‘Tis the Season to be Freezin’ Santa’s helpers take a break. The weather outside wasn’t exactly frightful, but it would be pretty messy in a matter of hours. Snow was in the forecast, which some found irritating, but others felt enhanced the festive holiday mood in the tasting room. Jeff… Read More →
We are getting ready to wind down for the year and are preparing for our annual visit to India. It seems like there are so many little things to take care off before closing out the holiday season. This weekend, I am planning a major cookie baking session, it happens… Read More →
After sharing these Brazilian treats with many, and receiving a “Wow! I didn’t realize you could buy this in Westchester” I want to tell you, my friends, that there is a little Brazil right near us…and it’s got so much to offer, including Brazilian candy! But first, let’s talk food… Read More →
As I mentioned before, this is a really flexible recipe. Feel free to use all broth, water instead of broth, different veggies, a different grain, different beans… you get the idea. I also don’t really care for tomatoes, so I threw mine all in at the beginning to really cook… Read More →
Slow cooker bean soup: the answer to eating healthy for a really busy vegan life. I’ve written before about trying to eat healthfully when busy. My life has only become more busy since then. There was a time when I looked forward to putting the slow cooker to work in… Read More →
Brussel sprouts get a pretty holiday burst of brightness with seasonal pomegranates. The key is to slice them thin and cook quickly on high heat. Click this link: to read more about Brussel sprouts. Print Seasonal Chef Recipe: Brussels Sprout, Farro and Pomegranate Salad Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 20 minutesTotal… Read More →
Brussel sprouts are one of those vegetables that get a bad rap. Poll a group of people and some will say “I love them” and some will give you a shiver and say “yuck.” If you are partial to any type of cabbage you will most likely enjoy Brussel sprouts…. Read More →
LoHud Wine of the Week Scinniri 2011 Etna Rosso: Has the mouth-feel of pinot noir and tastes of dried cranberries, cedar, sage and red currant. Region: Sicily, Italy. Price: $22. Goes with: Turkey dinner, pork chops with black plums. Why I chose it: It’s an interesting alternative to pinot noir… Read More →
On a recent Friday night, a group of wine lovers gathered around the counter at the Grape D’Vine in Sparkill, tasting and talking with owner, Joe Printz. “I like to make friends with people,” says Printz. “The idea is to make people relax, because if you don’t make a study… Read More →
A crazy busy weekend of food and some mini tech disasters make this a late edition of spices and seasons. The tech disasters included no internet and phone until fairly late this evening, somehow all the rain on Tuesday damaged a wire and we were not the only one. All… Read More →
Worth Their ‘Wait’ in Gold It is the biggest traffic day of the year. While the rest of the world calls it Getaway Day or Thanksgiving Eve, it is, over at Captain Lawrence, Growler Wednesday—the day when half the county, and many others from beyond Westchester limits, decide it would… Read More →
A beer lover’s dream-come-true is pouring into the Westchester County Center on Feb. 8. The will be lots of lagers, ample ambers and some serious stouts at The New York Big Brew Fest, a beer bonanza featuring over 200 different varieties, encouraging attendees to expand their hoppy horizons. The $50… Read More →
Happy Day-After-Thanksgiving to you, mis amigos! I just ran to the bank and the teller expressed my exact sentiment when he commented, “Ah, I’m feeling so bloated!” Well, part of the joy of the holiday is also the pain of gluttony—if we’re lucky! We’ve survived not only a sometimes- difficult… Read More →
The big dinner is over and all the platters are coming back to the kitchen. Instead of wrapping up the leftovers and placing in the freezer, you can repurpose them into an easy pot pie. The sauce can be made ahead and kept in the ‘fridge until you are ready… Read More →
Thanksgiving is upon us. If you haven’t started cooking you will be very soon. Generally people don’t think about leftovers until they become just that: left over. If you are anything like me, you always have something left from a big dinner. Platters come back to the kitchen sometimes with… Read More →
