Sauced In New York Sometimes the food is in the sauce, sometimes we are
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LIVING IN A WHEAT-LESS WORLD
So much talk of Grandma (click here) led to a major hankering for her eggplant parmigiana. In my now wheat-defying life (click here), eggplant parmigiana has been absent since December of 2013. Waaaaay too long! I did find a local restaurant that offers gluten free options for many traditional Italian dishes. The problem is, you need to plan well in ... Read More » -
2012’s FAVORITE MENTAL SNAPSHOT
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FAVORITE AIRPORT BAR?
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FAVORITE AIRPORT BAR?
Vino Volo opened the door. You have to give them credit for that. Before Vino Volo, your best option when traveling by air was to find an airport restaurant, and hope they had more than J Lohr on the wine list. Which wasn’t often. So maybe a Bloody Mary or a rum drink was a better option. Even worse was ... Read More » -
RETURNING TO MY ROOTS
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FOR THE LOVE OF BIVALVES
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THERE’S A SALAD IN MY GLASS
I was really psyched to write this blog entry as a result of a freshly stocked bar and a garden that’s a-blooming, but then I read this parody of trendy menus and thought, err, maybe this an unnecessary entry into a world already saturated with cocktails infused with herbs and artisanally made bitters. Spoiler Alert: the cocktail I’m going to write about ... Read More » -
THE SWEET AND THE SPICY
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HOW DO YOU CHEERS?
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THE 12 WINES OF CHRISTMAS
As the holiday week nears, we prepare in our home to celebrate Christmas en masse, as only can be accomplished when the Cichello clan gathers. Seven kids in ten years, all now with life partners, thirteen grandchildren, four dogs, and a bun in the oven. We are massive numbers, and now that so many of the grandchildren are grown adults, we ... Read More » -
INNOVATIVE BRILLIANCE OR SHORT-SIGHTED PRESENTATION?
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OLD FAITHFUL
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THANKSGIVING WINNERS
Confession: I usually dislike Thanksgiving. I like gathering for the holiday, but it is not my favorite. Why don’t I like it? Here is the silly reason: its traditional foods are not my favorites. I like to like what I eat. It comes with growing up Italian, then marrying into Greek. Food matters, especially at a holiday table. The one year that ... Read More » -
A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS (FRENCH EDITION)
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THE LAZY BAKER
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“I’M TRYING TO GET MY SEXY BACK!”
No, not me. That was the response from my brother-in-law last month. We are in a Fitbit family group, and this guy is seriously kicking our butts every day and every week! I cheered him, and when I asked what he was doing, that was his response: “I’m trying to get my sexy back!” My son happened onto the conversation, ... Read More » -
UNFETTERED FEATHERED DEBAUCHERY
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THE WAY, MY WAY
