What is wrong with this picture? Absolutely nothing. It’s creamy. It’s cheesy. It’s topped with crispy speck and mushrooms. It’s love. Every “Upstate New Yorker” complains about the winter months. We don’t get inches of snow; we get feet. We don’t have blustery winds; we have lake-effect. Jack Frost doesn’t nip at your nose; he [...]
There’s nothing quite like the smell of homemade pomodoro sauce permeating every corner of your house on a cold winter’s night. It’s simple and intoxicating. Shallots, Garlic, Olive Oil, Thyme, Bay Leaf, Tomatoes, Red Wine…Love is in the air and it will make you swoon. I swear, make this for your special someone tonight and [...]
The more immersed in the culinary world I become, the more eager I am to one day own a farm. Perhaps it will be a small farm where I can harvest fresh eggs each morning, or a larger operation that ties to a restaurant reminiscent of Dan Barber’s Blue Hill at Stone Barns. To respect [...]
Over the past few months, I’ve become quite fond of the Hudson Valley. I have been captivated by the beauty of the land, classes at the CIA, weekly expeditions to the Rhinebeck Farmer’s Market and multiple trips to Millbrook to visit one of my favorite cafes: Wild Hive Farm. The Hudson Valley is my kind [...]
I secretly wish that I lived in France. I’m obsessed with the language (albeit I don’t know very much…that’s what I get for taking Latin in high school) and the culture. Plus, I’ve been known to swoon over French breads, cheeses and wines. I suppose I have a romantic view of the French culture and [...]
Yesterday was a stereotypical “Wednesday”. I now 100% understand why Wednesday is called “Over the Hump Day”. I wasn’t quite sure if I was going to make it through the day, however; I knew at 5pm I would be over half way through the week, and the rest would be a breeze. The end of [...]
Life is beautiful. Sure, it can be scary, crazy and sad at times, but for the most part it is very beautiful. I can’t help feeling a bit sentimental writing this post. My road to the Culinary Institute of America has been a wild journey. I’m OVER-THE-TOP excited to be starting my culinary career (THIS [...]
Hello weekend . Last night, my dad made frozen margaritas for “cocktail hour”. I can’t even remember the last time I had a margarita…I MISS THEM! Paired with crackers and cheese, I was a happy girl. I love him so much! Not only did my dad prepare cocktail hour, he also manned the grill! For [...]
The Finger Lakes Wine Country Rieslings ROCK! In fact, the wines are so unique that when planning a Riesling dinner, I let the wines guide my menu selection. Of the three wines I was serving, the Atwater Estate 2010 Riesling was the most intriguing to me. I’ve only had the opportunity to sample a few [...]
Tonight the Finger Lakes Wine Country, hosted a “Riesling Hour” for wine lovers across the nation. I now have a few “must tries”, and feel extremely proud to live near an area that is dedicated to producing the best wine our land can offer and food to pair. The Finger Lakes Region is…enchanting. I can’t [...]