Though these past few years have turned me in to a more adventurous foodie, there’s one meal you just cannot touch – Thanksgiving. You just can’t improve on a classic. Thanksgiving is my absolute favorite foodie holiday, made even better by the fact that I don’t have to cook for… Read More →
The Captain’s Log: Giving Thanks, Bringing Beer Frost Monster on the loose! We’ve teased the coming of this imperial stout for months as it hibernated in the fermenter and in rum barrels, and it’s finally ready in time for the holidays. The barrel-aged Monster is available in 750 ml bottles… Read More →
Thanksgiving can be a landmine of a meal. Creative cooks who tinker too aggressively with classic recipes may find themselves at the head of a table of disgruntled diners. It’s hard to blame them. Thanksgiving is rooted strongly in culinary traditions. Now you go and add a layer of complexity… Read More →
Happy Monday all! Is everyone ready for a BIG food week, this week we have not one but two holidays coming up, hence Thanksgivukkah! I was chatting with a colleague of mine, who was telling me that the possibility of these two holidays coinciding again will be another 80, 000… Read More →
For many of the area’s farmers markets, this weekend is the end of the season. So if you want to grab some local squash, sweet potatoes or Brussels sprouts for Thanksgiving, now is the time. Here are the farmers markets that are open this weekend in Westchester and Rockland. Saturday Bronxville: 8:30-1… Read More →
Family friendly cocktails? Yes! After all, we want everyone to join into the holiday festivities—even those who don’t imbibe! Of course there are many was to adapt and create holiday cocktails so that there are both alcoholic and non-alcoholic versions. I was asked to do a pre-Thanksgiving Telemundo segment for… Read More →
Looking for a splashy dish for your next holiday meal without a lot of fuss? Look no further with this roasted carrot recipe. The big finish is making a pesto using the tops of the carrots. Look for fresh bright green tops and firm tapers. Click this link to watch my… Read More →
Get ready for the big day! Here is your one-stop resource for recipes, restaurants and shopping for the biggest food day of the year. Read all our stories below.
DECORATING A DOUBLE-CRUST PIE By The Culinary Institute of America The leaves are changing here at The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY, and few things say “fall” like the scent of a freshly baked pie. Whether it’s apple, pumpkin, or your own seasonal favorite, pie is one… Read More →
LoHud Wine of the Week 2010 Chateau Du Bois De La Salle Morgon ‘La Croix’: Much more powerful and complex than the typical Beaujolais thought of this time of year, this wine is elegant and passes along its deep expression of terroir from the region. Red cherry, raspberry, earth and… Read More →
Where the Beers Are It’s gray and damp, a chilly mist discouraging most outdoor activity. The formerly dazzling fall foliage has been reduced to a wet, messy nuisance. It’s not quite the holiday season, and the Giants and Jets don’t provide much of a reason to tune in. For many,... Read More →
Sage and I go ways back, even before we knew each other. We accidently bumped into each other … oh.. maybe 8 Thanksgivings ago and back then who knew that we would become winter buddies. It started on a somewhat unplannted note, when sage entered my life with many other… Read More →
Lets face it, for all of us who love cooking we want something on the table for everyone! Given that I am a compulsive cook, there is always something that works despite the fact today’s world has many and myriad eating preferences. However, along those lines, today’s recipe was specifically… Read More →
Nov. 19: “Crafting a Nation” at Alamo Drafthouse At 7 p.m. on November 19, the restaurant-meets-movie theater will screen “Crafting A Nation,” a film about breweries, small businesses and individuals that are growing because of the rise in the American craft beer movement. Afterwards pinch American Grill’s Cicerone James Tai… Read More →
This, my friends, is an interesting time of year…and we’ve all got a lot going on! Now, many of you have said to me that you’re looking for something different—a little taste of variety. And so, mis queridos amigos, I bring you a salsa-meets-salad option: the Garbanzo, Roasted Pepper, and… Read More →
