Be Calorie Wise for Popular Take-Outs You may be doing more take-outs than usual during these times. Knowing the calorie counts of the food you order is one way to manage [...] February 14, 2021
Wine Selections – Raise a Glass to Celebrate Love Valentine’s Day weekend is upon us. You may be looking for a wine to pair with a special meal, give as a gift, or to raise a glass in a [...] February 11, 2021
Dine Like Inspector Montalbano with Pasta ‘Ncasciata If you are a fan of Inspector Montalbano (read our review), then you know the Sicilian detective likes to eat. One of his favorite dishes, [...] December 13, 2020
Spirits for Gifting and Celebrating The holiday season will be elevated when you indulge in fine spirits, liqueurs, and have opportunities to mix up a creative cocktail. [...] December 5, 2020
Do You Know CHEESE? Whether you are preparing a sandwich, creating a charcuterie platter, or making your favorite recipe, it’s great to know a little more [...] November 28, 2020
Survival of a Neighborhood Restaurant: The Beach Café At fifty years old, the venerable Beach Café (70th Street and Second Avenue) is one of many local restaurants coping with an ever [...] August 25, 2020
Quarantine Cooking: Hummus! In my opinion, hummus is the perfect dip. It’s nutritious, filling, and compatible with most dip-able foods. (Guacamole comes close, but [...] August 21, 2020
Kitchen Shortcuts Make Life Easier Many of us are spending more time cooking and serving meals. There are some time savers that can help with everyday food [...] August 5, 2020