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Italian Culinary Experience with Zonin USA and Circo

Travel

Delectable Italian wines paired with tantalizing foods. Does it get any better than that? Last night, I was invited to a food and wine pairing event called the Italian Culinary Experience, which was hosted by Italian wine producer Casa Vinicola Zonin in collaboration with restaurateur Mauro Maccioni of the Le […]

Diner en Blanc 2013: NYC Bryant Park

Travel

Last week, I had one of the most unique dining experiences in the middle of New York City!  James was picked to be one of the table leaders for Diner en Blanc, a pop-up invitation-only picnic that received a ton of buzz in past years since its inception.  I got […]

Roasted Beets with Feta Cheese and Hazelnuts

Salads, Side Dishes

I am a bit obsessed with seasonal fruits and vegetables, and seasonal things, in general.  James and I had some friends over for dinner one evening (ahem…two months ago, which tells you a bit about my procrastination skills…) and we served this beet salad with roasted chicken.  At first I […]

Lemon Poppyseed Yogurt Muffins

Breakfast and Brunch Dishes

I’ve been searching for a yogurt muffin recipe that I can make a batch of, freeze, and pop in the microwave for breakfast on the go.  All of the ones I’ve tried have been either too sweet or too dry, or worst yet, both too sweet and dry.  After tweaking […]

Beer Braised Barbecue Pulled Pork

Main Dishes

It’s the Fourth of July tomorrow and I thought I’d share a delicious, fool-proof recipe that is perfect for a barbecue or picnic, or a potluck any time of the year! There is nothing like a barbecue dish that makes you think of summer.  Braising makes practically anything delectable, and […]