At our home, we LOVE French onion soup. When we moved into our new home recently, we unpacked everything we owned, no more bins in the attic, no more boxes in the garage, we literally unpacked the equivalent of two full kitchens! In the process, I realized that we have 10 French onion soup bowls, […]
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7 December 2021 
World’s Best Warm Spinach and Artichoke Dip
December 7, 2021 By
You’re at a party and appetizers are served. Every single time, the humble spinach and artichoke dip will be king. It’s warm, comforting, gooey and so….so delicious. This version of the popular dip features fresh spinach, which makes a huge difference in taste and texture. Serve this with either toasted French bread or with scoop […]
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November 27, 2021 By
My mom’s become quite the food photographer over the years. She’s a great cook and baker and often shares details of her culinary experiments with me and sometimes, I even get pics! Last week, she had many lemons on hand and fixed a lemon cake with a creamy lemon sauce that sounded so great I’ve […]
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25 November 2021 
Speakeasy at The Jailhouse Spirits and Lounge Belmont North Carolina
November 25, 2021 By
When we moved to the quaint town of Belmont, North Carolina from New Jersey, one of the first things I researched were places to visit for happy hour. While we were looking for a place with craft cocktails at the level we were used to in the NYC metro area, we were doubtful a small […]
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11 August 2021 
Give Back with Lasagna Love
August 11, 2021 By
A couple of weeks ago, I learned of Lasagna Love via social media. I was curious to see what it was all about as it’s getting so much media love. The area of the organization I was interested in was the cooking part. There are people hungry all over our communities that could use a […]
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21 July 2021 
2017 Sean Minor North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon
July 21, 2021 By
About Sean Minor Wines The goal of Sean Minor Wines is to make enjoyable, approachable, quality wines that won’t break the bank. The popular California North Coast wine producer doesn’t own vineyards and instead sources fruit from some of the top sustainably conscious growers in California and Oregon. About the 2017 Sean Minor North Coast […]
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20 July 2021 
Easy Zucchini Orzo
July 20, 2021 By
This orzo was in last week’s Blue Apron box and it was delicious so I thought I’d share the easy recipe with you. This side dish was served with grilled chicken but it would be great with seafood and fish also. This zucchini orzo is a breeze to prepare and a great way to use […]
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7 July 2021 
2019 Early Mountain Vineyards Shenandoah Valley Cabernet Franc
July 7, 2021 By
This Virginia wine was in my April wine club pack put together by The Cork Report. There were only 370 cases made, so finding a bottle could prove challenging, but definitely worth it. About Early Mountain Vineyards Early Mountain Vineyards is a 350-acre property situated in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The popular […]
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16 June 2021 
2018 Gary Farrell Russian River Valley Chardonnay
June 16, 2021 By
This 2018 Chardonnay by Russian River Valley’s Gary Farrell Vineyards proves yet again that everyone should have an open mind about California Chardonnay. Unoaked Chardonnays lovers will enjoy this wine with its nice level of acidity and cripness while more traditional Cali Chard fans will appreciate a glass of this beauty with its touch of […]
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3 June 2021 
Mediterranean Pasta Salad
June 3, 2021 By
This isn’t really a recipe, more of a reminder to make this Mediterranean pasta salad more often. All the ingredients can be prepped in advance. I even cook the pasta, cool it and add to a zip top bag so I don’t have to boil water the day of my BBQ. The dressing I typically […]
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