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.
Pastosa Pizza
Yum…. After a rainy afternoon touring Staten Island pizza spots, Frank introduced me to his favorite specialty Italian food store, Pastosa’s Ravioli—a third generation owned family business. Starting out 40 years ago in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, Anthony G. Ajello saw the gap in the market for ravioli made with high quality cheeses and other ingredients. Now the family has 11 stores across the tri-state area selling olives, sauces, smoked meats, cheeses as well as other Italian imports.
