Monthly Archives: February 2012

Quinoa & Shiitakes: A Match Made In An Envelope

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Goldie

An Elegant Vegetarian Feast: I was recipe testing a ‘No Pot Meal’ for LearnVest.com a couple of nights ago. The concept: healthy, quick, and tasty meals with minimal cleanup. I focused on Fish en Papillote because it has always been a … Continue reading →

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Do You Have A New World or Old World Wine Palate?

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Goldie

Big & Cuddly or Lean & Elegant? The good news: Not only have you been enjoying wine lately, it’s actually good FOR you! The bad news: You can’t describe what you like about wine and all of the terminology is … Continue reading →

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Ricotta Recipe: With A Warning

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Goldie

Fresh Ricotta is addictively delicious. It’s so good that once you taste the warm, tender curds, you’ll not be able to enjoy the commercial version again. You even get an additional bonus when you make your own cheese: the whey! … Continue reading →

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Prix Fixe Trickery

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Goldie

A follow up to the Valentine’s Day post: a quick peak into a current concept that’s been popping up with Prix Fixe menus. These coursed meals are a fantastic foodie opportunity to experience different dishes with budgetary confidence. After all, … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day: Don’t Be A Dummy

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Goldie

Back in the days of my restaurant, Goldie’s by the Bridge, we used to brand some holidays as “dummies’ day-out”. Valentine’s Day was the queen of them all. These are occasions when people who don’t usually dine out, do. These … Continue reading →

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