I’ve been meaning to get back to this topic, continuing from my March 5 post. Chez Alice Catering Company owner Kelly Hamdan had talked to me about wedding trends at her recent open house, and I wanted to give you a summary. Green weddings (and other types of events) are in. Couples want to honor the environment, whether … Continue reading
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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
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
Cole Slaw for a Hot Day
Fathers Day at my brother and sister-in-law’s home. They are two of the finest home cooks I know, keepers of the culinary flame for family holidays. Our dinner today of Italian sausage with onions and orange and red peppers was no exception, right down to the gorgeous fruit salad with cinnamon-yogurt topping we had for dessert. … Continue reading
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