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Yes, you read that correctly…I’ve taken a little visit to the vegan world! Usually, reviewing a vegan cookbook wouldn’t pique my interest, but when I heard about Vegan Junk Food: 225 Sinful Snacks that are Good for the Soul by Lane Gold, it struck my comfort food nerve. I’m always up for learning about new [...]
A cool, casual restaurant with a menu brimming full of everything you crave in a seafood feast, a huge craft beer selection, plenty of TVs at the bar so you can catch whatever game strikes your fancy, and a dining room with boardwalk views? Yes please! Harry’s Oyster Bar at Bally’s Atlantic City can satisfy [...]
One of my favorite things to do during the wintertime is to put a big cast iron pot of stew or chili on the stove, or braise meat in my cast iron dutch oven, and let it cook slowly all day, allowing the aroma and warmth to permeate my kitchen, wrapping my senses in comfort. [...]
Who doesn’t love a classic diner? Scalloped paper placemats, foil packets of butter, a rotating pastry case full of yummy treats, and a huge day-to-night menu filled with classics like pancakes, Greek salads, egg creams and meatloaf…it’s a piece of Americana that practically everyone adores! Now…take that classic piece of Americana and turn it up on its [...]
I have never met Pat Sinclair, but I feel like she just spent the weekend with me in my kitchen, teaching me the fine points of baking. Her cookbook, Baking Basics and Beyond, is like the most comprehensive set of basic baking classes, all wrapped up in 300 beautifully-illustrated pages! The book begins with what [...]
It’s about that time…only one week left until Valentine’s Day! If you’re stumped for ideas, here is my list of suggestions for a decadent Valentine’s Day…and keep reading to the end – I’ve got a sinfully good, guilt-free GIVEAWAY for you! Looking for ideas to make your own Valentine’s treat for your sweetie? Food Network and Cooking [...]
I hate to admit it, but as much as I adore Southern food, I have never been able to stomach collard greens. It’s not for lack of trying, though – every time I have the opportunity to try them prepared in a new way or by a new person, I give them a taste…and then [...]
Still looking for a few fabulous gifts for the food-obsessed people on your list? Since we’re officially past most (if not all) shipping deadlines, and the stores will be insanely crowded from now until Christmas, here are a few cool culinary finds that are truly last-minute – all of them can be purchased online (and [...]
This is it! Thanksgiving is only three days away! My favorite holiday on the face of this Earth is almost here, and Thanksgiving dinner “crunch time” begins tomorrow! Contrary to all practical and popular advice, I have finalized my menu full of recipes I’ve never prepared before (my culinary sick thrill is to try out [...]
Whether you’re creating your own homemade feast or dining out with family and friends, here are some of my Thanksgiving favorites this year: Dining out? The Dauphin Grille (1401 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 732-774-3474) will be open from 3pm to 8pm on Thanksgiving Day, offering a seasonally inspired, four-course Thanksgiving dinner for $28.95 [...]
Yes, you read that correctly…I’ve taken a little visit to the vegan world! Usually, reviewing a vegan cookbook wouldn’t pique my interest, but when I heard about Vegan Junk Food: 225 Sinful Snacks that are Good for the Soul by Lane Gold, it struck my comfort food nerve. I’m always up for learning about new [...]
One of my favorite things to do during the wintertime is to put a big cast iron pot of stew or chili on the stove, or braise meat in my cast iron dutch oven, and let it cook slowly all day, allowing the aroma and warmth to permeate my kitchen, wrapping my senses in comfort. [...]
I have never met Pat Sinclair, but I feel like she just spent the weekend with me in my kitchen, teaching me the fine points of baking. Her cookbook, Baking Basics and Beyond, is like the most comprehensive set of basic baking classes, all wrapped up in 300 beautifully-illustrated pages! The book begins with what [...]
In the four short months it has been on the air, The Chew has made me a huge fan! There are so many reasons I love the show, but I think the biggest reason is the crazy rapport the co-hosts have with each other. It reminds me of what my kitchen feels like during a [...]
I hate to admit it, but as much as I adore Southern food, I have never been able to stomach collard greens. It’s not for lack of trying, though – every time I have the opportunity to try them prepared in a new way or by a new person, I give them a taste…and then [...]