 2007. Continue reading →This is only a summary. Visit "Appetizing...
View ArticleBed-Vyne Wine’s Thanksgiving Tasting
A new wine shop in Brooklyn Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood hosts a Thanksgiving tasting with caterers and wine distributors. Continue reading →This is only a summary. Visit "Bed-Vyne Wine’s...
View ArticleAppetizing Thoughts: The Now and Future of First Fresh Olive Oil
A follow up interview with Bill Sanders and why baking with olive oil is better, especially for Saffron Olive Oil Cookies with Blood Orange Glaze. Continue reading →This is only a summary. Visit...
View ArticleCooking Light Magazine: Chicken Braised in Wine and Rosemary
Cooking Light Magazine Recipe featuring Chicken Braised in Wine and Rosemary with the addition of apricots and served with yellow cornmeal grits.This is only a summary. Visit "Cooking Light Magazine:...
View ArticleAppetizing Events: House of Mandela Wine Signing at Bed-Vyne Wine
Brooklyn's Bed-Vyne Wine Shop hosted Dr. Makaziwe (Maki) Mandela and Tukwini Mandela, respectively daughter and granddaughter of Nelson Mandela to sign bottles of their House of Mandela Wines. This is...
View ArticleStart the Year by Improving Bad Habits and Trying New Food Pairings
Start the New Year with the unexpected pairing of a Tea and Beer tasting, an event organized by Jo of AGiftofTea.com. And, a good mistake of accidentally using cumin instead of cinnamon, creates a...
View ArticleAppetizing Events: Say Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese, Please
Whole Foods Market’s private event, “Parmigiano-Reggiano, The King of Cheese,” features awarding-winning Chef Massimo Bottura of Osteria Francescana restaurant creates risotto and an innovative potato...
View ArticleThe Magic of Fresh Pasta
If fresh pasta turns a simple and quick meal into an elegant experience, then imagine the taste of a slow-simmering Rosemary Chicken Stew ladled over Stir-Fried Collard Greens and Saraghina Bakery’s...
View ArticleAppetizing Thoughts: The Difference Between Hard Cider and Apple Cider Beer
Cheers to learning the difference between hard cider and apple cider beer in an interview with Angry Orchard’s Head Cider Maker, Ryan Burk. And, get a recipe for Roast Curry Hard Cider Chicken and...
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Appetizing Events: Say Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese, Please
A few weeks ago, Whole Foods Market organized a private event, “Parmigiano Reggiano, The King of Cheese,” in which we nibbled on Italian hors d’oeuvres, antipasti and wines. The featured chef was...
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The Magic of Fresh Pasta
Besides being known for its Italian style-New York pizza, Saraghina recently opened a new bakery. Essential Italian pantry items, such as bread, morning pastries, olive oil by the pound, spices,...
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Appetizing Thoughts: The Difference Between Hard Cider and Apple Cider Beer
Do you know the difference between hard cider and apple cider beer? The public relation’s representative for Angry Orchard gently reminded me when a recipe for Angry Orchard Summer Ale Hard Cider Beer...
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Appetizing Events: House of Mandela Wine Signing at Bed-Vyne Wine
Tukwini Mandela and Dr. Makaziwe (Maki) Mandela, respectively daughter and granddaughter of Nelson Mandela. “The family tree is like a vine that grows. It’s who we are and where we come from.” Dr....
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Start the Year by Improving Bad Habits and Trying New Food Pairings
Maple Cumin Bread My knowledge of wine could be more than the average person, for I know my basic pairings with food. I’m also not an aficionado when it comes to tea, but I know enough to start with...
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