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PIN IT See Recipe The Feast of the Seven Fishes begins here. And maybe it’s not celebrated directly in Italy, but our Italian American heritage brings it in! Christmas eve is always done up in our home year after year and we celebrate with fish done up every which way, twirls and spoonfuls of pasta,…
Fried Ricotta Stuffed Squash Blossoms
Squash blossoms remind me of Grandma Zani. She used to stuff them like she stuffed her ravioli. I’ve only ever eaten them a handful of times, and it’s been a while, but I almost remember exactly the savory, breadcrumb-cheesy filling. Breadcrumbs are key. You would think I’d ask her why, but instead, we always assumed…
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Killing it with Cocktails!
PIN IT Alcohol has a history all its own. From cocktails like the Cosmopolitan, to aperitifs like brandy and liqueurs like Fernet Branca, alcohol has been known to soothe the soul and warm the heart. The word “cocktail” has many derivatives. An article in Saveur magazine mentions that the word originated in the Hudson Valley…
PowerHouse Productions Nominated for a James Beard Award!
Grateful and honored is an understatement! REPOST FROM @powerhouseproductionstv This week Powerhouse Productions made history! We were nominated for a James Beard Award! (That’s a really big deal!). Along with our partners the Marcus Samulesson Group and @karlitz_cowe made history and produced a show for ABC 7 NY called “EatUp New York” hosted by @marcuscooks…