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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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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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When we first moved to the quaint town of Belmont, in the suburbs of Charlotte, North Carolina, the first place we visited the morning after our move was The Everyday Market. About The Everyday Market The Everyday Market is a cozy café with a strong sense of community that features house made, simple-yet-masterly-crafted food served […]
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I’ve never been much of a Blondies girl – there, I’ve said it. I love chocolate and it seems senseless to make brownies without chocolate. Well, that WAS my mindset until I baked these MAPLE blondies. As a Canadian, maple is queen and tops even chocolate in baked goods, in my humble opinion. I then […]
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My mom, who lives in Quebec, Canada, is so cute. Over the years, she’s learned that I need to see photos of the food she cooks. No photos…it didn’t happen! Today, she baked strawberry muffins that she made using fresh strawberries she’d frozen last summer for such a recipe. I had her take three different […]
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As families prepare for another socially distanced Easter and Passover meal, some may be looking for ways to make their holiday a bit more special this year. Old York Cellars Chef Jose Diaz has prepared this easy, DIY recipe for cod for two that offers the perfect touch for an Easter or Passover meal to […]
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March Madness but better! Mac Madness at Automat Kitchen in Jersey City tips off on Thursday 3/18 with a slam dunk of five different mac & cheese specials from meatballs to sandwiches to pizza and more running through April 5. Coinciding with the NCAA championship game on Monday 4/5, whichever mac & cheese dish has sold the most will win the mac’ket bracket […]
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Irish Soda Bread is a popular bread served in the days leading up to St Patrick’s Day around the world. It was introduced in the late 1830s when bicarbonate soda was brought to the U.K. The bread grew in popularity, as a necessity, when Ireland was in its poorest state and when food needed to […]
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Rat’s Restaurant, located in Hamilton, NJ and regarded as one of NJ’s most beautiful restaurants featuring country French cuisine, will partner with two celebrated wine brands, Gaja Wines and Duckhorn Wines, to host intimate wine dinners on February 25th and March 18th. These one-night only events offer an elevated experience for foodies and wine connoisseurs – set […]
[Continue reading...]In the spring of 2020, Lenn Thompson, of The Cork Report, and Gina Shay, well-known to the local wine scene, launched an event called #openlocalwine at a time when local wineries were experiencing the most difficult of times with tasting room closures and various pandemic-related issues. I reported, promoted and participated in the 2020 event and […]
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