First of all, even though my friends and I didn’t order the specials, they gave prices when they recited them. Bonus points! And there weren’t too many of them. More bonus points! We were celebrating our November birthdays a month late and Christmas a little early, so were out for a good time. Chambers Walk … Continue reading
Posted in December 2010 …
Slow Food Winter Farmers Markets
PAR-TAY!
So many things beckon to us during the holidays season, how will you choose? Rat’s has special holiday season happy hours – Now I ask you, where else can you find that Canadian speciality, poutine, around here?! (And of course they’re doing New Year’s Eve.) A Feast of the Seven Fishes dinner is being served at … Continue reading
Wings
I hadn’t thought of, much less made, buffalo wings for so long. But then I saw them on our Café menu at work. I had every intention of having them, but ended home sick that day. The thought wouldn’t leave me, however, so I bought some wings and made my own, using the recipe below. … Continue reading
Polenta
This is a little tribute to the annual Polenta Festa at Dorothea’s House in Princeton. That takes place later today, but I’m going to miss it (again!). My weekends are just so darned busy that by Sunday evening, I’m down to crunch time to get ready for the upcoming work week. My Italian mother is surely … Continue reading
Soul Soup
When I was sick over Thanksgiving weekend, my friend (and neighbor) Joan sent me an offer I couldn’t refuse: “How about lunch? I made my favorite red lentil soup – I can bring you a cup in a couple of minutes. Made with fresh ingredients, olive oil and fresh lemon. Just say yes. Okay?” SURE! I emailed … Continue reading
Bluefish
Speaking of McCaffrey’s (see previous post), when I was there a couple weeks ago, I saw bluefish at the fish counter and couldn’t resist bringing a piece home. Compared to other fish, bluefish is cheap, under $10 a pound. Some don’t care for its stronger flavor, but I love it. My father used to catch … Continue reading
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