Every year that we I have attended the Boston Wine Expo, I have found different items that are new and pleasing to my palate. In previous years, there have been the baked goods of Sweet Santangelo's, Farnum Hill Hard Cider, and Tillen Farms pickled vegetables. This year the fine tradition of flavorful delights continued.
My favorite food discovery at this year's Expo was To Die For Dips. These wonderfully delicious dips created by Margaret Hammill were my favorite snack at the show. With a plethora of options from cheese to chocolate to Alaskan pasta salad, the choice should
Little Pub, Ridgefield, CT
by TT January 26th, 2011 | Regional Best
Earlier this month, Think Tasty readers had the opportunity to choose the best restaurant in the Northeast region. With ten terrific restaurants on our list, picking the best was a difficult decision. Voting was constant, with readers adding their votes and leaving comments raving about their restaurants until the end. When voting was done, the restaurant that earned the most votes was Little Pub.
I spoke with the owner of Little Pub to learn a little more about this winning restaurant.
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I spoke with the owner of Little Pub to learn a little more about this winning restaurant.
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Creamy (Yet Lowfat) Carrot Soup
by TT January 24th, 2011 | Healthy Cooking, Recipes, Soups & Stews
While I am not a vegetarian, I find many all-vegetable dishes to be exciting. I do enjoy lamb shanks and braised beef short ribs, but I also enjoy Moroccan vegetable stew equally as much. Now that one of our daughters has decided to give vegetarianism a try, I have even more reason to add new creative all-veggie dishes to our menu.
Although our daughter has seemed to enjoy her three month stint of being meat-free, I think sometimes I am more excited for these new creations. A few weeks ago I made veggiepalooza, a simple stirfry of a multitude of vegetables
Although our daughter has seemed to enjoy her three month stint of being meat-free, I think sometimes I am more excited for these new creations. A few weeks ago I made veggiepalooza, a simple stirfry of a multitude of vegetables
Vanilla Coffee
by TT January 21st, 2011 | Simple Solutions
Today's simple solution is a little different than usual. This recipe involves no cooking; in fact, it isn't even a recipe. However, it is a kitchen hint that I think is worthy of sharing with my fellow coffee lovers.
Working from my home office, I consume at least four cups of coffee during the morning. If it's a particularly cold day, such as today, I might make a second pot late in the afternoon. I like my coffee to be strong, preferably a dark roast of some sort, and I like it to be piping hot.
Sometimes I enjoy flavored coffees, but
Working from my home office, I consume at least four cups of coffee during the morning. If it's a particularly cold day, such as today, I might make a second pot late in the afternoon. I like my coffee to be strong, preferably a dark roast of some sort, and I like it to be piping hot.
Sometimes I enjoy flavored coffees, but
Boston Wine Expo 2011
by TT January 19th, 2011 | Wine News
If you enjoy wine, then you may be aware that the Boston Wine Expo will be held this weekend, January 22 and 23, at the Seaport World Trade Center. With 300 international wineries providing samples of their wines, it is a not-to-be-missed event.
What you may not know is that the Expo has fabulous offerings for foodies as well. During the Grand Tastings, fifteen celebrity chefs will display their talents on two different stages. Not only do attendees have the opportunity to watch the culinary talents of these chefs, but they also receive samples and recipes for these amazing dishes.
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What you may not know is that the Expo has fabulous offerings for foodies as well. During the Grand Tastings, fifteen celebrity chefs will display their talents on two different stages. Not only do attendees have the opportunity to watch the culinary talents of these chefs, but they also receive samples and recipes for these amazing dishes.
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