December 2010
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Party Perfect
A signature drink (or two) gives a party sizzle, acts as a conversation starter and eases bar set-up. Here, Sour Cherry Gin and Sake Martinis are garnished with spicy homemade marshmallow and Bing cherries. Strawberry nectar waits for a pop of bubbly. Photo retouched by 3 Photographers.
With New Year’s Eve just a day away, I find myself, once again, scrambling for ideas for an...
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So Nice I Posted Twice - Sicilian Feast of the...
Arancini with Spicy Crab Marinara. Photo: Paul Giannini
Last year, I created a modern Italian small plates menu to celebrate the Italian Christmas Eve tradition, The Feast of the Seven Fish. I liked the menu so much, I thought I’d repost and add some more recipes. Enjoy and happy holidays to you and yours!!
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A Christmas Bark That's Good For A Bite
Salted Chocolate Bark with Macadamia Nut Brittle. Photo: Bruce Winland.
This holiday season seemed to creep up on me before I even had a chance to put away my Halloween decorations. The tree is up but the Christmas cards are still neatly stored in a box and the presents are just a thought. With one week left, there’s not a lot of time to sample new menus and spend hours in the kitchen...
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Mofungo... please!
Mofungo Rellenos Mixto, a delicious Puerto Rican dish (here stuffed with mixed seafood), from Seasons Restaurant in Rincon, PR. Photo: Bruce Winland.
It’s that time of year again. Christmas trees on every street corner, holiday decorations and tourists everywhere you look. Visions of dancing sugar plums and all that glitters. You’d think I’d be chomping at the bit to...