Peppy papayas are straight up beauty! Even though summer is winding down this fruit is here to stay for a wee bit longer. But, what I do love about them is their versatility. Such as those papaya “peppercorns” which are great for pickling! You have a papaya and don’t know what to do? (I feel…
MAINE: Dump of the photos . The iPhone polaroid way. When traveling you can do 3 of 2 things. Prior Research for best things to eat & do, adventure spontaneously OR a bit of both… which we did. Maine is also known for a few things: wild blueberries, lobster, bagels, and whoopee pies; didn’t miss…
I feel like summer is in its prime. Maybe that’s because I’m slipping away for a couple days to savor summer before it crisps into fall. New England is probably my favorite region of the country and I’m gravitating towards it just as I write! I never thought of watermelon like this before but I…
Patti LaBelle makes everyone feel holiday love. What a special time spent shooting “Patti LaBelle’s Holiday Party” this year. I hope you get to watch her made some of her favorite holiday meal pieces this week on TV One. A few burnt cookies, balancing liquid filled carafes on loaded sheet trays, and frizzy hair later…
I spent the weekend in Birmingham, Alabama with my boss Rochelle Brown and what a great time we had! I could not have been more excited to accompany her at the International Association of Culinary Professionals. And, more so because she was leading a panel! A discussion about staring your own cooking content platform with…
AM pasta demos should get anyone out of bed. Right?! A few weeks ago I visited my old stomping grounds where instead of Chef calling out “demo!” I guess it was me?! My culinary education began at BOCES / career technical institute when I was a junior in Highschool. I left my friends each day…
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…
Is it summer yet?! Let’s think about all of the things that make summer just FAB. Nostalgic summery things that make me say… yep here’s that summer feeling. -yellow pear tomatoes right from the vine. there is nothing like it, I swear! I pop tomatoes like candy during the summer. If you have an overhaul…
Hamantashen are roaring these days. The dense hat shaped cookie filled with jam has become one of my favorite ways to cookie. Should I hate to say it… but Oreos are number one and I eat plenty of them. PLENTY. So today I want to recognize this special cookie for the upcoming Jewish holiday called…
(my guy with his guys) I’’ve been wondering if Montreal has a monkier; Like NYC is known as the big apple, Charlotte as Queen City and NOLA as The Big Easy. Correct me if I’m wrong, but apparently Sin City takes shape for this not- so scandalous city. It’s old and new; food-filled, coffee soaked,…
Come indulge at mio piccolo Ciao Caffè Popup
ENJOY: Extruded dried pasta for sale | Italian bakes | espresso drinks
WHEN: Saturday april 11th, from 11 am-4 pm at Anthropologie, Hoboken
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