Okay, not my best effort, in terms of presentation. Kind of reminds me of the mishaps pictured on Cake Wreck, a blog that shows what happens “When professional cakes go horribly, hilariously wrong.” But this sort-of chicken divan I made a while back, when I had leftover store bought rotisserie chicken to use up, was delicious. … Continue reading
Posted in February 2009 …
Are you ready for OTBN?
I love Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher’s wine columns in the Wall Street Journal. The couple is about as unpretentious as wine experts (or anyone for that matter) can be, always encouraging you to try new things, and not to be afraid to like something that may not be in fashion right now. And they are … Continue reading
A visit to Margaret Kuo’s
On a recent Sunday afternoon my friends, cookbook author Angela Chang and her husband Humphrey, took me to a very nice lunch at Margaret Kuo’s in Wayne, PA. I had been here a few years previously, when Martin Yan hosted a special The Book & The Cook dinner event. The dynamic Ms. Kuo also owns three … Continue reading
Mexico Bound
My foodie colleague, Rugh Alegria, who lived in Princeton for many years, is having too much fun without me in Mexico! She lives in Mexico City’s trendy Condesa neighborhood, the base for her culinary tour and cooking school business, Mexico Soul and Essence. Her blog, Alegria in Mexico, was recently named the top Mexican food blog by … Continue reading
Where Venice and New Orleans Collide
Jim Weaver couldn’t have put it better, when he described his upcoming Carnevale Celebration at Tre Bar as a collision of Venice and New Orleans. His culinary focus is Italian, but he appreciates the flavorful cuisine of the The Big Easy too, so the two worlds shall collide in the tastiest of ways, as he … Continue reading
How Brave is This?
You have to be pretty nervy to launch a new food magazine in this economy. But that is just what Cutty Parker Media has done. I noticed the premier issue of FOOD magazine in CVS recently, with Mario Batali’s mug on the cover, and of course had to give it a try. According to the … Continue reading
Rocky Hill High
First it was Restaurant One53. Now we also have the Rocky Hill Inn Eatery & Tavern. It’s great to have two nice restaurants in Rocky Hill, close to me. I’ve had many good meals at One53 (they also own the popular Lucy’s Ravioli Kitchen), which is currently offering a $25 prix fixe menu Monday-Wednesday, with a … Continue reading
Choco Deal
A brief trip after work to Whole Foods. I sailed right through produce, past cheese and coffee, and then rounded the corner to find a couple of chocolate tastings in progress near bulk foods. Screech! Chocolove bars are on sale, 2 for $4. Dark Chocolate with goodies like orange peel, ginger, and raspberries. I love the ones with cherries, … Continue reading
Hearts on Fire – Valentine gift ideas
(And how gorgeous is this quilt, a gift from my talented friend Leland Burnham? Very! It is named “Temptation,” and looks good enought to eat!) Now, for Valentine’s Day, or for a treat to enjoy later on, how about trying one of these: Dinner at Brother’s Moon in Hopewell, and/or a gift of cooking classes … Continue reading
JAVA@WEC
Java addicts – er, make that “fans” – are invited to attend a Coffee Basics workshop with Roastmaster Jon March from Small World Roasters this Sunday (February 8, 1:00-2:00pm) at the Whole Earth Center. Join him in the WEC café as he discusses proper cultivation, roasting, and brewing of premium coffee. He will then lead attendees … Continue reading
NJ SPICE 