Category Archives: Recipes
December 16, 2015 The Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap
This year was the 5th annual Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap. Here’s how it worked – you had to have a food blog and sign up for the cookie swap. You make 3 dozen cookies and send a dozen to 3 bloggers. In return, 3 bloggers will send you a dozen cookies – so you end […]
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November 8, 2015 An Untraditional Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving – it’s all about eating until you can’t move, naps and football. But what if you want to shake things up? Here are few ideas if you are looking to go the untraditional route: If you decide you don’t want to cook this year, there are plenty of restaurants that are willing to do the […]
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September 14, 2015 Pantry
I know you have seen the hype over those new meal delivery companies like Blue Apron, Purple Carrot (vegan), Plated and Hello Fresh. Well Pantry just opened in Washington Square about a month ago and like the companies I mentioned before, they offer complete meals – ingredients and step by step recipe cards, but you […]
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March 13, 2015 Backyard Farms Tomato Talk and Tasting
I was recently invited to a Backyard Farms “Tomato Talk and Tasting” event. You’ve probably seen Backyard Farms tomatoes in the grocery store, they come those cute boxes with the white picket fences. Tim Cunniff, EVP at Backyard Farms, was on site to talk all things tomato. First up, the Somerset Pinks. Don’t be fooled […]
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January 2, 2014 It’s All About the Guest
“I’ve eaten a lot of sophisticated food in my time, but I still love a good hot dog.” That’s how the book starts, in chapter 1, appropriately named “Passion”. Steve DiFillippo’s new book, It’s All About the Guest: Exceeding Expectations in Business and in Life the Davio’s Way, is a page turner. The book talks […]
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November 27, 2013 Last Minute Thanksgiving Ideas
Going somewhere tomorrow and at a loss at what to bring? My company just had it’s fist annual Thanksgiving potluck dinner and man do we have some talented people! Here are some of the things that they brought, and I can say with certainty that every single one of these dishes was delicious! Jill made […]
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November 26, 2013 Peanut Butter Covered Oreo Brownies
While I made these for Halloween and called them “Frankenstein Brownies”, you could make them any time of year. I mixed up a box brownie mix, following the directions on the box. I spooned just enough mix onto the baking cup to cover the bottom. Layer in an oreo, followed by peanut butter (I used […]
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October 29, 2012 Mummy Cupcakes
Making these cupcakes is a snap! I got the idea from Pinterest. Chocolate cupcakes made from a mix – follow directions on the box. The eyes came pre made, I bought them at target and then just used white icing to create the bandages. These are so easy to make and look super cute! I […]
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