Small Bites

If you’ve been missing out on the wood-fired pizza coming out of chef David DiBari’s food truck because you haven’t been able to make it to farmers markets and festivals, you’re in luck. He’s settling down. DiBari, the chef-owner of The Cookery in Dobbs Ferry and DoughNation, the truck, is... Read More →

LoHud Wine of the Week Juan Gil Honoro Vera Organic Monastrell 2011: Dramatic and dark-fruited, with robustness, herbaceousness, and savory tannins integrated within a sweet, ripe framework. Full-bodied and satisfyingly long. Region: Jumilla, Spain. Price: $7.19. Goes with: Steaks, burgers, pizza. Why I chose it: Here is proof that solidly-made,... Read More →

 It has been a fun weekend, it seems like nature is alive, and singing around us, inviting us to join in its catchy and seductive melody. In keeping with its tune, I have a whole spice that I frequently use in my kitchen for stir-frying and with all the greens... Read More →

As we know, fiddleheads are one of the early harbingers of spring in New York. I had learnt to love them for their seasonal quality and enjoy them in pasta. Imagine my surprise when my friend Swapna informed me that fiddlehead ferns are also traditional in Eastern India and savored... Read More →

Happy Mother’s Day Weekend! If you’re scrambling to put together plans for the mom in your life, here are nine places for Mother’s Day Brunch and 20 creative pancake toppings. My mother’s day plans involve sleeping in and then later cooking dinner in a child-free kitchen. While I appreciate my... Read More →

I went to the Golden Knives Challenge on Thursday evening, and wow! What a great evening. I mean, what could be bad about a six-course tasting menu prepared by chef Eric Korn of Good Life Gourmet in Irvington and Sean Corcoran of Peekskill Brewery! Eric’s Beet Salad Golden Knives is... Read More →

Michael LaMothe did not set out to be a craft brewer, but he is ready to open Broken Bow Brewery in Tuckahoe in early summer. Recently I had the pleasure of meeting Michael LaMothe and his parents and sister, who have all signed on to his venture. They gave me... Read More →

Well, my friends, unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, haven’t read the newspaper, watched television, checked Facebook, or walked into a holiday-driven locale, you know that Mother’s Day here in the US is on Sunday. Actually, in many countries of Latin America, El Día de la Madre is celebrated... Read More →

LoHud Wine of the Week Francois Pinon Vouvray Les Trois Argiles 2010: All the great aspects of Chenin Blanc are in here: Subtly sweet fragrances of lanolin, quince, and almond oil; Dense flavors of pineapple, herbs and wet stone. Region: Loire Valley. Price: $15.97. Goes with: Shellfish (particularly shrimp and... Read More →

Round two of the Golden Knives Challenge pitted co-Chefs Diane Forley and Michael Otsuka (Flourish Baking Company, Scarsdale) against the Indian flavors of Chef Navjot Arora (Chutney Masala, Irvington). The evening started out similar to the first; Chef Eric Korn’s crew of amazing waitstaff was busily serving the last course... Read More →

I’ve been on a little hiatus recently. As some of you may know from my bio, I’m not a professional chef or food writer- I’m a nurse practitioner. I do full-time work, and like many of you out there, sometimes I get stressed to the max. And despite the fact... Read More →

Frosting cupcakes to look like flowers—such as CIA Dianne Chef Rossomando’s sunflowers, zinnias, and chrysanthemums—is easy when you use a pastry bag and a special “leaf” piping tip that you can find at most kitchen and craft stores. To create a two-tone effect that mimics the looks of flowers in... Read More →

Spring has arrived, with the glorious gifts of daffodils, tulips, irises, and hyacinths. Chef Dianne Rossomando of The Culinary Institute of America has a great suggestion for celebrating spring and summer— frosting cupcakes to look like flowers can create a beautiful “bouquet.” Bring all the wonderful colors of the garden... Read More →

Last night, Chefs Alex Sze (Juniper, Hastings-on-Hudson) and Carl Van Dekker (The Village Dog, Tarrytown) kicked off the first evening of the Golden Knives Challenge at The Lodge at Hudson Harbor. The Lodge was a beautiful backdrop to the make-shift dining room created in the main hall; the all-natural ambiance... Read More →

When Jewel of Himalaya opened last year in Yorktown Heights, adventurous diners like Marcia Glantz were eager to try a cuisine that broke from the same-old pizza or pub fare. She put herself in the hands of owner Nuru Sherpa on her very first visit. She says she told Sherpa... Read More →

This is a perfect way to repurpose your leftover rice, making it into a delicious and tasty brunch dish using asparagus and egg. To read my story about asparagus click on this link. Print Asparagus, Black Rice and Poached Egg: Seasonal Chef Recipe Prep Time: 5 minutesCook Time: 15 minutesTotal Time:... Read More →