Oakdale Grilled Cheese
On a recent trip to the west coast, my family took me on a road trip around the Sierra foothills region. On the recommendation of my Aunt’s friend – we stopped at the Oakdale Cheese Factory for a$2.99 Grilled Gouda Cheese sandwich and it was everything she promised it would be- gooey and delicious! » Continue Reading…
Squid and Kale
This is a dish inspired by a Mark Bittman recipe that we read in the NY Times. Depending on what’s in season, or in the cupboard or fridge, improvisation can be great way to improve your cooking skills. Mark Bittman’s recipe has more of an Asian influence with his use of spicy peppers and soy sauce, where ours has an Italian flare with the addition of breadcrumbs and pasta.
by Greg Singer
At some point last month, I was sharpening my knives and realized that my trusty 8 inch chefs knife was really in rough shape. The edge was chipped beyond hope of repair and the blade was warped, slightly enough that Sarah didn’t see it but I could tell. So I started thinking about that knife and how long I had owned it. I’m pretty sure it is a mid-range Chicago Cutlery knife that I bought in 1997! It was time for a new knife.
Salmon
Flushing Queens is a huge melting pot of cultures and has a multitude of groceries to suit everyone – especially those who have an eye for produce and are on a budget. On a recent trip to the neighborhood, our friends Harry and Becka picked up a huge piece of really fresh salmon as well as spinach, mushroom and garlic shoots from one of the Chinese markets. Here is a good list of places to visit in Flushing. » Continue Reading…
Yummy Mac and Cheese
For my friend Nate’s 31st birthday this year instead of having everyone spend money at one of the many bars in the city, he had everyone over to his home for an evening of great food to raise money for bk farmyards — a Brooklyn based decentralized farming network with a mission is to teach communities how to grow sustainable produce and eat healthy. » Continue Reading…
s'mores
What better way to spend a cold winter weekend than in the Berkshires with friends, good food and great times. Relaxing by the fire with a glass of wine and a competitive game Apples to Apples and s’mores! » Continue Reading…